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Multi-Lite Portable Lamp in Brass and Black
Multi-Lite Portable Lamp in Chrome
Multi-Lite Portable Lamp in Brass
With its adjustable shades, Louis Weisdorf’s Multi-Lite
is one of the most dynamic and adaptable lighting
designs of the 20th century. The introduction of the
portable edition makes it even more interactive.
Starting with the Multi-Lite Table Lamp as a template,
GUBI has worked closely with the Weisdorf family
to reimagine the design as a fully portable lamp that
packs all the Multi- Lite’s trademark versatility into a
more compact form.
First launched in 1972, the Multi-Lite design is unique
in its playful flexibility, allowing the light to be directed
in multiple directions with a simple adjustment to its
shades. Unrestricted by cables, the new edition gives
fans of Weisdorf the opportunity to bring the Multi-
Lite’s exceptional functionality to any space in the
home – or outside it. In the portable iteration, each
component of the light has been redeveloped and
adapted to optimize ergonomics and stability, and to
ensure that all parts work together in harmony.
The outer ring – a key aesthetic and structural feature
of the Multi-Lite – naturally lends itself to use as a
handle, as does the thin stem connecting the shade
to the base. On the table lamp, the two small discs
on either side of the outer ring are used to adjust the
angle of the shade. On the portable version, however,
these have been reimagined as dimmer switches. With
three dimmer settings, the brightness of the Multi-Lite
Portable Lamp can be modified to match the mood
or meet the needs of the moment – allowing leisurely
evenings on the patio to continue long after the sun
goes down.
Like all lamps in the Multi-Lite family, the shades can
be manually repositioned to alter the direction and
pattern of the lamp’s light, and have been meticulously
engineered to ensure they can be smoothly adjusted
with one hand. To address the fact that the Portable
Lamp sits lower on the table, two diffusers in the
upper part of the lamp prevent glare while creating an
attractive glow of indirect light.
Multi-Lite Portable Lamp
in Chrome and White
