Malumi

Design Description

The MALUMI B lamp is a striking fusion of applied art and 1980s aesthetics. Its name, inspired by the word “malumi,” meaning “sailor” in Tamil, evokes travel, discovery, and the search for new forms. The lamp’s design draws on the Memphis movement, known for its bold approach to color, geometry, and form, while maintaining modernist simplicity and functionality.

MALUMI B features the collection’s signature flat-oval, geometric shade, whose form was designed to maintain a balance between proportion and distinctiveness. This is a deliberate nod to modernism, in which simple shapes and clean lines were meant to emphasize modernity and order. The deep black version breaks up this geometric simplicity with a bold character, making the lamp a striking, elegant accent in any interior.

The MALUMI B version was designed as a pendant lamp with a compact, horizontal form. Its narrow width, combined with its elongated shape, gives the lamp a sense of visual lightness while still serving as a striking element of the interior design. The deep Jet Black RAL 9005 shade lends it a timeless, elegant character and reinforces the design’s geometric expression, blending inspiration from the Memphis aesthetic with a modern, minimalist approach to form.

The color, geometry, and deliberately restrained form make MALUMI B an almost sculptural object—a contemporary piece of furniture that serves both a functional and decorative purpose. The black color emphasizes the lamp’s contours and allows it to clearly assert its presence in the space. This is a lamp that does not try to blend into its surroundings. Its purpose is to attract attention and define the character of the interior.

Lamp Components and Functionality

The lamp’s body is made of metal and aluminum, which ensures the structure’s rigidity while keeping its weight to a minimum. The entire lamp is finished in a deep Jet Black (RAL 9005) color, which highlights its geometric form and gives it an elegant, bold character.

MALUMI B is equipped with a built-in LED light source, so it does not require a separate bulb. The integrated LED module ensures even and soft light diffusion, combining functionality with energy efficiency. Two color temperatures are available: 3000K, which provides warmer, more atmospheric light, and 4000K, which offers a neutral color suitable for more functional applications.

The lamp is suspended from two fabric straps, each 147 cm long, which emphasize its horizontal, graphic form. Additionally, a 190 cm polyester-braided cable is used, providing a practical connection between the fixture and the electrical installation.

An integral part of the design is a black, metal ceiling cover measuring 42 cm in length. Its color has been matched to the lamp’s body, ensuring that all elements form a cohesive, uniform composition.

The lamp’s dimensions are 48 x 5.2 x 38 cm, and the total suspension length is 180 cm. As a result, the MALUMI B can be successfully used both as a single fixture and as part of a larger lighting arrangement.

Application and IP20 Protection Rating

MALUMI B is designed for indoor use in dry environments. Its compact, horizontal form makes it a perfect fit above a dining room table, coffee table, kitchen island, bar, or in a commercial space.

The Jet Black RAL 9005 color allows the lamp to serve as an elegant, decorative accent, bringing clarity, depth, and a graphic character to the interior. When paired with a minimalist interior, it creates a strong, contrasting element, while in more expressive spaces, it naturally fits into an aesthetic inspired by Memphis, Modernism, and postmodern design.

The deep black pairs well with both neutral tones—such as white, gray, beige, or ecru—and bolder color combinations. It harmonizes particularly well with natural wood, stone, concrete, and metal furnishings. It can also serve as a contrast to light surfaces or harmoniously complement interiors featuring a darker, monochromatic palette. As a result, MALUMI B can function both as a focal point of a design and as part of a larger, thoughtfully designed composition.

The IP20 protection rating means that the lamp is intended for indoor use in conditions without direct contact with water.

Handcrafted and Unique

Each MALUMI B lamp is hand-assembled to order, with attention to the finest details. The hand-assembly process ensures high-quality craftsmanship and control over every element of the finished product.

The MALUMI B is not just a random interior accessory—it is a thoughtfully designed object where functionality meets expressive form. The deep black color, geometric shape, and distinctive suspension method create a lamp with a strong personality, combining decorative appeal with timeless elegance.

It is designed for those who view lighting not only as a source of light but also as an important element of interior architecture. MALUMI B in Jet Black RAL 9005 brings expressiveness, elegance, and a contemporary take on applied art to any space, while remaining functional and timeless.

Key features:

• Design inspired by the Memphis movement and modernism.
• A form designed as a bold, geometric accent in the interior.
• Color: Jet Black RAL 9005.
• Material: metal and aluminum.
• Built-in LED light source.
• Choice of color temperature: 3000K (warm) or 4000K (neutral).
• Lamp dimensions: 48 x 5.2 x 38 cm.
• Total suspension length: 180 cm.
• Polyester-braided cable: 190 cm.
• 2 fabric strips, each 147 cm long.
• Black metal ceiling cover, 42 cm long.
• IP20 protection rating—for indoor use.
• Hand-assembled to order—each piece is crafted with attention to detail.