Some objects transcend fashion and establish themselves as true aesthetic landmarks.
Discover the 5 iconic lighting fixtures that continue to fascinate collectors and discerning enthusiasts.
With its soft, nomadic silhouette, Louis Poulsen’s Rumee reinvents the cordless lamp in a poetic and contemporary spirit.
Designed by Gabriel Tan, it celebrates the beauty of natural forms with a sculptural and soothing presence.
Its three-intensity light, diffuse and enveloping, accompanies everyday moments with intuitive elegance. Easy to move, discreet and warm, Rumee stands out as that little luminous companion that transforms every corner of the home into a calm and welcoming space.
Designed in 1962 by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, the Taccia table lamp is one of the icons of Italian design.
Inspired by a projector turned into a domestic object, it combines a ribbed aluminum base with a large blown-glass diffuser, topped with a reflective disk. This ingenious construction diffuses soft, indirect, directional light.
A true symbol of success and avant-garde, Taccia transcends time, between industrial spirit and timeless elegance.
An absolute symbol of Italian design, the Pipistrello lamp was born in 1965 from the visionary pen of Gae Aulenti.
Conceived as a hybrid object between sculpture and lighting fixture, it fascinates with its adjustable telescopic base and shade whose undulations recall the spread wings of a bat. Published by Martinelli Luce, it stands out as a poetic and timeless piece.
Even today, its Mini and Medium versions, as well as its new finishes, confirm the aura of an iconic luminaire that has never ceased to seduce design enthusiasts.
Designed by Fabrice Berrux for the French company Dix Heures Dix, the Iris wall lamp has a singular design: a large luminous disk, pierced at the center and covered with a delicate pleated fabric.
With double-sided lighting, it diffuses a soft light, animated by subtle plays of shadow and transparency.
As a wall, ceiling, pendant or floor lamp, Iris is a truly sculptural and poetic piece that illuminates space with elegance and intensity.
Created in 1962 by Charlotte Perriand, the Pivotante à Poser table lamp reveals all the modernity of her visionary approach.
Its openwork metal cylinder houses two rotating shutters that open or close to direct the light and adjust its intensity. Both functional and sculptural, it reflects Perriand’s commitment to useful, sober and accessible design.
Reissued by Nemo, it is now a design classic, perfectly suited to contemporary interiors and true to the avant-garde spirit of its illustrious creator.
An iconic luminaire is a piece that embodies the very essence of design. Recognized for its singular aesthetic and
Behind every iconic luminaire is a designer who has left his mark on design history. Poul Henningsen, with his PH lamps published by Louis Poulsen, revolutionized the diffusion of light in the XXᵉ century. Verner Panton, a master of organic shapes and bold colors, signed futuristic pieces that have become must-haves. Arne Jacobsen, Gae Aulenti and Achille Castiglioni, each in their own way, gave birth to luminaires that transcended their era. These visionary designers imposed a new aesthetic grammar, exploring modern materials such as steel and blown glass. Their creations, published by prestigious houses such as Flos, Artemide and Martinelli Luce, remain today emblems of a refined art of living.
Installing iconic lighting fixtures in a contemporary interior expresses a true design culture andasserts a personal signature. These timeless creations find their place in every universe, from the most minimalist to the most colorful. Suspended over a dining table, a cult piece becomes a strong visual landmark, establishing a refined dialogue between volumes and furniture. On a desk or console, an iconic lamp diffuses an intimate, sophisticated light. In the living room, an iconic floor lamp imposes its presence with elegance, providing both stature and lighting comfort. Our tip: combine an iconic fixture with sober lines to reveal its full power. More than a functional object, it asserts itself as a fragment of design heritage and reflects a cultivated approach to contemporary decoration.
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