Pharaoh's aim has been to gently frame and enhance the expression of the Plumen light source, preventing glare, and ensure optimum luminous efficiency.
In addition to a precise, harmonious shape, Pharaoh is impressive in its unusual and spectacular form. When the lamp is switched off, the shade appears to be mirror-like, reflective and robust. And yet, the moment the lamp is switched on, the shade takes on a metallic transparency, thereby making the light source visible. The transformation between illuminated and non-illuminated is truly remarkable with Pharaoh really optimising this unique light source.
Hulger are a concept-driven design company set up in 2005 by Michael-George Hemus and Nicolas Roope. Inspired by defects, the set out to tame what is wrong and re-assemble as art, technology and design. With Hulgers design of the light years Pharaoh they have been keen to celebrate light in the way old rulers once celebrated and to encourage the celebration of light.
