The Louise Lamp Emulates the Captivating Glow of Candlelight

“La vie est une aventure faite de rencontres comme autant de lumiéres” –these poetic words by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud translate to “Life is an adventure made of encounters, each like a light.” Inspired by the comforting luminance and ephemeral glow of a candle-lit lantern, Massaud was moved to design the Louise Table Lamp for the lighting company Ramun, founded by Alessandro Mendini. This modern-day rechargeable, battery-powered interpretation of the classic lantern is outfitted with a light source that can be static or dynamic. The latter imitates the natural wavering of a candle flame to create cozy, intimate settings without needing to look for a match.

A modern, cylindrical lantern with a handle is lit and placed on a reflective surface outdoors, against a blurry sunset and water background

The Louise Table Lamp is the third edition of the 7 Stars Project conceived by Mendini, following his iconic Campanello Lamp and Marcel Wanders’ Bella Lamp. The series will end with seven table lamps, each one inspired by Mendini’s original design, which was itself inspired by the Big Dipper constellation.

A woman sitting on a bench reading a book next to a lantern and a vase with flowers

“Ramun Louise Lamp is a comforting, friendly, romantic, and intimate night light,” shares Massaud. “She creates relationships: on the dining table, as a candle light, she becomes the link between people. She participates in a romantic and warm atmosphere, playing a delicate melody. At home, she’s a delicate extra or bedside lamp with a very French refinement.”

A person sits by a window, reading a book. A ribbed glass lamp with a ring handle is on the table beside them, and there is a flower vase with pink flowers. Sunlight filters through the window

A decorative lantern emits a soft glow on an outdoor table, with blurred string lights and glassware in the background, creating a warm and festive ambiance

A decorative glass lamp with a ribbed design and golden accents is lit on a table with blurred lights and empty wine glasses in the background

The rose gold lamp features a tubular, pleated shade made from “Stainedpla” (a pleated material that gives the lamp its delicate features), a ring at the top for easy portability, and a base (with a micro-USB port for recharging) engraved with Massaud’s French words. The power button “ignites” the lantern and adjusts the mode and brightness (up to 20 levels of illumination).

A woman and a child are under a blanket, illuminated by a lamp. The child is reading a book titled "Chut ! On a un plan." The woman gently touches the child's head

The Louise Lamp was also created under the guidance of a renowned ophthalmologist, ensuring the maximum photobiological safety of the lamp and elimination of any ultraviolet or infrared radiation. As an additional delightful feature, Louise plays 10 classical melodies by iconic composers like Georges Bizet, Johann Sebastian Bach, Frédéric Chopin, and Franz Schubert. Two additional songs, “Happy Birthday” and “Silent Night,” makes it easy to pull the Louise out for holidays, celebrations, or just cozy nights under the blankets.

A child and an adult cuddle under a blanket next to a glowing, cylindrical lamp with a handle. The scene has soft, warm lighting