Renowned co-founder of the Memphis movement, British designer George Sowden has continued his creative journey with his lighting series, “Shades”. These modular, silicon lamps bear the geometric, colourful and bold style of their renowned creator. The Shades lamps are composed of colourful silicon lampshades with infinite combination possibilities. The simple geometric shapes are layered in a thousand and one ways, creating totem-like silhouettes. The rich, chromatic combinations highlight the play on layered volumes. The Shades lamps allow for countless configuration possibilities thanks to the modularity of their silicon components. The initial idea behind Shades came about in 2020, when George Sowden discovered the extraordinary potential of silicon, which optimally propagates light in a marvellously expressive way. Once the light is switched on, the material plays on transparency and colour, showcasing the textures of its surface and creating a stunning effect of depth. The colours light up, diffusing a vibrant yet soft and comfortable light. Plus, silicon is a non-toxic material, as well as being easy to clean, shock-resistant and known for retaining its aesthetic qualities over time. George Sowden: “Silicon sets Shades lamps apart even before they’ve been switched on, the colours and proportions are remodelled over use, diffusing a soft and comforting light.” The portable PL2 lamp has a touch-activated dimmer: You simply need to touch the head of the lamp to adjust the light intensity. It’s fitted with a SOWDEN LED light source which is specifically designed and tailored to these lights. The PL2 lamp also contains two rechargeable batteries that are easy to charge. The battery life of a fully-charged battery is between 4 and 10 hours, depending on the light intensity used. It takes around 3 hours for a full charge. The lamp can be used for as long as you like when it’s connected to the USB power source. This portable lamp can be used indoors or outdoors in dry weather.

In detail:

Variation : Yellow, blue & white

Brand : SOWDEN

Designer : George Sowden

Type : Wireless rechargeable lamp

Colour : Blue – White – Yellow

Material : Lacquered aluminium body – Colourful and flexible silicone lampshade

Dimensions : Ø 18 x H 30.5 cm

Weight : 1.056 lb

Characteristics : Created by famous designer George J. Sowden (founding member of the Memphis group) – Selected by the MoMA Design Store – Cordless lamp (USB charging cable included) – Included: 2 rechargeable batteries – Touch-activated dimmer on the head of the lamp – Removable and interchangeable silicon lampshade – Battery life: 4 to 10 hours depending on the intensity (up to 20 hours with the second battery) – Full charge: 3 hours – For indoor use (or outdoor use in dry weather) – Integrated LED light source especially designed by Sowden – DC 5 V, 1.0 A – Li-ion 3.7V, 2600 mAh