Flos Desk Lamp Kelvin LED Desk Lamp
Flos Desk Lamp Kelvin LED Desk Lamp

Kelvin LED Desk Lamp

$645

Made by Flos

Designed by Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguy

Designed by Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen for Flos, the Kelvin LED distills decades of industrial design thinking into a single, disciplined object. Its square head is a governing formal decision, directing light with the precision of an instrument rather than the gesture of a decorative form.

The arm's counterweight is finished through a cataphoresis painting process, a treatment borrowed from automotive manufacturing that delivers both corrosion resistance and a refined, even surface. It balances the lamp's reach without adding visual weight. The polycarbonate base grounds the composition with quiet authority.

  • Three-step Soft Touch switch for graduated light output
  • Cataphoresis-treated counterweight for durability and finish consistency
  • Durable polycarbonate base
  • Signature square head for precise directional illumination

The Kelvin LED reads equally at home on an architect's drafting surface and a residence's writing desk. Its proportions are neither domestic nor strictly industrial - they occupy a considered middle ground that reflects the long design partnership between Citterio and Nguyen.

Color
Color: White

Typically ships in 12-14 weeks.

Pairs well with

Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen in 2009
  • Manufactured by Flos; made in Italy
  • Made of die-cast aluminum alloy body; injection-molded methacrylate diffuser in the head; injection-printed polycarbonate base cover; structural springs in stainless steel and acetal resin sliders
  • Lighting integrated LED (8 W), warm 3000 K, high color rendering index (CRI 95), energy-efficient
  • Features a directional, square LED head; articulated double pantograph arm; head swivels 355° for precise light control
  • Power supply voltage range 100–240 V; includes a three-step Soft Touch switch on the head for dimming or On/Off control
  • Safety features include a counterweight in iron treated with cataphoresis and a safety-locking pin system to secure the base to the body
  • Cord color matches the base finish (commonly black); UL listed for indoor dry use (IP20)
Measurements

H × W × D

22 × 22.8 × 5.9 in.
55.88 × 58 × 15 cm.

Shipping & Returns

Please refer to our shipping and return & exchange policy.

Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Flos. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cataphoresis treatment on the Kelvin LED counterweight?

Cataphoresis is an electrocoating process, commonly used in the automotive industry, in which paint is deposited onto metal through an electric current. It produces a uniform, corrosion-resistant finish with exceptional adhesion, and on the Kelvin LED it gives the counterweight both durability and a precisely even surface quality.

How does the three-step Soft Touch switch work?

The Soft Touch switch cycles through three distinct light output levels with each press, allowing the user to move from a low ambient setting to full task illumination without a dimmer or separate control. This graduated approach suits both focused work and softer atmospheric use.

Why did Citterio and Nguyen choose a square lamp head?

The square head is a deliberate formal and functional decision: it constrains and focuses the LED light source, improving directional precision compared to a rounded form. It also gives the Kelvin LED its recognizable silhouette, making the optical geometry visible in the object's overall identity.

Is the Flos Kelvin LED appropriate for professional studio use?

The Kelvin LED was conceived with both the studio and the residence in mind. Its adjustable arm, precise directional output, and graduated brightness control make it well suited to drafting tables, architectural desks, and other task-oriented environments.

Who are Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen?

Antonio Citterio is a Milan-based architect and designer whose work spans furniture, lighting, and large-scale architecture, with a practice known for disciplined proportion and craft. Toan Nguyen is a Paris-born designer who worked extensively with Citterio before establishing his own studio, contributing a refined sensibility rooted in material clarity and functional precision.

Brand & Designer

Flos
Mayday Table Lamp

Flos

Founded in 1962 in Merano, Italy, by Dino Gavina and Cesare Cassina, Flos specializes in pioneering lighting that merges artistic experimentation, industrial innovation and the visionary spirit of Italian design.
Antonio Citterio
Camelot Sofa

Antonio Citterio

An Italian architect and designer known for his refined, rational approach to furniture, industrial design, and architecture.
Toan Nguy
Kelvin LED Desk Lamp

Toan Nguy

A Paris-born designer known for a disciplined, quietly elegant modernism shaped by usability, precision, and industrial clarity. His work moves between furniture, lighting, and objects, often creating pieces that feel composed, tactile, and highly resolved.