Industrial designer collaborations with warm Swedish minimalism
Wastberg creates lighting that answers fundamental human needs, both physical and emotional. Founded on the manifesto 'Lamps for Neanderthal Man,' the brand believes in creating 'modern-day fires' - light that shines for us, not on us. Their philosophy balances advanced technology with the immeasurable aspects of good lighting: emotion, comfort, and well-being.
Signature$450
A pure disc of light made from renewable biopolyamide. Features smooth rotation, full-spectrum LED, and a touch dimmer on the vertical pole.
Signature$350
Lighthouse-inspired portable lamp by David Chipperfield. IP54 rated for outdoor use, USB-C rechargeable with 7.5-20 hours battery life, and rotary dimmer control.
$270
Inga Sempe's reimagined clamp lamp with magnetic ball-joint adjustment. Available in seven colors, works as table, wall, or clamp-mounted light.
$580
Sleek metal task lamp by Dirk Winkel combining cutting-edge lighting technology with precise engineering. Features friction joint for adjustable positioning.
🇮🇹 IT · $300-$5,000
Artemide's 'Human Light' philosophy centers on the relationship between light, space, and human experience. The brand believes lighting should enhance everyday wellbeing through emotional, psychological, and physiological engagement. Their approach combines Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, embodying 'subtraction as beauty' - giving more with less.
🇩🇰 DK · $200-$3,000
Frama creates sensory human connection through objects and spatial works, emphasizing natural materials, simple geometries, and uncompromising quality. With an organic approach to design equally inspired by the old and new, digital technologies and analog traditions, their work represents a return to basics where design appearance aims to be honest and pure.
🇮🇹 IT · $300-$10,000+
Flos revolutionizes artificial lighting by seamlessly combining technology with emotion, integrating light into architecture while embracing a philosophy of 'less but better.' Founded in 1962, the company operates as a think tank where designers and management collaborate to create objects that are forms of expression, with as many stylistic interpretations as there are languages in the world.
🇩🇰 DK · $300-$15,000+
Louis Poulsen believes form follows function, seeking not just to design lamps but to shape light itself. The company creates products that provide indirect, soft, and inviting lighting tailored to reflect and support the rhythm of natural light. Their deep-felt respect for architecture and understanding of the emotional effect of lighting guide every design.
🇬🇧 GB · $200-$1,000
Anglepoise pioneered the articulated task lamp in 1932, combining engineering precision with timeless design. Founded by automotive engineer George Carwardine, the brand embodies British industrial heritage with its revolutionary constant spring tension mechanism that delivers ultimate flexibility and perfect balance. Their philosophy centers on good design being built to last, made with care, and created with purpose.
🇺🇸 US · $200-$3,000
Schoolhouse creates modern heirlooms by reimagining heritage forms through thoughtful design and honest materials. Founded on the discovery of vintage cast-iron glass shade molds, the brand honors traditional manufacturing while crafting pieces meant to be used, enjoyed, and passed down for generations.