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Nº8 Wall
Wall reading lamp with a handcrafted wooden sphere and a braided-fabric flexible arm
2016
Approx. $990 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Nº8 is a wall reading lamp designed in 2016 by Christophe Mathieu for Marset. It was designed around efficient light, easy handling, durability and beauty. The wooden sphere of its lampshade is handcrafted, so each lamp is unique, and its smooth texture has the feel of a billiard ball.
Construction
- Plate in lacquered black metal
- Flexible black arm covered in braided fabric
- Turned wooden diffuser in oak or wenge
- Integrated rocker switch
- LED included, hardwired
Story
A lamp for reading
Nº8 is a reading lamp built to meet four requirements: efficient light, easy handling, durability and beauty.
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