Plume Table Lamp by Oluce

Plume 221 is a table lamp with a slim curved stem and a feather-light metal shade, designed in 2017 by Christophe Pillet for Oluce.

It comes in one finish: anodic bronze.

The Design Story

Oluce, founded in Milan in 1945, describes Plume as a lamp that began as a bespoke design for the Sezz Hotel in Saint-Tropez. The shade is a thin metal surface folded slightly at the center, which suggests the shape of a feather and gives the lamp its name. The stem rises from a flat base in one easy curve and the shade seems to float at its tip.

The Designer

Christophe Pillet is a French designer known for hotels, boutiques and art direction. He has worked with Lacoste as design director and with brands such as Driade, Cappellini and Porro. For Oluce he has also designed the Berlin and Niwa lamps.

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

Christophe Pillet

How It Was Made

The lamp is made of metal with an anodic bronze finish. The shade and stem are formed from thin metal, and the shade is folded slightly in the middle to give it its feather shape.

Downloads

• Technical sheet (PDF)
• Assembly instructions (PDF)

Why You’ll Love It

Plume is light in every sense. The thin bronze shade seems to hover over the table and sends a warm pool of light down onto a book or a desk. The slim stem takes very little room, so it fits a bedside table, a desk or a narrow console without crowding it.

Made for Real Life

The lamp takes one E12 bulb up to 40W. The bulb is not included, so you can choose the warmth you like. It is not dimmable and works with a simple on/off switch. Wipe the metal with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth and avoid abrasive or solvent cleaners.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Put it on a bedside table, a desk, a sideboard or a reading corner next to an armchair. It suits modern, minimalist and hotel-style rooms, and looks warm against wood, leather and dark walls.

Questions We Hear Most

How big is the Plume 221 table lamp?

The lamp is 19.7 in (50 cm) tall, 9.8 in (25 cm) long and 5.9 in (15 cm) wide, so it fits a desk, a nightstand or a console.

What bulb does the Plume 221 use?

It takes one E12 bulb up to 40W. The bulb is not included.

Can I dim the Plume 221?

No. The sheet lists the lamp as not dimmable, and it works with an on/off switch.

Is there a wall version of Plume?

Yes. Plume also comes as wall lamps, models 158 and 159, in the same anodic bronze finish.

Who designed the Plume table lamp?

Christophe Pillet designed Plume for Oluce in 2017, starting from a bespoke lamp made for the Sezz Hotel in Saint-Tropez.

Why We Love It

Plume is a small, graceful sculpture that also gives useful light. The feather-shaped shade is simple, and the bronze finish gives it a quiet warmth in any room.

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