Day to Night

Soft light emanates from a miniature table lamp that resembles a tall, polished candle. Both a light source and an art piece, its widened base anchors an angular, see-through lampshade at the top. This portable fixture marks the 10th anniversary of Flos’ first collaboration with Philippe Starck. Named Bon Jour Unplugged, the design reflects the French industrial architect’s  signature aesthetic that fuses form and function and combines diverse materials like plastic, aluminum, and chrome. 

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To mark this milestone, the Italian lighting company has unveiled a refreshed version of Bon Jour Unplugged that retains all of the original’s charm with added utility: a newly customizable light bulb that allows the fixture to ebb and flow from day to night. The transparent lamp shade is now available in four new neutral tones, such as amber and rattan, to diffuse the light to any ambience. In addition, the lamp’s original colorways will be joined by eight options including off-white, rosey pink, mint green, black chrome, and copper.

The ongoing collaboration is a testament to Flos’ legacy of working with renowned minds, like Italian architect Mario Bellini, singer Solange Knowles, and fashion house Bottega Venetta. This new lamp commemorates the decade-long relationship between Flos and Starck—a fruitful partnership that has produced other original products such as the In Vitro Unplugged, an industrial, portable lamp designed for outdoor illumination. The portable lamp’s possibilities are endless. It would be right at home placed on a desk in a study, an island in the kitchen, or as a centerpiece in a living room.

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‍Bon Jour Unplugged is now available on flos.com.