Introducing the iconic Stemlite (1962), the revolutionary ‘total look’ lamp designed by American visionary Bill Curry. This groundbreaking design shattered traditional norms by integrating the base and shade into a single, self-contained unit with interchangeable modules. Garnering accolades as the most influential lamp of the year by Industrial Design Magazine in 1965, the Stemlite graced the set of the original Star Trek TV series and continued its legacy until 1977.
Reimagined by GUBI after nearly half a century, the new Stemlite collection features two table lamps, two floor lamps, and a pendant light—a clever inversion of the original design—all presented in a fresh, contemporary color palette that honors Curry’s authentic vision. The updated Stemlite faithfully retains Curry’s original heights, including two table lamp sizes, one originally intended as a floor lamp, and the classic floor lamp height. The collection also introduces a taller floor lamp and a