Flos seki-han floor lamp

This little-known floor lamp is marked by a particularly intricate construction, made possible by the choice of timber and a manufacturing technique that borrows processes from naval architecture. The lamp's name comes from a symbol of good fortune: in Japan, “seki han” (red rice) is a traditional dish often prepared for special occasions, such as the celebration of a birth. The ability to orient the wooden deflectors makes it possible to control the degree of aperture and the intensity of the light flow. Even when almost completely closed, a sliver of light remains visible, creating a highly poetic effect. Features: Light is emitted symmetrically and indirectly from both sides, with the materiality and warmth of the wood softening the luminous flow. The wood is cut with an advanced CNC milling machine in Northern Italy and subjected to a special heat treatment that dries the wood fibres, preventing warping over time. The natural characteristics of the material ensure that each piece h...