Berlin Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Oluce

Berlin is a round wall and ceiling lamp, a thick metal ring in satin anodized brass around a disc of wired glass, designed in 2017 by Christophe Pillet for Oluce.

It comes in 3 sizes: Small (11.8 in), Medium (15.7 in) and Large (19.7 in), all in satin anodized brass.

The Design Story

Oluce, founded in Milan in 1945, asked Pillet to rethink the ceiling light. Instead of a discreet fitting, Berlin is a decorative object with a slim, thick-walled ring that frames a disc of sand-blasted wired glass. The satin brass finish nods to Art Deco, updated with contemporary shapes and LED light sources, and the lamp works on the wall or the ceiling.

The Story

Oluce describes Berlin as a challenge to the usual idea of a ceiling lamp, giving it a decorative, eye-catching look. The small size works as a wall or ceiling light, and the two larger sizes are made for the ceiling. The design was recognized with an Archiproducts Design Award in 2017.

The Designers

Christophe Pillet is a French designer known for refined, simple work. He is recognized internationally for hotels and boutiques and for artistic projects in the USA, Great Britain and Japan. His portfolio spans architecture, objects, furniture and art direction, and he has worked with companies such as Driade, Cappellini, Emu, Porro and Serralunga.

“Lucidity of expression and the search for simplicity are the key principles”

Christophe Pillet, on the Oluce designer page

How It Was Made

Each Berlin is made of metal with a diffuser of sand-blasted wired glass, finished in satin anodized brass. Oluce makes it in Italy in three diameters, 30, 40 and 50 cm.

Awards and Recognition

Berlin received an Archiproducts Design Award in 2017.

Downloads

• Technical sheet, Small 720 (PDF, UL)
• Technical sheet, Medium 721 (PDF, UL)
• Technical sheet, Large 722 (PDF, UL)
• Assembly instructions (PDF)

Why You’ll Love It

Berlin turns the ceiling into a feature. The brass ring catches light along its edge, and the wired glass disc spreads a soft glow across the room. Pick the Small for a hallway or entry wall, and the Medium or Large for a bedroom, kitchen or living room ceiling.

Made for Real Life

The lamp uses standard bulbs, so replacement is easy: the Small takes two E12 bulbs of 10W maximum, the Medium two E26 bulbs of 15W maximum and the Large four E26 bulbs of 15W maximum. It is UL rated for US use. Wipe the brass and glass with a soft dry cloth and skip abrasive or solvent cleaners.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Use the Small on a wall beside a mirror or in an entry, and the Medium or Large on the ceiling of a bedroom, kitchen, hallway or dining area. It suits Art Deco inspired, modern and hotel style interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

What sizes does the Berlin wall and ceiling lamp come in?

There are three diameters: 11.8 in (30 cm), 15.7 in (40 cm) and 19.7 in (50 cm). The Small can be used on a wall or a ceiling.

Can the Berlin lamp go on the wall?

Yes, the Small 720 works as either a wall or a ceiling light, and the Medium and Large are made for ceiling use.

What bulbs does the Berlin use?

The Small takes two E12 bulbs up to 10W each, the Medium two E26 bulbs up to 15W each and the Large four E26 bulbs up to 15W each.

Is the Berlin lamp UL listed?

Yes. The version we sell is UL rated, and the UL technical sheets are linked in the Downloads section.

What is the Berlin lamp made of?

It is metal in a satin anodized brass finish with a diffuser of sand-blasted wired glass.

Who designed the Berlin lamp?

Christophe Pillet designed it for Oluce in 2017, and it won an Archiproducts Design Award that year.

Why We Love It

Berlin is a small piece of Art Deco memory in a modern body. It is simple, well proportioned and sized for almost any room, and the brass ring gives it a warmth that few ceiling lights have.

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