The Calypso Light

Marsèll presents The Calypso Light, a project by Frederik Fialin. On view until 6 January 2025 at Marsèll Milano Spiga.

Marsèll marks a new chapter in its ongoing exploration of the intersections between fashion and design with a new collaboration with Danish designer Frederik Fialin. Rooted in a shared vision that prioritises material exploration and the use of innovative techniques to shape new ideas, the project centres on the Calypso Light. Initially unveiled during the Everyday Exquisite exhibition at Berlin Art Week, the lamp has now been reinterpreted in bigger, oversized proportions and clad in leather.

The Calypso Light exemplifies the harmonious balance between form and function, encouraging viewers to reconsider the boundaries between everyday objects and art and underscoring Marsèll’s commitment to design as experience. The brand’s rust leather is used for the lampshade, offering a sensory interplay that adds tactile and visual depth to the object. The natural texture and flaws of the leather invite interaction, while the lamp casts a soft, atmospheric glow that warms the space, creating an intimate ambience. For this special installation, Marsèll and Fialin present three leather-clad Calypso Light floor lamps, alongside two oversized suspended versions designed to fill the flagship store during the festive season.

“At Marsèll, we have always celebrated the passion and skill that professionals bring to their craft. We believe that through knowledge and collaboration, it is possible to create something truly unique and authentic.”
—Marco Cima, Creative Director and Founder of Marsèll
“Elevating the leather to eye level offers a new perspective on a material that is commonplace in footwear but rarely found in lighting. This collaboration marks the first time Studio Frederik Fialin has worked with leather, making it an exciting challenge.”
—Frederik Fialin
BIOGRAPHY

FREDERIK FIALIN is a Danish furniture designer and manufacturer based in Berlin. Trained as a cabinetmaker, his work focuses on creating functional and non-functional furniture at the intersection of art and industrial design. His daily studio practice encompasses in-house production of various products, experimentation with prototyping and model-making, and both analogue and digital design. Fialin collaborates with private clients, international brands, and stores, taking on custom commissions, large-scale objects, and occasional interior design projects.

CREDITS

Photography: Rita Lino

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