Flos Noctambule Turns Light Into Structure
Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Flos in 2019, the Noctambule Floor 4 High Cylinder Big Base transforms a series of transparent glass modules into a sculptural lighting piece. When switched off, its structure remains understated. Once illuminated, the connections between the cylinders become part of the design.
The floor lamp is composed of four interconnecting cylinders made from transparent blown glass, supported by a large die-cast aluminum base designed to provide stability. The vertical arrangement emphasizes the transparency of the material while allowing light to travel through the structure.
Between the glass cylinders, injection-molded optical opal silicone diffusers form illuminated rings. Hydroformed steel internal arms support the construction while remaining largely concealed within the lamp.
The modular concept allows the cylinders to be finished with either a conical or semi-spherical diffuser, giving the design different profiles while maintaining the same architectural approach.
Functionality is kept straightforward. A pedal dimmer provides light adjustment from 10 to 100 percent, allowing the lamp to shift from lower ambient illumination to a stronger light source. A wall-mounted power supply with interchangeable plugs is also included.
The Noctambule collection reflects Grcic’s approach to combining industrial construction with minimal forms. Its use of transparent glass means much of the lamp’s physical presence comes from light itself rather than a conventional shade or solid structure.
Priced at $9,685, the Noctambule Floor 4 High Cylinder Big Base sits at the collectible end of contemporary lighting design. The model and additional details are available through Flos.
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