Are you looking for modern suspension lamps? Check out Moby Dick, the Karman lamp that has turned 10 but never gets old!
White, informal and suitable for any space: the modern suspension lamp Moby Dick by Karman is one of the most versatile pieces in the catalog of the lighting brand from the Marche region.
Thanks to its essential silhouette that recalls the shape of a stylized whale, available in indoor and outdoor versions, it is ideal for illuminating any environment: from the most modern spaces to classic rooms, bedrooms and kitchens, in addition to public spaces/environments such as hotels or restaurants as well as private homes.
Its light and asymmetric lampshade breaks the rigidity of essential furnishings, it dialogues with modern furniture, and it lightens more classic compositions.
It is essentially a modern suspension lamp with a strong character that stands out but does not overpower, giving an extra touch to rooms without breaking the overall harmony.
Because of this, Moby Dick has become a classic piece, loved by designers and the public for 10 years now, ready for new lighting challenges in the decades to come.
In this article, we will take a closer look at:
- How to choose modern suspension lamps for your projects
- Moby Dick, the suspension lamp that has turned 10
- Why choosing Karman's modern suspension lamps
How to choose modern suspension lamps for your projects
Modern suspension lamps not only solve ambient lighting, but help to define the "taste" together with furnishings, accessories, and finishes.
With an elegant presence even when turned off, these objects combine functionality and aesthetics extraordinarily. For this reason, it is not enough to choose a beautiful lamp in harmony with the context; it is also necessary to evaluate the overall characteristics of the space and to think carefully about where to place it.
To avoid making mistakes, you should follow simple best practices, including how to evaluate the height of the ceiling and choosing a model that isn’t too large in respect to the proportions of the room.
Furthermore, from the start, it is important to decide whether the modern suspension lamps will provide general lighting or whether they will have a specific function, for example, illuminating the table top. Don't forget to establish the number of lamps needed, without exaggerating, so you will avoid overcrowding.
Finally, keep in mind that designer suspension lamps should be placed at a height of approximately 2.10 meters from the floor or 60 cm from the work surface.
Moby Dick, the suspension lamp that has turned 10 years old
In 2014, Matteo Ugolini, Karman's designer and art director, presented the modern suspension lamp Moby Dick.
The evocative name immediately refers to Herman Melville's novel, a classic of the nineteenth-century fiction in which Willy the whale fights against Captain Achab and his crew. However, the shape of the lampshade isn’t just like a large cetacean; it is extremely simplified into two asymmetric curves that recalling the animal’s profile.
It is part of the brand’s collection of lamps with animals for emotional lighting but is a design created through subtraction; however, it focuses on abstraction rather than verisimilitude.
This white hanging lamp is made of fiberglass and it has a smooth external surface and an interior with a slightly rough natural feel and jagged edges. It is always equipped with a height-adjustable steel cable for assembly, it is available in the version with LED or a halogen source, both for indoors and outdoors and in two different sizes.
How to illuminate a modern living room with Moby Dick
The simple features of the modern Moby Dick suspension lamp make it perfect for brightening the living room. To be installed as the main light point, it should always be combined with wall lamps or table lamps capable of providing softer lighting scenarios, suitable for relaxation, or accurate lighting, for reading.
Ideal in the center of the room, where it breaks up the lines with its slight asymmetry, it is also perfect above sofas as in the conversation area of the Hotel Chavanel in Paris. The idea to copy is the composition of large and small models side by side, a simple (yet ingenious) way to give greater movement to the project.
In public contexts, if the lounge space is large, multiple Moby Dick elements can be suspended at standard distances to give rhythm to the space, as in the lobby of the Hotel Doryssa in Samos, in Greece.
Moby Dick also solves the lighting of the dining area, combining functionality and soft decoration that does not dominate the seating and table, but dialogues in harmony with the other pieces of the furniture. To be suspended in the center of the table or in a slightly off-centered position, as in this private villa in Bucharest, with all white and light wood, it provides character but it is not overly demanding.
Moby Dick, the suspension lamp for modern kitchens and bedrooms
Modern suspension lamps are perfect in the kitchen. Setting aside the "lighting minimalism" of the 90s, new trends dedicated to food preparation have arrived, ranging from track lighting to the installation of decorative suspensions above the central island or hob.
Therefore, the modern suspension lamp Moby Dick, with its white lampshade that lets the warm and enveloping light filter through, is an excellent solution for the kitchen. To be suspended in the center of the room, above the worktop or near the snack counter, thanks to its neutral white shade, it matches any kitchen: lacquered, wooden, with marble or metal details.
The Moby Dick suspension lamp can also be used to solve bedroom lighting: it can be placed in the center of the room, in the walk-in closet or – in the smaller size – on the sides of the headboard, replacing the more classic bedside lamps.
Why choosing Karman's modern suspension lamps
The vast range of modern suspension lamps offered by Karman allows you to find solutions for all tastes and styles.
Made of glass, ceramic, metal, or fiberglass, such as Moby Dick, with a bold design or inspired by classic chandeliers: the brand's proposals are transversal and versatile, perfect on their own but also ideal to mix with a pinch of audacity.
Our advice is to follow your taste, without leaving anything to chance, by deciding in advance the number and type of lamps to install. Furthermore, it would be very useful to ask a professional lighting designer for advice.
Lighting plays a crucial role in the living environment, contributing to comfort and the creation of an atmosphere that immediately reflects a distinctive style. In addition to performing a practical function, lamps become key elements to express the personality and the style statement of an environment, transforming it into a unique and welcoming space.
Ultimately, the careful choice of suspension lamps not only affects the visual appearance of an environment, but also its livability and ability to convey an elegant expression of design: Karman's modern suspension lamps are the ideal solution!
