1957 – the launch of a new era. Inspired by the first artificial satellite, this lamp brings the cosmos to life through light and shadow.
Sputnik, the first artificial Earth satellite, sparked a fascination with the infinite vastness of space – with stars casting their light into deep darkness, illuminating planets and moons. This lamp translates that very tension between light and void into physical form.
At the heart of the design lies a question of tension – literally. Five spring-steel wires run freely through the aluminium body, guided at the centre by small brass sliders. These create a subtle preload, allowing the lamp head to be positioned and locked at any height through friction alone – no mechanisms, no clicks, no compromises.
This flexibility means the lamp stands perfectly even on uneven surfaces. A 180° rotation of the head reverses the light direction entirely – from ceiling to floor, from ambient glow to focused beam. One object, two orientations, endless possibilities.
