Wide, quality light distribution
Thanks to a perfect balance between a COB LED light source, a large reflector and a generous concave diffuser, the w242 Pastille alu delivers a warm, soft light. Smooth dimming is controlled with a single press on the button at the top of the vertical stem.
Smooth rotation
Pivoting fluidly up and down and on its own axis, the w242 Pastille alu articulates freely to create a soft, diffuse light, while offering definition that is at once delicate and precise.
Recycled and recyclable aluminium
Aluminium is not only a classic, proven and infinitely recyclable material: its strength and lightness allow robust, resource-efficient design. The w242 Pastille alu is made of partially recycled aluminium that can in turn be recycled at the end of its long life.
Minimal footprint, maximum flexibility
The w242 Pastille alu adapts to a wide range of spatial configurations while taking up minimal space. Beyond the classic desk model, a wide range of mounting options lets you clamp it to a desk or a shelf, fix it to the wall, place it on the floor, or integrate it directly into a surface (desk or wall) with no visible cable.
Full-spectrum LED
Designed to recreate the full, continuous chromatic spectrum of sunlight, full-spectrum light has a rich, deep quality impossible to achieve with the limited spectrum of a standard LED. It also offers superior colour rendering, making it an ideal choice for environments where accurate colour perception is essential.
Raw
The w242 Pastille alu is available in a textured raw aluminium finish, with no added coatings or protective treatments. This allows resource-efficient production, easier recycling and a graceful ageing process. From day one, its naturally textured surface offers rich tactile depth, with any marks from the production process simply adding character. Over time, stains, fingerprints and oxidation will evolve into a beautifully distinctive patina.
Designers Sam Hecht and Kim Colin
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin founded their studio, Industrial Facility, to apply careful thinking about form, paired with a singular understanding of contemporary life, drawing beauty from utility across the products, furniture and exhibitions they design. Hecht, originally from London, is a trained industrial designer, while Colin, originally from Los Angeles, trained as an architect.
Counting among their clients forward-looking companies such as Muji and Herman Miller, they are known for an approach that is at once philosophical and pragmatic. Both have been elected Royal Designers, a distinction that recognises sustained excellence in design and significant contribution to society. Their work features in most major permanent collections, including MoMA in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the V&A in London.