Verner Panton originally created the Topan collection in 1959, starting with the Topan VP6 Pendant. This was his second-ever design, and it quickly evolved in 1962 to a Table Lamp and Floor Lamp when Danish designer Nanna Ditzel commissioned an unconventional lamp for her exhibition. Now, over 60 years later, &Tradition and Verner Panton Design AG have revived this original Panton conception with a fresh perspective presented as two free-standing lamps. The distinctive shade sits upon a clear acrylic tube, creating the illusion of levity and allowing the shade to be easily positioned and directed.

The new Topan lamps transform the original pendant into a sculptural, freestanding light. Available as a table lamp, standing at 31.5cm, and a floor lamp, which stands at 46.5cm, the instantly recognisable form plays on perception, transparency, and levity. The spun aluminium shade, available in Grey Beige, Vermilion Red, and Chrome, sits freely on its acrylic base, allowing it to be rotated to produce direct or indirect lighting. Direct the Topan towards a wall to reflect light into the room for a warm and comfortable ambience. If brighter, functional lighting is required, face the shade into the room for a wide beam of light. The playful and atmospheric model is a signature of Panton’s approach to design, created to complement both domestic and commercial spaces.

The concept of the Jack Light sprang from Tom Dixon's early star paper lantern design, which he designed for Habitat in the 1970s. Aiming to improve on the fragility of the paper lantern while still maintaining its calm and relaxing effect, Tom manufactured the first Jack Light in the 1990s in his workshop for his company, Eurolounge, which acted as a platform for his new work with plastics. As Eurolounge’s first product, the Jack light was, in essence, a multifunctional piece, acting as a sculpture, light and stool. This design was very well received, with a German nightclub featuring 70 Jack Lights as a part of the interior, and Tom Dixon then collaborating with lighting designer Jeremy Lord to create a tower of forty Jack Lights, lit with changing colours. The light won the Millennium Mark Award for Great British Design in 1997.

Now released from its 20-year license of Italian production, this iconic design has been brought back to the UK. It has been re-engineered & recoloured to make the graphic form fresh and re-invigorated. The light is sturdy enough to sit on, but lightweight enough to lift with ease, and is a truly playful addition to any space. Tom Dixon teased the re-release of the Jack Light at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen this year, so we are eagerly awaiting this instantly recognisable blend of sculpture, furniture and lighting.