The Air Lamp from LUXA (5B47) is a totally new concept for homes, with a trendy retro look and a lampshade that floats in mid-air.

The Air Lamp contains a patented system of top-end electronics that produces an electro-magnetically repulsive column above the centre of the lamp base, supporting the shade against the force of gravity. The electronics have been programmed to make the shade gently rotate, so that light, colour and movement are all achieved from thet same lamp.

The lamp has energy-saving LED lighting and can be used as an up and a down-lighter. The upper and lower lights can be operated independently or both together. Power consumption is around 11w with the lights on and 3w without.

The shades are mounted on a small magnetic disc that can carry weights of up to 100g, so when the shade isn't being used,  other objects can be rotated in mid-air - messages, little presents, reminder, for instance.

The Air Lamp is currently available with white, red or silver lampshades and with silver metal or red lacquered stand.

Information www.luxa.co.uk.