Seki-Han Pendant Lamp

Design

Seki-Han embodies Tobia Scarpa’s exploration of the relationship between material, construction, and lighting. The pendant lamp draws upon the design of the original floor lamp, reinterpreting it with a slightly shorter, horizontally oriented body.

The two ash wood blades are connected by chrome-plated metal fittings and arranged around the central linear light source. The intricate woodwork draws inspiration from shipbuilding techniques, transforming the material into precise, visually lightweight curved surfaces.

Even when the blades are brought close together, a slender line of light remains visible—a detail that enhances the design's poetic character.

Lighting and functionality

The blades can rotate around the light source, adjusting both the quantity and direction of the emitted light.

Depending on their positioning, Seki-Han can provide:

- Direct light
- Indirect light
- Symmetrical distribution
- Asymmetrical distribution

This versatility allows the lamp to be adapted to its environment and the desired atmosphere, shifting from a broader, more uniform output to a more focused, directional light.

The linear LED source was custom-developed for this project and is dimmable. Dimming is managed via a compatible remote control system (dimmer not included).

Materials and construction details

Ash wood is the central element of the composition, defining both its aesthetic identity and how it interacts with light.

The lamp combines:

- Two horizontal ash wood slats
- Chrome-plated metal connectors
- A central tubular light source
- A T8 LED bulb with an opal finish
- A G13 base

The contrast between the tactile warmth of the wood and the precision of the chrome-plated connectors gives the pendant lamp a character that is sophisticated and technical, yet natural.

A reissued classic design

Designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1963, Seki-Han was reintroduced by Flos in 2025, available both as a floor lamp and in a new suspension configuration.

The design preserves the original concept, which allows the wooden elements to rotate around the light source—bridging the tangible, solid nature of wood with the ethereal quality of light.

The name "Seki-Han" refers to a traditional Japanese rice dish associated with special occasions, further enhancing the lamp’s evocative and symbolic character.

Versatility and adaptability

Its horizontal orientation makes Seki-Han particularly well-suited for placement above dining tables, large living area tables, kitchen islands, and workspaces.

The ability to adjust the light distribution allows it to adapt to different times of day and various spatial configurations; it can provide functional, task-oriented lighting or transform into an atmospheric, decorative presence.

Its strong material identity also makes it an excellent choice for lounges, hospitality settings, and contract environments, where lighting design plays a central role in the interior architecture.

Main features

- Fixture power: 22 W
- Voltage: 220–240 V
- Light source: 20 W LED
- Luminous flux: 2800 lm
- Color temperature: 2700K
- Bulb type: T8 LED Retrofit
- Base: G13
- Bulb finish: opal
- Number of light sources: 1
- Light source included
- Dimmable
- Remote dimming
- Dimmer not included
- Protection rating: IP20
- Energy class: D