Sampei Outdoor Floor Lamp
Made by Davide Groppi
Designed by Enzo Calabrese and Davide Groppi
Awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 2014, the Sampei Outdoor Floor Lamp represents one of the most recognized achievements in contemporary Italian lighting design. Conceived by Enzo Calabrese and Davide Groppi, the form draws directly from the image of a fishing rod held aloft, a gesture both elemental and theatrical.
Davide Groppi approaches each fixture as a meditation on how light inhabits space, stripping form to its barest essentials. Sampei is among his most resolved answers: a slender arc of matte black metal and fiberglass, adjustable in height to nearly 14 feet, directing a focused spotlight with quiet precision.
- Compasso d'Oro award winner, 2014
- Matte black metal and fiberglass construction
- Adjustable height reaching approximately 14 feet
- Focused spotlight directionality
- Designed for outdoor environments
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Compasso d'Oro and why does it matter?
The Compasso d'Oro, awarded by the ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale), is the oldest and most prestigious design award in the world. A win signals that a product has met the highest standards of design culture, innovation, and production quality, as evaluated by an independent jury of design historians, critics, and professionals.
Is the Sampei lamp truly designed for outdoor use?
Yes. The Sampei Outdoor Floor Lamp is engineered for exterior environments, using metal and fiberglass materials suited to outdoor conditions. Its matte black finish is selected for durability as well as aesthetic consistency in natural light.
How does the height adjustment on Sampei work?
The lamp's slender pole is adjustable, allowing the overall arc height to be modified to suit the scale of the surrounding space. At full extension it reaches approximately 14 feet, though minor assembly is required upon installation.
Who is Davide Groppi and what defines his design philosophy?
Davide Groppi is a Piacenza-based Italian designer whose practice centers on the relationship between light, emotion, and space. His work consistently strips the fixture to its conceptual core, prioritizing the quality and character of the light itself over the object's physical presence.
Can Sampei be used to illuminate a specific area or object outdoors?
Yes. The tip of the arc carries an adjustable spotlight, allowing precise direction of the beam. This makes it well suited to illuminating a seating area, a specimen plant, a sculpture, or any defined zone within a larger outdoor setting.
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