GUBI Bestlite BL3 floor lamp Ø 16 cm, chrome/black

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Individually adjustable floor lamp BL3 - chrome frame In terms of appearance and function, the BL3 floor lamp is a master of versatility. It allows the frame to be individually aligned so that the light can be adjusted to suit personal requirements. For the design, the British industrial designer Robert Dudley Best (1892 - 1984) - a contemporary of Walter Gropius - was inspired by the Bauhaus style. With its purist, timelessly elegant appearance, the BL3 floor lamp can also be integrated into numerous contemporary living styles. The first lamp in the Bestlite series, the BL1 table lamp, was initially used primarily in workshops due to its high functionality. It was also used by the Royal Air Force. It became famous as a desk lamp by Winston Churchill and is now considered an icon of upmarket design worldwide. Bestlite is represented in collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Design Museum in London. The Bestlite luminaire series has been manufactured by Gubi since 2004. The Danish company is known for the excellent quality of the furniture and lighting produced.

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The Bestlite BL3 floor lamp Ø16 in Chrome/Black was designed by Robert Dudley Best in 1930. Best is a British designer known for having been influenced by the Bauhaus school. Its clean lines and elegant expression offer a unique simplicity that is combined with its flexible arm and adjustable lampshade. The Bestlite BL3 floor lamp can be used as a reading light in any corner of the modern home. The Architects Journal named Bestlite the first Bauhaus product in the United Kingdom. This made design enthusiasts across the country notice the lamp and public demand kicked off when Winston Churchill personally selected the Bestlite BL1 table lamp for his desk. This helped ensure the iconic status of the Bestlite brand. The Bestlite design is closely linked to its industrial roots and stays true to its original design. The lamps are on view in permanent exhibitions at the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Design Museum in London. The Bestlite lamp has been used by many architects, designers and design enthusiasts through the years. It truly deserves its acclaim as a modern classic.