The Stylish Insider

Aesop is known for its great store designs, and now it is bringing that style into homes with the Aposē Table Lamp. Designed by the brand's internal team, the lamp provides soft, calming light for living spaces. Made in limited numbers, the Aposē showcases traditional European craftsmanship. The heavy base is made of solid brass cast in Germany, while the outer shell is shaped from a single sheet of brass by artisans in Italy. Over time, the brass will naturally change color and develop a distinct look. A frosted glass top, mouth-blown by experts in Italy, sits on the base. It contains a dimmable LED light that gives off a warm glow. The lamp weighs 12kg, stands 360mm tall, and is assembled in Italy. The Aesop Aposē Table Lamp is available now for pre-order via  Aesop  for €2,850 EUR (approximately $3,360 USD). Shipping starts in June for Europe, August for the UK, USA, and Japan, and October for Australia, China, and Hong Kong.

Canadian designer Philippe Malouin has unveiled his inaugural creation for Flos —a captivating and whimsical table lamp known as the Bilboquet lamp. Inspired by the concept of a magnetic ball joint and the traditional French game of bilboquet, this lamp embodies an almost anthropomorphic quality in its design. The Bilboquet lamp consists of two vibrant cylinders connected by a magnetic sphere, reminiscent of a magnetic ball joint. The top cylinder has the ability to rotate fully around the sphere, allowing the light to be directed in any desired direction. Drawing from the shape of the bilboquet game tool—a wooden ball tied to a string with a cup-like structure—the lamp showcases a similar silhouette. Philippe Malouin describes the Bilboquet lamp as simple in appearance but brimming with personality. Its adjustability allows for precise and playful manipulation of light, catering to a diverse range of functions. Whether utilized as a task light on a desk, a soft ambient light against ...