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BRIGHT IDEAS




                      Table Lamp Louise: gathering

                                 by candlelight


                     Ramun introduces a new lamp designed

                               by Jean Marie Massaud


                 amun presents the third creation   source, which can be static or dynamic,
                 of  the  7stars  project:  the  Louise   simulating the wavering flame of a candle
           Rtable lamp by Jean Marie Massaud,   to create intimate and cosy atmospheres.
           joining  the  series  alongside  Alessandro   Louise's lantern-shaped design is
           Mendini's Campanello and Marcel    distinguished by a tubular shade made
           Wanders' Bella.                    from "Stainedpla," a refined pleated
             Originally conceived by Alessandro   material that gently envelops the light
           Mendini and passionately pursued by   source, topped with a slim ring for easy
           the company, the 7stars project will   handling. The lamp’s circular base includes
           ultimately consist of seven table  lamps,   a micro-USB port for recharging and a
           each inspired by the reinterpretation   power button to adjust both the mode and
           of the iconic Campanello lamp, the   brightness of the light. Attention to detail is   this reason, the Louise lamp is also useful
           forerunner of the series. Inspired by the   highlighted by the engraving of Jean Marie   for meditation, yoga and pilates.
           constellation Big Dipper, 7stars aims to   Massaud's French words: “La vie est une   In many cultures, gifting a lamp
           explore the potential of decorative lamps   aventure faite de rencontres comme autant   symbolises illuminating the recipient's
           as companions in life, illuminating both   de lumiéres” (“Life is an adventure made of   path and bringing good fortune, as light
           special moments and everyday life.  encounters, each like a light”).  is often seen as a divine symbol. Louise
                                               As  with  all  products  in  the  Ramun   is therefore considered an ideal gift,
             “Ramun Louise lamp is a comforting,   catalog, Louise's light source is optimised   bringing luck and good wishes to the
           friendly, romantic and intimate night   to protect eye health, offering 20 levels   person who receives it.
           light. She creates relationships: on the   of illumination. Certified RoHS and   Louise offers an optimal light and sound
           dining table, as a candle light, she becomes   created under the guidance of a renowned   experience, perfectly integrated into an
           the link between people. She participates   ophthalmologist, it ensures maximum   elegant and innovative design, symbolising
           in a romantic and warm atmosphere,   photobiological safety, with no ultraviolet   the philosophy of Ramun and the artistic
           playing a delicate melody. At home, she's   or infrared radiation, and is flicker-free.  vision of Jean Marie Massaud.
           a delicate extra or bedside lamp with a   The inherent versatility of Louise is   Ramun lamps are currently displayed
           very French refinement.”           enhanced by the addition of music that   at “Io sono un drago. The True Story of
             Jean Marie Massaud               amplifies  its  charm: besides  functioning   Alessandro Mendini”, the exhibition
                                              as a lamp, Louise can play ten different   running until October 13th, 2024 at
             Louise is a compact, elegant, and   classical melodies by Bizet, Bach, Chopin,   Triennale Milano.  dw
           versatile rechargeable battery-powered   and Schubert, as well as the well-known
           table lamp. Its main feature is the light  "Happy Birthday" and "Silent Night". For   www.ramun.com/eng/






























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