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Clearance Item - Flos Miss K Transparent Aluminised Black Table Lamp designed by Philippe Starck

Model No. FZ342 by: FLOS
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Philippe Starck, the renowned designer, shows once more the immensity of his talent with Miss K: a true gem in the table lamp sector.

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The materials are crafted with art for a play of light that is completely mesmerising. The interior diffuser in opaline polycarbonate appears through the external diffuser in black ‘Métacrylate’ as soon as the Miss K is lit. The foot in PMMA, the wire and the variator are completely transparent for a perfect aesthetics. 

The Miss K combines the silhouette of vintage table lamps with an innovative use of injection-moulded materials. This elegant black light feature has a gleaming metallic frame topped with a translucent shade that creates a mesmerising effect when illuminated.

Resting on a solid black base, Miss K's external diffuser appears almost steel-like, but when the light is switched on, the subtle glow of the inner diffuser can be seen shining through.

Flos Miss K Black Table Lamp - Features and Specs

  • Mains voltage: 220/240V
  • Finish: Aluminised Black
  • Lamp used: E27 halogen bulb (the lamp has to be ordered separately)
  • Model: F6255030
  • Dimensions: 236mm x 432mm (shade), 162mm (base diameter)
  • IP rating: IP20 rated
  • CE mark: Yes
  • Model: Flos Lighting Miss K black table lamp F6255330.
  • F Mark: suitable for mounting on flammable surfaces.
  • Weight: 1.2kg
  • When the table light is turned off, the shade appears silver - but when it's turned on, the light can be seen shining through the internal diffuser.
  • It comes with dimmer switch located on the cable providing mellow ambient or brighter light depending on the mood you want to create.
  • The Flos Miss K table lamp can be used as a bedside lamp or a table lamp.
  • On/off switch and 0-100% dimmer on the power cable.
  • Fully transparent, injection-moulded PMMA polymethylmethacrylate frame.
  • Opaline, injection-moulded polycarbonate internal diffuser.
  • Injection-moulded transparent or coloured polycarbonate external diffuser completely finished with high-vacuum aluminization process.
  • Designed by Philippe Starck for Flos.
  • Net weight 1,2 kg.
  • Traditional dimmer for 0-100% luminosity adjustment with transparent fitted on the polarized cord.

Model: Flos Miss K Table lamp, in different finishes: this particular one is the Black Flos Miss K

Lights Specific
Base E27 / ES
Colour Black
Dimmable yes
Energy Type Mains Voltage 240V
Fire Rating F Marked
IP Rating IP20
Lamp Style Contemporary
Lamp Type Incandescent
Light Color Lamp Dependant
Lumens Lamp Dependant
Number of Lamps 1
Projection 432mm
Rooms Living Room, Office
Tasks Table Lamp
Total Wattage 70W
Wattage 70W
Zone Rating 3
Range Flos Miss K Table Lamp
Cutout not applicable

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Philippe Starck and Flos Lighting with Miss K, Romeo Babe, and Clessidra

Esteemed designer Philippe Starck spoke to a reporter at the 2015 Euroluce festival in Milan, where he launched 'Ether', a new range of LED light-bulbs for Flos. He has been working happily in tangent with Flos for 25 years now, and it is not difficult to see why, looking at his adaptability and proclivity for beautiful lighting. Philippe Starck first made his name in 1982, when he was commissioned by the then-president of France, Francois Mitterrand, to design interior space for the private apartments in the opulent Élysée Palace. Quickly following this remarkable endeavour, he designed the world-famous Café Costes and sealed his position as a world-class designer. His career would lead him down all avenues including that of lighting design: and he found Flos to be a natural calling. Philippe Starck and his work with Flos - the classic Miss K Lamp Starck was a perfect fit for Flos, with his belief in 'democratic design'; products that would be inclusive to all people while retaining a distinctive elegance.During his time working with Flos, his ideas blossomed into splendid pieces, his most distinguished pieces including the Romeo, Clessidra and the 'K-Tribe' range of lighting. As he eloquently stated when asked if he enjoyed his work with Flos: there is no beautiful children if parents are not in love. In many ways, the classic Miss K Lamp, released in the early 2000's epitomises the artists philosophy on design and its impact on the world. The polycarbonate materials are worked majestically; the inner diffuser appears through a delicate outer methacrylate diffuser, with a transparent PMMA foot, wire and dimmer to create a play of light that is quite spectacular. It was designed with Starck's ongoing philosophy of democratic design in mind: this was an affordable but attention-grabbing lamp that fitted  easily into the average bedroom and living space. With four different colours available, there was something for everyone's individual taste. With subtle horizontal lines in the outer shade and its slim trumpet base the Miss K is a sublimely feminine piece of tabletop architecture. The longevity of the Miss K range and of Philippe Starck The Miss K was a hit with the general public as well as fellow designers, and it's popularity would endure well past its release date in 2003. The Miss K Soft was released in 2018, a reinterpretation of the classic design with a more slender and elegant take on the original. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx5dA2eFU60&feature=youtu.be Other excellent collaborations between Flos and Philippe Starck The Flos K S3 Pendant Following the huge success of the Miss K table lamp, Starck followed up with its natural successor - this eponymous Flos K S3 Pendant lamp arrived to consumers in 2005. The Flos K Pendant holds many similarities to Miss K lamp, belonging to the same Flos 'K-Tribe'. This model boasts the same stylish textured glass shade of the classic Miss K, with the primary difference its purpose as a suspension lamp. Like all beautiful suspension lamps, it particularly dazzling when grouped together multiple pendants of the same kind in a large interior area, such as a living room or dining hall. Flos Romeo Babe Wall / Ceiling Lights Another affordable yet elegant offering from Philippe Starck came in 1997 with the Romeo Babe series; with both a suspension and wall light variants. The wall sconce provides your interior home with a low voltage, calm diffused light. With an acid-etched pressed glass internal diffuser and a textured glass shade, with subtle grey hues from the aluminium support. This was another contemporary lighting fixture that caught the imagination of the mass market; ideal for offering stylish indoor light to contemporary homes. It's suspension light counterpart is perfect for landings, hallways and large interior areas, where it is sure to be an attention grabber with visitors. Flos Clessidra Wall Light Another unique design from Starck, the Clessidra Wall Light has a compact and simple form, that harkens back to the torch style archetype of outdoor lighting. The design is inspired by the shape of an hourglass, the Clessidra emits both direct and indirect light for magical outdoor ambience. We here at Sparks provide both the 20 degree and 40 degree tilt angle versions, dependent on your preference. With high-efficiency lenses specially designed for the application, this is a highly contemporary, forward-thinking design by Starck and co-creator Antonio Citterio, made in 2011. Philippe Starck - accolades, awards, philosophy Philippe Starck is still very much going strong, having received a 'Lifetime Achievement' award at the India Design Forum in Sri Lanka, in honour of his contribution to the design industry. It was at this event that he reiterated his view that with his designs, he wished to create: a fairer planet... creating unconventional places and with a purpose of being good before being beautiful It is this distinctive humanity and lack of pretension that has made all of Starck's designs, including the Miss K, Romeo and Clessidra range. This article takes inspiration from the following sources: Philippe Starck's personal website, for information on his life and work. For his history in design and architecture in France, before he worked with Flos. The philosophy of Starck as a designer and how it influenced his work with Flos. Starck's future ambitions with Flos, plans to adapt to the LED age

Rodolfo Dordoni and Flos' Elite Collection of Modernistic Lighting Designers

Rodolfo Dordoni was born in Milan, just like the Castiglioni brothers before him. There does seem to be something about this cultural hub of a city, steeped with an intricate history with Art that goes back to Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance Age. Milan still inspires some of the worlds best designers and artists who flourish in a variety of fields. Like Tobia Scarpa, another pioneer of innovative designs including the iconic Flos Foglio Wall Light.Dordoni studied Architecture at the University of Venice. Once again there seemed to be cosmic forces moving these talented people along a certain path: re-inventing lighting for a new generation. Dordoni is one of the younger designers to have been so heavily involved with this group of subversive and experimental designers and is happily still working today. He has founded his own Studio in Milan, working on grand projects involving the interior designs of villas, showrooms, restaurants, hotels and the like. The Italian modernist wave and where Dordoni fits in The world of Lighting is grateful for the meeting of so many creative minds when Flos hired these prodigies. They collaborated wonderfully and provided us with some of the most beautiful lighting pieces, that have won countless awards. These designs have stood the test of time, described as part of a new ‘Italian modernism’ that swept across Europe, and the world, in the 1970s and '80s and still look timeless and innovative to this day. Dordoni excelled straight from his graduation in 1979, going on to take responsibility for the fantastic Artemide collection. Yet another artist for Artemide we here at Sparks appreciate is Michele De Lucchi, who pioneered a variety of handy yet eccentric desk-side lighting for the company. He worked for a variety of huge Italian design companies of the time including some of the biggest names in Italian design, including Minotti. Here he was quickly appointed as coordinator of all the company's collections. His journey through the world of Italian design led him, perhaps inevitability, to Flos.Buy Flos Lighting at SparksDordoni’s breakout modernist piece with Flos: The Pochette Up and Down LED His most famous and inspired work with Flos was the Pochette Up and Down LED, made in 2003. Like many of his Italian modernist peers, Dordoni embraced using new materials and technologies to construct retro-futuristic masterworks. This wall lamp, capable of providing both indirect and direct light, was crafted with an ingenious understanding of form and its interactions with materials. The entire structure was composed of a pressure die-cast Zamak alloy, which boasts an impressive impact strength and corrosion resistance. The alloy is complemented by moulded steel, galvanised by a white wall attachment containing all pertinent electrical devices. The bright overhead light is perfectly balanced by the light angled towards the floor. Much like Neil Poulton’s well-renowned Surf Wall Light, Dordoni uses gently contoured lines, reminiscent of a cresting wave. The result is a delightfully arched indoor light that will bring beautifully ambient light to your home decor, while also appearing to be charmingly ornamental in its design. What draws such forward-thinking/ modernist artists to Flos: the incorporation of Arteluce Achille Castiglioni, the so-called 'Godfather of Italian modernism'  and one of the main figures in Flos' artistic leap in their breakout period, said that he ‘loved to subvert expectations and transform objects into something new’. Flos has always fully welcomed this concept with open arms, as can be seen by the artistry of some of its designs. Their self-described 'Flosophy' states they believe in, nurturing revolutionary spirits of our designers—we encourage them to seek out new poetic notions of functionality while staying ahead of the latest technological advancements. This can largely be attributed towards the sale of premier lighting company Arteluce to Flos in 1973. Arteluce had been a breeding ground for great thinkers and architects, who had already begun turning their able design skills to experimenting with light as a form. Gino Sarffati, head of Arteluce, had already designed over 400 lighting products by the time of Flos’s takeover. Flos cleverly incorporated many of Arteluce’s designs into their own product range and began to receive immediate plaudits. Although they had their roots in the late 50’s, they displayed a modern sensibility and finesse that was still relevant. This forward-thinking attitude is what has attracted the some of the world’s best designers, including Dordoni to join their cause. They continue to push the boundaries of architecture, playfulness and style within an industry that is still lagging behind their most impressive feats.Buy Flos Lights at SparksThis article was inspired by the following articles: Picture of Rodolfo Dordoni via Flos. The origins of Flos, and how Gino Saffati founded Italian modernism, On USA Flos. Dordoni's burgeoning relationship with Flos throughout the years on Dordoni's personal website. What Flos' forward-thinking and accepting philosophy did for the world of lighting and the great artists they propelled on USA Flos. Detailed information on how Italian artists and designers of the Italian modernist wave found Flos at deezen.

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