alessandro zambelli designs standing portable lantern for bosa

alessandro zambelli designs standing portable lantern for bosa
(above) ‘lume’ is a small but luminous portable lantern conceived as a good luck gift
all images courtesy of alessandro zambelli

‘lume’ is a small but luminous portable lantern conceived as a good luck gift for the most important people in our lives, created by italian designer alessandro zambelli for bosa. it is a travelling companion, symbolising closeness and affection. its beneficent presence illumines and brightens every moment of the day. ‘lume’ forms part of bosa’s new collection ‘non ti scordar di me’ – forget me not – presented at maison et objet in paris. it also marks the start of designer zambelli’s co-operation with the treviso-based company.

the lamp is a travelling companion, symbolising closeness and affection

‘lume’ consists of a small cylindrical base serving as a candle holder, topped by a sweeping parabola on which the entire design hinges. the look is quite specific: in fact, it is a conscious tribute to the old-style bicycle lamp. the parabola protects the sliver of light and, at the same time, projects it in one direction. at the back, ‘lume’ features an equally singular detail: inspired by the buttons on the old, gas-fired cigarette lighters, the a handle allows the lantern to be moved while lit, as well as when extinguished.

the parabola is a tribute to the old-style bicycle lamp

this small, ceramic lantern is handmade with a white enamel finish. alternative colours are coral pink and pistachio green. both colour versions are embellished with the glint of a rose gold finish, which picks out the lantern’s handle and runs around the inside of the surrounding parabola.

the handle is inspired by the buttons on the old gas-fired cigarette lighters

the project marks the start of designer zambelli’s co-operation with bosa

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom