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Panton’s Topan Lamp | For Floor & Table

Originally designed in 1959 as a pendant lamp, the Topan floor and table lamps bring a new perspective to one of Panton’s most recognisable forms. Transforming the spherical Topan pendant into a sculptural, freestanding light, the design plays with perception, transparency, and levity.  

The concept behind the floor and table lamp reinterpretation can be traced back to 1962, when Danish designer Nanna Ditzel sought an unconventional lighting solution for her exhibition. She turned to her close friend, and fellow designer, Verner Panton, who suggested using his design in an elegant yet unexpected display: mounting the Topan shade on a cylindrical acrylic base, allowing it to hover just above the ground. The effect was both playful and atmospheric, a signature of Panton’s visionary approach to design.  

https://www.andtradition.com/journal/pantons-topan-table-and-floor-lamps