GUBI's portable Bagdad lamp draws inspiration from the shape of Middle Eastern lanterns, which is also reflected in its name, referencing the capital of Iraq. In the rechargeable Bagdad table lamp, designer Mathie Matégot applied his famous Rigitulle technique, which allows steel to be bent in a way that mimics fabric. The perforated and plated metal creates the illusion of a soft textile shade while filtering atmospheric light around it.
The Bagdad lamp is shaped like an icosahedron, featuring 20 triangular sides and an exaggerated, pyramid-shaped tail, which serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. The long tail functions as a convenient handle that allows the cordless lamp to be easily carried from one room to another. Each of the triangular sides supports the lamp’s weight, enabling it to be positioned in various orientations that give it a new look every time.
Established in 1997, Cult (formerly Corporate Culture) formed to provide not only exceptional designer furniture, but also a high level of customer service, a combination not yet experienced in the Australian marketplace.
In his endeavours since then, company founder and director Richard Munao has built one of the most comprehensive collections of brand partners in Australia and New Zealand. Cult has grown from its first location in Sydney to now include showrooms in Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland as well as distributors in Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
In addition to founding Cult, and supporting strong international partners like Fritz Hansen, Carl Hansen & Son, &Tradition, HAY and Gubi, Richard is actively involved in discovering and mentoring emerging Australian and New Zealand design talent. As founder of Cult’s Design Journey Competition, which began in 2004, Richard gives designers throughout Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to have their designs prototyped and put into production.
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