At Alex Bergman, design favours simplicity. Objects that are easy to
understand, a pleasure to use, and with just the right touch of quirkiness to ensure they never become boring. A Dutch designer and entrepreneur, Alex Bergman is closely associated with the development of Fatboy, a Dutch brand whose ethos is based on a laid-back approach to design. Comfort, simplicity, colour and the reimagining of everyday objects make up a recognisable design language, conceived for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
A philosophy perfectly embodied in the Edison lamps. The concept? Taking the almost universal silhouette of the lampshade lamp and reinterpreting it with clean lines, contemporary technology and, above all… a delightful change of scale. At Maison Vachon, two models are available for hire: the Edison PM Lamp and the Edison GM Lamp, both produced by Fatboy.
A very simple lamp, then. Well, almost.
With the Edison PM Lamp, Alex Bergman and Fatboy have revisited a familiar silhouette: a base, a shade and deliberately simple lines. Its compact size makes it a particularly attractive choice for events. Placed on a table, a pedestal table, a counter or a coffee table, it allows you to scatter small points of light and instantly create a warmer atmosphere.
Its sleek, white silhouette also means it blends easily with different styles of furniture. Whether at a dinner party, a cocktail reception, in a lounge or on a terrace, it provides light without visually dominating the space. And when several lamps are used in the same space, their repetition becomes a design feature in its own right. On a table, a terrace or in the heart of a lounge: small, but certainly not an afterthought.
Same silhouette. Same simplicity. But this time, we’re thinking big.
With the Edison GM Lamp, still produced by Fatboy, the little table lamp takes on a whole new scale to become a genuine feature of the décor. Placed on the floor in a lounge area, next to a sofa, near a bar, on a terrace or in a reception area, it no longer serves merely to provide light: it plays a direct part in the overall design.
Its generous dimensions allow it to enhance the spatial volume of a
room and naturally draw the eye. Used on its own, it creates a focal point. When repeated throughout a space, it can be used to add rhythm to the layout or to define different zones without the need for partitioning elements. A simple way to transform a functional light fitting into a genuine decorative object.
The Edison PM Lamp illuminates the table. The Edison GM Lamp, on the other hand, takes centre stage in the décor.
In the events industry, lighting is one of those details that can completely transform the way a space is perceived. With the Edison PM and GM lamps, it also becomes a piece of furniture in its own right.
And the real appeal of the collection lies in how well these two formats complement each other.
The Edison PM lamp allows you to dot tables, bars and lounge areas with small points of light. The Edison GM lamp works more effectively with larger spaces and becomes a decorative feature in its own right. The two can, of course, be combined. By playing on differences in scale and repeating the same silhouette, it becomes possible to create a cohesive visual scheme, from tabletop level right down to the floor.
Their minimalist aesthetic also makes them easy to integrate into a cocktail party, a reception, a showroom, a terrace, an exhibition stand or a lounge area. Renting Fatboy’s Edison Lamps thus offers a simple solution for creating the right lighting atmosphere whilst adding a touch of playfulness to the décor.
One family, two sizes. Everything you need to see things on a small scale… or on a grand scale.
At Maison Vachon, we love light fittings that do a little more than simply provide light. Available for hire, Alex Bergman’s Edison PM and GM lamps, produced by Fatboy, allow you to play with light, volume and repetition to add depth to a set design.
The PM fits easily on tables and small pieces of furniture, whilst the GM sits on the floor to lend greater presence to the décor. Used together, they allow the same visual identity to be expressed on different scales.
Two lamps that are easy to incorporate into lounge areas, reception spaces, terraces, showrooms, exhibition stands or premium events. A simple silhouette, two sizes and plenty of possibilities.
Because with Edison, sometimes all it takes is switching on the light for the set design to come to life.
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