Bibliotheque Nationale Floor Lamp

This Bibliotheque Nationale Floor Lamp was designed by Philippe Starck for the brand Flos.

Philippe Starck is a prolific designer with a strong belief that all product designs should benefit their end user in some way. His ethical, sustainable design approach encompasses architecture, public spaces, clothing, fragrances, commercial and industrial layouts, furniture and lighting, and much more. Starck has received over 100 prizes for his work, including the President's Award from D & AD in the UK, and the Harvard Excellence in Design Award.

The Bibliotheque Nationale Floor Lamp has a traditional look which belies its wide range of uses. The lamp features a built-in USB charger outlet in its solid base, enabling users to charge most common smartphones or tablets. It also has three useful shelving brackets in different sizes, allowing storage of books or ornaments. This dimmable lamp is made from steel, plastic, and methacrylate, and weighs 10.3kg. The base, rod stand, and diffuser stand are fabricated from die cast zinc plated in chrome, while the shade is made from coloured and die stamped PVC. It is 150cm in height and has a diameter of 40cm. The lamp requires one E27 light bulb, to be ordered separately.