Obello Lamp

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Half a century later, with the endorsement of his family, GUBI

has put Curry’s innovative design into production for the first

time, now as a portable version. With a frosted, mouth-blown

glass shade, as used for Curry’s original lamps, and integrat-

ed dimmable-LED light source, the rechargeable lamp can

easily be moved between inside and out. With a complete

charge in four and a half hours, providing up to 40 hours of

light, Obello will create a cozy atmosphere as the sun starts

to set and last well into the night. The Obello Lamp is an icon-

ic space-age design that will make a strong statement, either

as a playful center piece or a point of curiosity within any

outdoor space.

Let the Obello Lamp light up your interior or pick it up and

carry it outside to create the sense of an ‘outdoor room.’ The

shade is made from mouth-blown glass – a challenge given

its shape – as a nod to old petroleum lanterns, and the por-

table size makes it easy to carry. This materiality and crafts-

manship adds value and tactility, making each lamp unique.

The dimmer switch means it can be turned up as the sun

goes down to extend the evening beyond dusk. Its soft glow

is created by two LEDs, a brighter bulb one facing upwards,

and a dimmer bulb facing downwards into the lamp’s stem.

The integrated dual-output LED and frosted shade ensure

an even light distribution and the same look from all angles.

While the lamp should be stored and charged indoors, it is

splash-proof and so will withstand the odd rainshower, as

well as sand and soil. If you’re happy to be outside – so is

the Obello.

The Obello Lamp is being relaunched as part of GUBI’s mis-

sion to reintroduce Bill Curry’s work to contemporary audi-

ences, securing his place in the design pantheon. Its striking

form, flexible functionality and quality craftsmanship make it

an ideal addition to the GUBI Collection.