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Stemlite Collection
The Stemlite was the first ‘total look’ lamp, a pioneering new typology
conceived by American Designer Bill Curry, which replaced the
traditional base-plus-shade form with a single self-contained unit.
The Stemlite was inspired by the strong, organic, yet slender stems
that support flower heads in nature. It comprises a die-cast metal
base, evocative of a tulip-stem, topped with a mouth–blown glass
globe, and a simple cylinder-shaped rotary switch underneath that
gently rolls between the fingers from “on” through “off”. Today’s
Stemlite remains true to Curry’s designs, comprising three of the
original heights: two table heights, one of which was originally
conceived as a floor lamp and the original floor lamp height. A
second, taller floor lamp has been added and a pendant light has
been engineered by simply flipping the original design upside-down.
The visual consistency across the collection and carefully curated
color palette offer the opportunity to combine the lights in any
combination, making them ideal for residential, commercial and
hospitality settings alike. Their subtle organic form complements
bold modern interior spaces as well as more traditional surroundings.
