Illuminating Outdoor Living: The Solae Revolution
The allure of al fresco dining is undeniable – the gentle breeze, the aroma of a delicious meal, and the fading light of dusk. Yet, as twilight deepens, the magic can often dim. Enter Solae, a groundbreaking portable lamp by acclaimed designer Cecilie Manz for Fritz Hansen, poised to transform how we experience light, both indoors and out. Solae isn’t just a lamp; it’s a statement, merging a profound ethos in nature with the unparalleled quality and craftsmanship synonymous with Fritz Hansen.
Marking Manz’s inaugural rechargeable, portable lamp, Solae challenges conventional thinking about future objects. It’s a testament to thoughtful design, offering new frameworks for versatility and function.
Design Purity Meets Practicality
A Sculptural Statement
Crafted from a single extruded aluminum profile, Solae strikes a remarkable balance between architectural precision and effortless usability. Its form is both robust and refined: a strong oval base rises gracefully, culminating in a relatively light, circular top. This ‘totem-like’ presence grounds the lamp in any space, yet its modest height and compact footprint ensure remarkable portability.
Engineered for Elegant Illumination
The lamp’s carefully considered weight distribution and exquisite dimming capabilities are meticulously tuned for seamless transition from day to night. Soft, focused light radiates downwards, gently illuminating the surface below while expertly shielding the eyes from direct exposure. Manz approached the design from its architectural constraints inward, ensuring elegant proportions and precise light direction from the outset.
Unrivaled Versatility and Sustainable Craftsmanship
Seamless Transitions and Multi-Light Philosophy
Solae transitions effortlessly between environments, equally at home by the pool, in a sunroom, or gracing a patio table. While content to remain stationary, it truly shines as a mobile companion, moving in harmony with the natural rhythms of daily life – always assisting, never obstructing.
Embracing a multi-light philosophy, Solae champions the warmth and adaptability of multiple small points of light over a single overhead source. This approach, widely favored in dining, hospitality, and residential settings, creates an inviting and intimate ambiance. Dimmable in three distinct modes, Solae adapts from a bright task light for daytime activities to a warm, sunset-toned glow perfect for evening relaxation.
Built to Last, Designed for Tomorrow
The extruded profile not only provides a sleek aesthetic but also serves as a seamless housing for the interior elements. This choice underscores Solae’s commitment to durability, sustainability, and longevity, reinforcing Fritz Hansen’s dedication to responsible manufacturing.
Available in three sophisticated finishes – Light Green with a satin anodized aluminum surface, and White and Warm Grey in soft, matte wet-painted finishes – Solae offers options to complement any aesthetic. The satisfying weight of the lamp provides a sense of stability, beautifully contrasting with its inherent lightness of form – a deliberate design choice by Manz.
Cecilie Manz’s Vision: Light You Can Rely On
Manz’s meticulous approach is evident in the extensive prototyping process, involving countless rough cardboard models to refine scale, proportion, and illumination quality. This exploratory rigor mirrors her acclaimed work in furniture, tableware, and other electrified objects.
“I paid a lot of attention to functionality, to the light itself and how it illuminates,” Manz explains. “It was critical that it did more than provide ambient light. Solae should be something you can rely on, a proper light source. I wanted it to work in the centre of a table so you can see what you are eating, feel comfortable and not be blinded by the light.”
Solae embodies a harmonious blend of simplicity and humanity, marrying Manz’s precise vision with Fritz Hansen’s enduring legacy of material honesty and architectural clarity. It is more than just a lamp; it is a sophisticated, functional, and beautiful lighting solution designed for the demands and delights of modern living.
To discover more about the Solae Portable Lamp by Cecilie Manz for Fritz Hansen, please visit fritzhansen.com. Photography courtesy of Fritz Hansen.
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