What makes for an ideal table lamp? At MENU, they believe it’s a design’s ability to make an instant visual impact and tell a story – paired with a subtlety that makes the lamp an equal, collaborative partner in defining the overall room ambiance. It should incorporate the latest technology – yet also have an organic, natural dimension that conceals technical elements and contributes sculpturally. We’re pleased to introduce a new, portable table lamp design that does all this and more.
Inspired by the bollards onboard ships, the new Column Table Lamp from Norm Architects combines technology and mood-setting style in a striking mushroom shape with a modern edge and a natural feel. It’s a design that embodies freedom. Freedom of form in its bold, cylindrical elements. Freedom of light in its dimmable LED bulb. And, perhaps most importantly, freedom of movement, as the cordless Column Lamp can go wherever you do.
Use them in the lobbies of hotels or restaurants to draw people in – and swap out the standard table candles with something sturdier and more conversation-worthy. Lightweight and durable, with a beautiful finish, it’s a design you’ll want to try out in all your favorite spots.
The Column Lamp’s warm, comfortable light makes any space more inviting, and fits into every décor, from the classic to the ultra-minimalist. The indoor table lamp is constructed from anodized aluminum. It is cordless and rechargeable via a USB charger. The LED lightbulb produces soft, diffused, comfortable light with three settings. The design is available in a bronze finish.
About the Designer
Founded in Copenhagen in 2008 by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn, Norm Architects specialize in residential architecture, commercial interiors, industrial design, photography and art direction. Today, the group regularly collaborates with MENU, helping to drive the evolution of the brand and its product offerings.
Norm Architects’ name reflects the group’s emphasis on the importance of drawing inspiration from norms and traditions within architecture and design – particularly the Scandinavian design principles of timeless aesthetics and natural materials, and the modernist values of restraint and refinement. Guided by these principles, Norm Architects produce a design that unites good materials and craftsmanship, while embodying beauty, traditions, history and, most importantly, timeless simplicity, where there is nothing more to add or take away.
