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Africa Floor & Table
Africa 5580 by Francisco Gomez Paz for Vibia: a 45 cm portable table lamp with a rechargeable LED.
450 mm
2023
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Description
Overview
Africa is a portable table lamp by Francisco Gomez Paz for Vibia, defined by a slender conical stem that leads to a neat head. The portable model 5580 is 45 cm tall and runs on a rechargeable battery. A switch on the head turns it on and off and regulates the brightness. A 40 cm portable size and recessed versions complete the collection.
Construction
Model 5580 has an aluminium body with a lacquered matte texture. The luminaire is recharged individually through an integrated base.
Specifications
- Height: 45 cm
- Light: integrated 4.5 W LED at 500 mA; 488 lm; CRI >90; 2700 K
- Control: push switch on the head, three intensity levels
- Power: rechargeable battery; IP20; Class III; CE
- Finishes: 24 Beige M1 (default), 25 Beige D1, 29 Brown D1, 38 Terra Dark
Story
Light without a cable
Africa portables stand out for their visual lightness and slender profile. A rechargeable battery gives cable-free lighting for both domestic and contract settings, and each lamp is recharged individually through an integrated base. A counterweight at the base balances the density of the shaft and head and keeps the long neck stable.
Charging for groups
For projects with several luminaires, the collection includes magnetic charging trays that power two or three units at the same time, in a wooden finish. The shaft slides into a magnetised aluminium base to recharge.
From the work lamp
Africa rethinks the traditional work lamp, which carries light to one point in a space through a complex mechanism. Francisco Gomez Paz removed the mechanical part and gave the lamp freedom with a battery-powered LED, a close and focused light that travels with its user. He links the name to the African sculptures he saw as a boy.