Gräshoppa lamp, designed by Greta Grossman for Gubi
When renovate the living room do not forget to select the adequate lighting, especially if we are going to use it to read regularly. In the living room area, classic floor models continue to be chosen, with large fabric screens, in white glass or with lighting directed at the ceiling complemented by an adjustable spotlight. A version that is gaining more and more followers is the retro-industrial-style lamp, which adapts easily to any environment and fits equally on one side of the sofa, near the dining table or next to the armchair.
Una iconic piece It is the Gräshoppa model that Greta Grossman designed in 1947, and sold by the Danish firm Gubi. It includes a tubular steel tripod, conical aluminum screen whose shape prevents glare and a flexible arm to direct the light. Painted in powder, until now it was produced in dark or strong colors, in the style of the 50-70s; but this year its white version has been presented, much more versatile, elegant and closer to the Scandinavian idiosyncrasy of the company.
Kelvin Led F floor lamp, design by Antonio Citterio for Flos
For those who have come to terms with the eminent demise of incandescent bulbs but don't want to give up warm, nuanced light for reading, there are several floor lamp options with LED lighting, like the Kelvin F model that Flos and Antonio Citterio created last year, with a short, mid-rise line, with a marked high tech aesthetic and latest-generation materials:
Adjustable head in die-cast aluminum, diffuser made of injection-molded PC, counterweight in cataphoresis painted iron and on / off technology Adjustable soft touch on 3 levels. Includes plug-in power supply and numerous mini led bulbs of 8 W each.
Mate outdoor lamp proposed by Metalarte
But what do we do if we like it? read on the terrace, the porch or the patio? Removing the lamp from the living room can be risky because most do not have the appropriate IP rating or recommended finishes for outdoor use. The designer Geert Koster has sought a solution together with the firm Metalarte: The Mate lamp breaks the boundaries between indoor and outdoor models; It looks like a common fixture, but the handle and the cable reel are made of painted zamak cast iron, the diffuser is made of rotomolded polyethylene and includes a silicone button. Its format manages to create an enveloping atmosphere and offer diaphanous light.
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Sources - Gubi, Flos, Omah blog