A Multipurpose, Multicolored Clamp Lamp from Wästberg

With her lighting design for Swedish company Wästberg, Parisian designer Inga Sempé recalled the hardware-store-bought clamp lamps in the French country house of her childhood. The result is the new w153 Île Lamp, a whimsical interpretation of the clamp lamp with the option for multiple uses as a wall sconce and standing table lamp. Here’s a closer look at the design and colors on offer.

Above: The quirky, umbrella-shaped w153 Île Lamp is available for £151 ($215) at TwentyTwentyOne in the UK.

Above: The lamp’s flat base makes it easy to convert the clamp lamp to a table lamp.

Above: The magnetic joint connecting the shade and arm allows for smooth rotation of the shade to direct light.

Above: The light becomes a sconce when mounted to the wall.

Above: The powder-coated aluminum light comes in five colors: Petrol, Sky Blue, Grey Brown, Light Yellow, and Poppy Red.

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