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Bilboquet
Table lamp by Philippe Malouin (2023) with an adjustable head on a steel sphere.
60 × 203 × 104 mm
2023
Approx. $400 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Bilboquet is a table lamp designed by Philippe Malouin (2023) that emits direct light. The head is adjustable, with a cut-off that reduces glare, and the lamp took the Compasso d'Oro ADI Award in 2026.
Construction
The body is pigmented polycarbonate derived from a by-product of paper production. The head moves on a steel sphere with a PVD protective layer. The lamp is designed according to ISCC standards and assembled without glue, so it can be fully disassembled.
Specifications
- One GU10 lamp holder, 6 W; the light source is not included
- 120 Vac, 60 Hz, insulation class II, with an integrated on/off switch (not dimmable)
- Environment: indoor dry location (internal rating IP 20)
- Cord 78.74 in, net weight 4.08 lb
Story
Philippe Malouin
Canadian-born, London-based designer Philippe Malouin works through material experimentation, exploration and sustainability. Bilboquet draws on magnetic ball joints: its head pivots freely to direct light, and the cable can be left loose or hidden in the base.
The lamp is made with sustainability in mind, fully disassemblable and recyclable, and received the Compasso d'Oro ADI Award in 2026.
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