Kartell Geen, A Lamp In Black By Ferruccio Laviani

Geen-a is Kartell's first reading lamp, supplementing the brand’s lighting range with a product designed for this specific purpose. The simple lines conceal a real sense of attitude, while the clean shape – free from showy tech features – has a familiar yet intriguing effect. The piece consists of a base, a lightshade, three LED bulbs, a stem and a handle for easy transportation, while three matt-finish colours are available: white, black and brick. This is a simple lamp, just as reading is oneof life’s simple pleasures.“Why Geen-a? There were many reasons why I ended up designing this lamp, but it’s possible to summarise them all under the simple banner of ‘the pleasure of reading’. Geen-a is what people used to call my mother Giacomina, who I alwaysRemember with a book in her hand, reading intently. This is a small tribute to her – and a homage to one pleasure that can never be replaced by technology. The sensuality of touching the paper, the smell of the pages, the curiosity triggered byThe cover, the unique ability of books to extract us from reality and transport us into fantastical worlds and situations, using nothing but our own brains...”Ferruccio Laviani.