Object of Desire: The Curvy Cindy Table Lamp by Kartell Brightens Any Space

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The Cindy table lamp by Kartell comes in a range of chromatic hues

Shapely, sexy and colourful, Kartell’s Cindy lamp radiates a warm glow when she’s turned on. Even when she’s turned off, she still sparkles.

Ever obliging, Cindy suits any decor. After all, you can choose from eight stylish hues ranging from gunmetal and ultraviolet to flamingo and tangerine. And, with her diminutive size, she’s equally at home on top of a dresser, sofa table or even flanking either end of a sideboard.

A Name for Every Object: Design Items Personified

Ok. When, exactly, did every sofa, lamp and table become personified? Maybe the names are supposed to help us make a connection to the item, whether it’s a trusted friend or edgy acquaintance.

Pottery Barn, for example, has a Marcel armchair (classic, clean lines, perfect for reading – and bringing home to mom?!). E15 has Adam and Ingrid bedside tables. Adam is a simple design made of solid oak. He’s quite thick, and, er, oiled.

Ingrid, on the other hand, is a bit more versatile (choose from oak or walnut). And she’s much more stylish, too, sporting a brushed stainless steel frame that’s cleverly mitred at the edges. Yes, she sounds much more complicated (and high maintenance?) than Adam.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of the Kartell Cindy Lamp

But back to Cindy. She was designed by Italian Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell. Perhaps Cindy was the name of Laviani’s muse or maid. Or maybe she was named by someone at Kartell, hoping to appeal to a North American market. Designboom has done an amazing job chronicling “the making of Cindy,” showcasing Laviani’s sketches, models and prototypes.

Check it out here, and I’m sure you’ll want to bring Cindy home, too. You can find her at Designhouse.