Flos Wireless lamp Black Plastic material. Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 53 cm –
Cable: L 485 cm. An unmissable star of design, German creator Konstantin Grcic,
designed the Mayday wireless lamp in 2000. Awarded a Compasso d’Oro in 2001,
Mayday has since reached icon status, and has been exhibited in the most
prestigious museums (MoMA, the Pompidou centre. etc). The Mayday lamp is one of
the best examples of the work of Konstantin Grcic. Like the great Achille
Castiglioni, a lover of the re-design, he redesigned a simple product, the work
light, to develop it and adapt it to a domestic use. The aim: to update, adding
a touch of contemporary irony. The unknown must arise from the very well-known.
A fan of Formula 1 races, Grcic took inspiration from the lamps used by car
mechanics : no-frills portable lamps, equipped with a hook which lets you attach
them under the bonnet of a car. Grcic favours a functional approach to design:
he qualifies his style as current, feasible and concrete. The May Day lamp is
emblematic of Grcic's approach : its simple and elegant design meets a
selection of requirements. It can be carried, stood or hooked, the handle
serving as both a roller for the cable and a hook to hang it. Fascinated by the
body's position, Grcic appears to have designed this light as an extension of
the arm's movement. Konstantin Grcic on Mayday: I designed the May Day lamp as
a tool. It has a practical handle which incorporates the ON/OFF switch and two
points to roll up the 5 metre-long cable. A large hook on the end of the
handle makes setting the lamp up where you need it easy. The large white funnel
is both reflective and protective. Its smooth plastic gives off a warm light and
is it powerful enough to absorb impacts. May Day isn't designed to be specific.
It's pretty handy in all kinds of situations – expected or unexpected: take
it into the garage to work under the old Mercedes Benz. Take it in the garden to
hang it from a tree. Use it above a ladder or lying on the ground while trying
to get the cat out from behind the cupboard. Children will love it in their
cardboard house. I have one by my bed for late-night reading. Another is placed
in front of the door to my apartment, just in case. Mayday has an industrial,
fun and casual look. The hook is completely practical and decorative.> Flash
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