Dezeen Showroom: Danish design brand Karakter has released a miniature version of a lamp that was originally designed by the late Italian architect and sculptor Angelo Mangiarotti in 1978.
Similarly to the original lamp, Lari mini has a rounded-square silhouette with a ribbed central section made from hand-blown glass.
The glass volume contains two bulbs that emit a warm white glow, which are supported by a black oval-shaped base.
Karakter created Lari mini as a more accessible and practical version of the original full-sized design – it is also rechargeable via USB-C cable, providing 12 hours of light when fully charged.
"Mangiarotti had a very specific approach to lighting," said Christian Elving, co-founder and CEO of Karakter. "His designs seem to constantly play with the balance between soft sensuousness and robust practicality."
Lari mini is designed for use in both domestic, mixed-use and hospitality environments – from lighting cosy reading nooks at home to illuminating dining tables in restaurants.
Product: Lari mini
Designer: Angelo Mangiarotti
Brand: Karakter
Contact: info@karakter-copenhagen.com
Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom offers an affordable space for brands to launch new products and showcase their designers and projects to Dezeen's huge global audience. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com.
Dezeen Showroom is an example of partnership content on Dezeen. Find out more about partnership content here.