Streamlight: Vibia Introduces Class – Elegant lighting for transitional spaces

A timeless and elegant solution for outdoor environments, Sebastian Herkner evokes a sense of nostalgia with his new take on the classic lamppost. Combining the refined aesthetic of a floor lamp with the functional performance of a bollard, Class consists of a robust aluminium shaft and fluted cylindrical glass diffuser, which bathes the surrounding space in a gentle glo

Outdoor lighting tends to be separated into two main categories: independent, de–corative luminaires that have transitioned from the indoor environment, and urban, ar–chitectural lighting that you’ll find illuminating a walkway or integrated into the struc–ture of a space. Classmer–ges these two typologies: ra–ther than silently integrating into the outdoor environment, it stands handsome and proud, radiating with soft, enveloping light thanks to the LEDs encased within its diffuser

“Class emphasises its architectural elegance in its vertical metal structure, as well as the soft waves in the borosilicate glass tube. ” Sebastian Herkner

Pure in form, the fixture’s striking presence is characterised by a durable shaft with an industrial aesthetic that curves gracefully over to embrace the diffuser from above and below. The matte black of the aluminium contrasts with the smooth surface of the glass, resulting in a satisfying combination of textures.

The diffuser, made of translucent glass, is defined by even grooves that allow the light to pass softly through it, producing a comfortable diffuse light for transitional environments. Remote dimming control means the designer can adapt the luminaire’s intensity, shaping the ideal atmosphere according to its intended use. Sebastian Herkner

Class is available as a wall sconce or floor lamp of various heights and with a choice of individual or double asymmetrical diffusers. Surface mounted, the driver remains neatly hidden from view across the collection.

Designed to give a little sway with the breeze, the taller free standing luminaire is over two metres in height and floods the surrounding space with light from above. The two shorter models, less than a metre in height, project a soft radiance from below. The wall sconce completes the collection, designed to wash vertical surfaces with a comfortable glow.