Rakis Floor Lamp In Ceramic
by Catalin Filip · St. Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom

120x30x30cm (47x12x12")CeramicClay
Rakis is a sculptural ceramic floor lamp designed and made by Romanian-British artist Catalin Filip, its vertical form evoking a c… Read more
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Ships fromHastings, United Kingdom
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Estimated delivery dateNovember 24 - December 1
Cardboard60x50x50cm, 10kg
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Specifications
Dimensions LxWxH
Piece Weight (kg)

5

Production Year

2026

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Design Class

Limited Editions

Number Of Pieces Created

5

FAQ
Does this lamp come with a bulb included?

Yes, it comes with a standard E14 SES LED bulb rated 4W, 2700K and 400lm. If it ever needs replacing, only LED bulbs should be used.

Will it work with my home's electrical supply and plug?

Yes, it's compatible with both 110/130V and 220/230V supplies, and it ships with a plug suited to the destination country.

How long is the cord?

The cord is 200 cm long.

Can I customize this piece?

Yes, it can be customized upon request — use Chat with the maker on this page to discuss details.

How long does it take to receive this lamp?

This piece is made to order, and it usually ships within 6 weeks.

Can I return this piece if I change my mind?

Made-to-order pieces like this one are excluded from the standard 14-day return policy.

What is the lamp made of and how should I care for it?

It's made of ceramic with glaze finishes in black brown and black clay tones. Specific care instructions aren't listed here — use Chat with the maker on this page to ask.

Is this a limited edition piece?

Yes, it's part of a limited edition of 5 pieces, and each one includes a certificate of authenticity.

What is a floor lamp?

A floor lamp is a freestanding light that rests on the floor, tall enough to light a room or a seating area from above surface level. Unlike a table lamp it needs no furniture to stand on, and unlike a ceiling fixture it needs no installation — which makes it the easiest way to add a permanent light source to a room you cannot rewire.

How tall should a floor lamp be?

Between 150 and 180 cm for most positions. The number matters less than the shade height: seated beside the lamp, the bottom edge of the shade should fall at or just below your eye level, roughly 100–130 cm from the floor, so the bulb stays hidden. Uplights and torchieres can be taller because they throw light upward, away from your eyeline.

Where should a floor lamp go in a living room?

Three positions do most of the work: in a corner, where an uplight lifts the darkest part of the room; beside or slightly behind a chair, for reading; and behind or over the sofa, where an arc lamp substitutes for a ceiling fixture. Avoid placing one directly in a walkway or where its cable crosses a route people take.

What is an arc floor lamp for?

An arc or arched lamp has a long curved arm that extends the light source away from the base, so it can hang over a sofa, a coffee table or a chair without anything mounted overhead. It is the standard solution in rented flats and rooms with no central fixture. Check two things before buying: how far the arm reaches, and how heavy the counterweighted base is.

What is a torchiere, and when should I use one?

A torchiere directs light upward into the ceiling rather than down into the room. The ceiling reflects it back as soft, even, glare-free light, which makes a low or dark room feel considerably larger. It works best against pale matte ceilings; dark or heavily textured surfaces absorb much of the effect.

Which floor lamp is best for reading?

ne with directed light and an adjustable or downward-facing shade — a swing-arm or tripod lamp rather than an uplight. Aim for 400–800 lumens landing on the page, position the lamp slightly behind and to the side of your shoulder, and choose a shade deep or opaque enough that you never see the bulb from your reading position.

Do you have floor lamps with an integrated table or shelf?

Yes — there is a dedicated selection of lamp-and-table pieces, and it is one of the more interesting corners of the catalogue. These are not the shelf-tower lamps sold by furniture chains but single designed objects in which the light and the surface are one thing: illuminated side and coffee tables, lamps whose base doubles as a tabletop, and sculptural pieces that read as furniture with a light source built into them. They are made in ash and plywood, steel, brass, stoneware, marble and natural fiber, and several are held in stock rather than made to order. They earn their place beside a sofa or an armchair where there is only floor space for one object instead of two.

Are the shades replaceable, and can I change them?

It depends entirely on the piece. Where a lamp uses a conventional frame and a standard fitting, a shade can usually be swapped. Many pieces here, though, are designed as a single form — a blown glass diffuser, a paper shade sized to its frame, a ceramic body — where the shade is the lamp and is not intended to be changed. Product pages describe the construction; ask us if you need certainty.

How stable are they, and are they safe with children or pets?

Stability comes from base weight and footprint, both listed on product pages. Tall slim lamps and long arc arms need a substantial counterweight, and a heavy handmade lamp is not a piece you want knocked over. In a home with small children or large dogs, favor a low center of gravity, a wide base, and a position out of traffic routes — and route the cable along a wall rather than across a floor.

Which materials work best for a floor lamp?

Brass, steel and aluminum for slim arms and arcs that need structural strength; solid wood for tripods and columns with visible joinery; ceramic, stone and concrete for weight and a low center of gravity; woven rattan and natural fiber for texture and broad, dappled light; handmade and rice paper for the soft, screen-like glow associated with Japanese lighting. All of them show wear as patina rather than damage.

Description

Rakis is a sculptural ceramic floor lamp designed and made by Romanian-British artist Catalin Filip, its vertical form evoking a central stem that balances strength against fragility. Each curve pushes the raw clay to its limit, nearly collapsing under its own weight, before being dried quickly to capture that motion and fluidity permanently in the material.Standing 1.2m tall, the lamp comes in three ceramic sections that stack on top of one another. The light itself is handmade, part of a limited collection of sculptural ceramic lighting and furniture.It’s compatible with 110/130V and 220/230V supplies, and comes with a standard E14 SES LED bulb and a plug suited to the destination country. If the bulb ever needs replacing, only LED bulbs should be used.

Dimensions LxWxH
Piece Weight (kg)

5

Production Year

2026

Material

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Technique

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Color

Design Class

Limited Editions

Number Of Pieces Created

5

About Catalin Filip Visit Showroom →

Catalin Filip, is an artist and designer creating sculptural lamps and vessels shaped by the natural response of raw clay under the force of gravity. He bends, pulls, and stretches the material, aiming to preserve its fluidity in a hardened, stone-like form. The dynamics of folds and bends make each piece appear effortlessly shaped by elemental forces.Starting with simple shapes—cylinders and tubes rolled from slabs—he suspends them over a rod and lets gravity guide their transformation, adjusting the form with minimal intervention. Inspired by natural distortions such as carved hills and wind-bent trees, he seeks to understand and echo these processes in his work. Each piece hints at its own creation, capturing not just the final form, but the journey of how it came to be.With a background in architecture, Filip is drawn to the intersection of function and form. His ceramic lamps serve as both sculptural objects and practical light sources, designed to be visually compelling whether illuminated or not. The minimalist aesthetic and usability of his work make it easy to envision in domestic interiors, offering a quiet satisfaction through their seamless integration into space.
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