Controversial yet beautiful, the captivating Flos Gun Lamp takes the form of a Kalashnikov assault rifle to represent the brutal realities of armed conflict, whilst its use of opulent colour symbolises the economical benefits garnered by some through the international arms trade. Created to make a statement the lamp also carries a pattern of small crosses inside the shade to act as a reminder of those lost to the futility of warfare and is signed off with the poetic mantra of its creator 'happiness is a hot gun'. A percentage of the profit generated by the he Flos Gun Table Lamp is donated to the charity 'Frères des Hommes'.
French designer Philippe Starck (born 1949) is one of the world’s most famous product designers with a rich portfolio of contemporary designs to his name.
His impressive portfolio covers everything from the iconic Juicy Salif citrus squeezer to modern table lamps, Ghost chairs and wall mirrors. Philippe Starck designs for leading Italian furniture and lighting brands Kartell, Cassina and Flos.