GUBI Bestlite BL7 wall light, black/brass

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The Bestlite BL7 wall light in black brass, designed by Robert Dudley Best in 1930, has elegant and pure lines with clear references to the Bauhaus period. With its modern look in various colours, the Bestlite BL7 wall lamp is ideal for the hallway, as a bedside lamp or above the kitchen table. Hang it on its own or combine it in pairs to create an expressive light source. Bestlite lamps were first used in the Royal Air Force Engineering Department due to their great functionality. Architects Journal named Bestlite the first evidence of Bauhaus in Great Britain, which brought the lamp to the attention of design enthusiasts. Public demand soon followed, and when Winston Churchill personally chose his Bestlite BL1 table lamp for his desk, the lamp's iconic status was secured. The Bestlite design remains close to its industrial roots and is true to the original design. The lamps are on permanent display at the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Design Museum in London. Throughout their long history, Bestlite lamps have been loved by architects, designers and design enthusiasts alike, and today they are considered modern classics

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Adjustable wall lamp BL7 – timeless light source in black brass The BL7 wall lamp is a highlight both visually and functionally: it was designed by British designer Robert Dudley Best (1892–1984), a contemporary of Walter Gropius, the founder of the Bauhaus style. Around 1930, Dudley developed the Bestlite series, which includes table lamps, wall lights, floor lamps and pendant lights. Bestlite lights are valued by designers and architects worldwide and are popular furnishings for private homes as well as hotels and restaurants. The head of the BL7 wall light is attached to the arm with a ball joint, allowing it to be rotated and swivelled. Since 2004, all Bestlite lights have been manufactured by Gubi, a renowned producer of high-quality furniture and lighting.