Blue Palloncino Wall Lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen

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Poetic pop art from Milan: This iconic Palloncino lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen (1984) is one of the most … Read more Poetic pop art from Milan: This iconic Palloncino lamp by Yves Christin for Bilumen (1984) is one of the most playful and sought-after designs of Italian postmodernism. Made by the venerable Milanese fashion house Bilumen, the design captures the feather-light illusion of a fully inflated balloon rising against the wall – including the charmingly suggested knot at the bottom. This is the rare, large version, measuring an impressive 54 cm in length, crafted from intensely colored blue plastic. When switched on, the diffuser transforms into a warmly luminous body: depending on the chosen bulb (warm white, daylight white, or dimmable), the blue glows either softly atmospheric or powerfully luminous. The lamp is versatile: shown in the photos as a wall lamp, but thanks to its mounting bracket, it can also be used as a striking table or floor lamp. Currently, it has a visible cable for the wall socket. For a particularly minimalist, floating look, it can alternatively be mounted directly to an existing wall outlet, making the cable completely invisible. The light fixture has been thoroughly cleaned and technically inspected by us. It is in very good vintage condition: The blue plastic body is dimensionally stable, free of cracks or heat warping, and shows only fine, age-related surface marks.

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Socket: E27


Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less