Product Description
The Semi lamp was designed in 1968 as a product of the creative partnership between two architecture students, Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup. Reacting against the 'cosy era' that was dominating Denmark at the time, Bonderup and Thorup wanted to create a lamp that incorporated sharp, clean lines and a geometric shape. Their design was submitted for a competition at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Architecture and won first prize.
Semi is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back. With its distinctive arch-shaped, enamelled metal shade, lightness of form and unique, timeless design, the elegant Semi lamp achieved great success in the 1980s and became, at that time, the best-selling Danish design, gaining worldwide recognition and iconic status.
Materials & Finishes
The arc of the lamp is enamelled metal with a shape based on two quarters of a circle.
Dimensions
Small:
Shade - Ø 30 x H 15 cm
Cord length - 2.2 m
Medium:
Shade - Ø 47 x H 23.5 cm
Cord length - 2.2 m
Large:
Shade - Ø 60 x H 30 cm
Cord length - 2.2 m
Bulb Requirements
Small: 470 Lumen (40W incandescent - 28W halogen - 4-6W LED)
Medium: 810 Lumen (60W incandescent - 40-60W halogen - 6-10W LED)
Large: 810 Lumen (60W incandescent - 40-60W halogen - 6-10W LED)
Delivery Times
2-4 weeks
Additional Information
Not all Gubi furniture & lighting is available to buy online. However, the full range can be ordered via our London-based showroom. Please contact our design team on 020 8421 1779 if you require further information or to discuss the Chaplins Price Promise.
Year of design
1968
