Cover The playful yet sophisticated design of the Flos Snoopy lamp
The playful yet sophisticated design of the Flos Snoopy lamp
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The Castiglioni brothers’ 1967 playful yet sophisticated design icon was inspired by Charles Schulz’s famous beagle
Flos has recently introduced a striking navy blue finish to its Snoopy lamp collection, one of the lighting design brand’s most distinctive creations that was first conceived by the Castiglioni brothers in 1967.
A thoughtful homage that was inspired by the brothers’ 1966 Sciuko lamp of the same colour, the latest addition joins the collection’s existing series, which started with the original black enamelled metal shade, and has expanded over the years to include finishes in bold orange and verdant green.
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Above The Flos Snoopy lamp in navy blue
The Flos Snoopy lamp in navy blue
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The origin story of the Snoopy lamp is as charming as its design. Drawing inspiration from cartoonist Charles M Schulz’s beloved character from the 1950s with the same name, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni crafted a lamp design with a silhouette that resembles the famous cartoon dog–transforming a traditional lamp into an embodiment of functional design with a sense of humour that has captivated design enthusiasts for over five decades.
Above The Carrara marble base is set at an oblique angle
Above Three cooling holes reminiscent of a bowling ball’s grip
The Carrara marble base is set at an oblique angle
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At its core, the Snoopy lamp is a study of balanced contrasts and one that has come to be known for its perfect sense of equilibrium.
The cylindrical Carrara marble base is set at an oblique angle, supporting a thick glass disc diffuser, and a lightweight enamelled aluminium shade, distinctive for its three cooling holes that playfully echo a bowling ball’s grip.
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Above The latest addition joins the collection’s existing series in classic black, bold orange and verdant green
The latest addition joins the collection’s existing series in classic black, bold orange and verdant green
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Underneath the crowning composition is an internal white finish that ensures optimal light distribution, while the lamp’s tilted design directs illumination almost entirely towards the worktop area, with limited output on the opposite side–a feature that was revolutionary in 196, and remains relevant to this day.
Furthermore, the Snoopy lamp’s original rotary dimmer has been replaced with an integrated touch sensor, offering an on/off function and seamless 0-100 per cent light intensity control.
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Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
