Gubi - Timberline floor lamp oak/birch

Timberline floor lamp.

With it's playful expression, sinuous organic form, and juxtaposition of natural materials, the Timberline floor lamp makes a head turning sculptural feature in any room of the house. Designed in the 1970s by Mads Caprani, it was visually distinct amongst its peers, and swiftly became an international sensation. The carefully considered design, such as the inset cord and adjustable direction shade, show Caprani's attention to quality and detail. The lamps natural materials oak, birch, canvas and cast iron and neutral color palette make it complimentary to any style of interior.

The family story goes that the distinctive form of the lamp came from Caprani doodling question marks at his desk as he tried to come up with a new light design, then having a flash of inspiration, a lightbulb moment and realizing that the shape of the question mark might be the answer he was looking for.

Material: Cast iron, white canvas, oak/birch lamp stem.
Color: Natural palette
Lamp Fitting: E27, bulb not included.
Light source: Recommended 810 Lumen - 6W-10W LED
Cord length: 200 cm.
Cable color: Black
Cable material: Textile
Weight: 7,9 kg
Shade diameter Ø55 cm, height lamp 151 cm.

About the designer:

Micheli Alessio "Mads" Caprani grew up in the shadow of World War II and spent his childhood moving from city to city to escape discovery by the Nazis. Eventually, Caprani's family ended up in Denmark, where his ambitions blossomed, giving him the drive to pursue his passions. Trained as an electrician, Caprani was hired by renowned lighting manufacturer Louis Poulson, where he worked on iconic lamps in contemporary design, including those by Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen and Verner Panton.