Beacon floor lamp
Beacon floor lamp
This floor lamp has two positions allowing it to function as both a standard lamp and an uplighter. When closed it casts light patterns on its surroundings. When open it bounces light off the ceiling for a more ambient effect.
The shade is made from oak, with a brushed aluminium pole, and a stainless steel base. The lights are dimmable via the brass knob mounted at waist height.
Hand-engineered limited-edition of 15
Oak, aluminium, brass and stainless steel
Size of a very thin human (1.7m nominal height)
Four upward facing replaceable 240V GU10 LED bulbs (2000 lumen in total)
The shade is opened with a gentle squeeze using two hands
Designed and handmade by Dan Morrison
Inspiration: Tulip, rose, flame, fire, match, clasped hands, mechanical digger, hill-top beacons, slatted architecture
Beacon floor lamps are handmade to order, with a lead time of 4-8 weeks. If you would like to try one out before committing please get in touch and we will arrange for you to borrow a demonstration Beacon.
You can pay in full upfront, or pay a 10% deposit with the remainder following delivery, or pay in installments. Get in touch with us if you would like to arrange this.
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Background
This design process began with thoughts of a single stemmed flower such as a tulip or red rose. This was overlaid with ideas of an upright burning match and engineered to open up like a flower or two unclasping hands.
The current version of the floor lamp uses two (or more) upward pointing spotlights to illuminate a central orb, giving it the look of a planet, oyster or jewel.
The original version uses six upward pointing spotlights which are mounted on industrial springs and wrapped in hand-beaten copper sheets giving echoes of stamen in a flower, or flowers within a flame. The gold wires that feed these spotlights have been left visible and interwoven like vines channelling the light up the stem.
The simpler table-top lamp uses a single Edison filament bulb mounted on the top of the aluminium pole to position it centrally in the wooden slatted shade.
“We saw Dan’s work about 3 years ago in London, and we’ve always wanted a piece. Earlier this year we worked with Dan on a Beacon lamp for our new flat. The process was just lovely, and watching the videos of Beacon being made was really special. When Dan delivered the Beacon, and we got to see it, it was just fantastic. Every time we see Beacon we just smile. It’s a fantastic piece of craftsmanship, that lights up the corner of our living room beautifully. We just need to find another excuse for one more of Dan’s creations”
