Originally sketched by Marcello Minale in 1969 but never built. Now reimagined by his son Massimo - refined for performance and crafted from solid metal.
A portable table lamp with twin light shades, designed to cast both a functional task light and a warm, ambient glow. Built from lacquered aluminium, with solid brass detailing. This lamp can be used both indoors and outdoors and comes complete with a magnetic USB charging cable.
Originally sketched by Marcello Minale in 1969 and never built, the concept has been reimagined by his son Massimo - refined for performance and an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.
My dad designed this lamp over 50 years ago, but never got to build it. So I did.
Watch how 2SHADES started out as an idea in a sketchbook, before I transformed it into a portable lamp - with a classic 60s silhouette and a futuristic core.
Bought one originally for our dining terrace and ended up ordering a second for indoors. Battery life is excellent and the magnetic charging cable is a clever touch.
Finding portable lighting that doesn't look cheap is surprisingly difficult. This looks more like a permanent design object than a rechargeable lamp. We've already ordered another one.
Everything from the packaging to the finish feels premium. The two lighting modes are much more useful than I expected.
I've owned portable lamps from a few well-known design brands, but this is the first one that genuinely feels like a piece of furniture rather than a gadget. The dual lighting works brilliantly – one side for reading and the other creates a really warm atmosphere. Beautiful proportions and exceptional build quality.
Well packaged, solidly built, vibe changer. We love it.
I originally bought it because I loved the story behind the design, but it's the performance that's really impressed me. It gives both focused light for working and beautiful ambient light in the evenings. Easily my favourite purchase this year.
