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1: The Toio floor lamp, by Flos
A 1962 creation by Italian designers and brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, this lamp is industrial chic at its streamlined best. The use of a car headlamp as the source of illumination and elements like exposed cables make this a rough-hewn classic. From $2,210, from Space.
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2: The Bourgie lamp, by Kartell
Created by Italian designer Ferruccio Laviani in 2004, this baroque-inspired piece comes in transparent polycarbonate, giving it a playful post-modern vibe. From $535, from Space. |
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3: The Snoopy table lamp, by Flos
The Castiglioni brothers created this piece in 1967 and the enamelled metal shade is modelled after the nose of Snoopy the cartoon canine. The levity in their aesthetic is a Castiglioni trademark. Achille once quipped: "I see around me a professional disease of taking everything too seriously." From $1,940, from Space.
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4: The Zettel'z 6 chandelier, by Ingo Maurer
The lamps created by German designer Ingo Maurer - and manufactured by his eponymous company - are known for theprising slender metal rods to which slips of paper can be attached with paper clips, is no exception. From $2,070, from Space. |
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5: The Arco floor lamp, by Flos
Another classic design from the Castiglioni brothers, this 1962 creation is known for its hefty Italian Carrera marble base and an arched satin-finished stainless steel stem. A floor lamp that gives illumination from above like a ceiling lamp, the design was inspired by street lamps and remains very popular. From $2,350, from Space.
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6: The Cadmo, by Artemide
Created by Cairo-born designer Karim Rashid in 2007 for Italian lighting company Artemide, this stark floor lamp consists of gently curved steel panels and blown-glass screens, which give the halogen light source a diffused glow. From $3,113, from Million Lighting Company.
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7: The Spiral lamp, by Verpan
Created by Danish designer Verner Panton in 1969, this lamp's twisted plastic parts move with the breeze, creating a dynamic reflection of light. Originally meant as a fun light for a dance floor-type space, it is now often used as a functional source of illumination. From $3,531, from Xtra.
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8: The InOut, by Metalarte
Designed in 2006 by Ramon Ubeda and Otto Canalda for Metalarte, this translucent polyethylene juggernaut is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The tallest version measures 2.15m, making this one of the largest lamps out there. From $3,171, from Million Lighting Company. |
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9: The Taaac, by Penta
Introduced by this Italian brand last year in 2009, this striking floor lamp is created by Italian designer Umberto Asnago to be placed in a dining area or by the sofa for soft illumination. From $6,560, from Million Lighting Company.
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10: The Taraxacum Cocoon, by Flos
Created in 1960 by the Castiglioni brothers, this lamp made use of a then-new self-skinning spray-on plastic that was first developed in the United States for military purposes. The fact that it looks as if aliens are about to burst out any second adds a nice dash of suspense. From $4,250, from Space. |
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11: The Tripode, by Santa & Cole
Created by this Spanish company in 1997, this towering floor lamp with a large shade is perched playfully on a tripod base. Its success inspired a table lamp of the same design in 2002. From $1,656, from Million Lighting Company.
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12: The Taraxacum, by Flos
Achille Castiglioni returned to the taraxacum motif in 1988 with this piece (taraxacum is the scientific name for a category of flowering plants that includes the dandelion). Sixty clear light bulbs are attached to 20 aluminium triangles, resulting in a creation that looks like a soap bubble blossom set ablaze. From $7,440, from Space. |
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13: The Twiggy, by Foscarini
Created by French designer Marc Sadler in 2006 for Italian brand Foscarini, this floor lamp's bright chromatic finish and slender arc add a cheerful vibe to any room. Its large flat base can also fit underneath furniture. From $3,648.70, from Xtra.
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14: The Panthella table lamp, by Louis Poulsen
Created by Verner Panton in 1971, this lamp is known for its milky-white acrylic surfaces, which allow both the base as well as the shade to reflect light for a warm, diffused glow. The precise curves of the design also make it strikingly mushroom-like. From $990, from Space.
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15: The PH Artichoke hanging lamp, by Louis Poulsen
The PH series of lamps, named after Danish creator Poul Henningsen, was introduced in the 1920s. In 1957, Henningsen split the original concentric tiers into separate leaf-like components arranged like the lobes of an artichoke for the still-popular Artichoke lamp. From $17,750, from Space.
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16: The Leaf lamp, by Herman Miller
Launched in 2006, this eco-friendly LED light by Swiss-born designer Yves Behar for this American furniture manufacturer is more energy-efficient than a comparable fluorescent light. Its sculptural aluminium form looks fabulous too. The Museum of Modern Art in New York certainly thinks so - this lamp is in its permanent collection. From $689, from Xtra.
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17: The Miss K table lamp, by Flos
Created by French designer Philippe Starck for legendary Italian lighting company Flos in 2003, the seemingly opaque polycarbonate shade turns translucent when the lamp is switched on, revealing the lamp's inner diffuser. From $530, from Space.
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18: The Josephine Queen 9.6.3 chandelier, by Metalarte
Spanish designer Jaime Hayon created this series in 2007 for Spanish brand Metalarte, updating an ornate baroque form with contemporary materials like ceramic finished with modern platinum. The result is luxe with attitude. From $51,154, from Million Lighting Company.
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19: The AJ table lamp, by Louis Poulsen
Created in 1957 by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen, this piece has a visor-like lampshade that allows the light to be focused precisely in one area. From $1,050, from Space.
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20: The Wire table lamp, by Verpan
Designed in 1972 by Verner Panton, this playful creation has a cylindrical wire framework topped by a plastic shade, giving it the look of a giant lightbulb - yet another example of the Danish designer's quirky sensibilities. From $2,749.90, from Xtra. |
