Around the world with Gustave
Vincent Van Duysen’s first portable light for Flos is the perfect dining companion. We take GUSTAVE on a trip to three restaurants, travelling to Berlin, New York and Mexico City, testing its design possibilities and adaptable nature in a series of diverse settings.
Each Gustave finish was carefully designed and selected with Vincent Van Duysen. The full colour palette matches special locations around the world, taking into account the identity and interior design of each restaurant. Thanks to this variety of finishes, Gustave adapts to all styles.
At each location, the lamp’s soft glow charmingly graces the tables, contributing to the setting’s atmosphere. Van Duysen created a fitting design to adapt to different interiors and moods, versatile yet distinctive in its minimalist, sophisticated forms.
MEXICO CITY
Rosetta
Owner Elena Reygadas describes Rosetta as ‘a living organism’: located in a large mansion in Mexico City’s Roma neighbourhood, the restaurant’s menu is based on seasonality and availability of fresh ingredients. Each space has a unique character, guests dine within a tropical atmosphere by day, surrounded by plants and natural light. At night, subdued illumination contributes to a mysterious, intimate atmosphere. ‘What matters the most is the experience inside the restaurant,’ says Reygadas. ‘I seek to use a type of lighting that generates pleasant atmospheres and invites customers to enjoy the space.’ Photography by Pia Riverola.
The perfect light for an evening around the table
The exclusive Gustave optical system, patented by Flos, uses a series of asymmetrical emission lenses placed in revolution to distribute light obliquely 360º around the lamp. This achieves an excellent ratio between the very contained table space occupied by Gustave and the large, illuminated area, which boasts even and high-quality light.
The Gustave lighting scheme was expressly designed to provide the perfect light and unbeatable visual comfort for tables of up to four diners.
The ideal companion for your home
Charging via USB-C cable and LED indicator for charge and autonomy management. Charging time: 5-6h. Autonomy: 6h at 100%, 10h at 50% and 18h at 25%. Adjust intensity with a capacitive touch button.
BERLIN
Lode & Stijn
Lode van Zuylen and Stijn Remi run this small Berlin restaurant focusing on natural produce in a relaxed atmosphere. ‘When we opened the restaurant, we didn’t really think deeply about a perfect light plan,’ admits van Zuylen. Local design studio Labolleur took care of the lighting in the space (which includes Achille Castiglioni’s Frisbi for Flos). ‘These lights aren’t just really beautiful objects, but the light that gets reflected is really great for a table setting as it is not a spotlight. It brings the people at the table even more together.’
Photography by Volker Conradus.
The perfect light for an evening around the table
The exclusive Gustave optical system, patented by Flos, uses a series of asymmetrical emission lenses placed in revolution to distribute light obliquely 360º around the lamp. This achieves an excellent ratio between the very contained table space occupied by Gustave and the large, illuminated area, which boasts even and high-quality light.
The Gustave lighting scheme was expressly designed to provide the perfect light and unbeatable visual comfort for tables of up to four diners.
