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Lambert & Fils Introduces Ipoli: A Bright

and Lively New Collection

Montreal, Canada

igh ting studio Lambert & Fils proudly “Ipoli is a deeply personal collection for
unveils the Ipoli collection, born me, created in an atmosphere of intimacy
Lfrom a spirited collaboration and designed to nurture intimacy,”
between founder Samuel Lambert and his sums up Samuel Lambert.
stepson, Darius Laprise. Centred on the
movement of playful pivoting heads atop Versatility and movement lie at the
a slender base, Ipoli draws inspiration heart of Ipoli’s design philosophy. By
from the design tradition of utilitarian, gently pivoting a single rounded head
streamlined task lamps and office lighting, or a set of multiples on their axis, one
while enfolding Lambert & Fils' unique can tailor the collection to fit an array of
twist — both poetic and sturdy.
moods and functions. Whether employed
as a task light, ambient accent, or focal
“We wanted to create a simple and point, each piece will delight any space. relationship with the object, all models
open topology, giving users the freedom The Ipoli collection features eleven are also equipped with touch dimmers.
to imagine the rest of the collection models, including table lamps, floor Combining thoughtful design with
themselves,” lamps, pendants, and wall sconces. Its a resolutely poetic approach, the Ipoli
explains Darius Laprise. four distinct finishes —poppy red, beige, collection is an ode to movement and
black, and textured aluminum— allow light, created by an inspired creative duo.
Ipoli to blend effortlessly into minimalist dw
Conceived through an organic process www.ipoli-can.lambertetfils.com
of improvisation sessions between Samuel spaces, as well as classic and casual www.lambertetfils.com
interiors. To further enhance the user’s
and Darius, a young design graduate who
has worked for Lambert & Fils for several
years, Ipoli embodies an ethos of simplicity
and the creative challenge of circularity,
utilising materials at hand in the studio.

“It all started with the idea of designing
a whole collection from existing pieces in
the workshop rather than producing more
material,”
explains Samuel Lambert.

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