The light fixtures I Ricchi Poveri are fancy lighting objects which revolve around the light bulb's theme, one of Ingo Maurer's favourite sources of inspiration.
The collection comprises the table lamps "Bzzzz" and "Five Butterflies" with handmade insect models that seem to flutter around the bulb; the table lamp "Toto" whose light bulb is topped by a cap endowed with round ears ; and the ironic "Monument for a Bulb" which lets a group of tiny figurines pay their respects to a seemingly giant light bulb.
It is more than obvious that I Ricchi Poveri aren't merely light sources, but design statements that are surprising, funny and even provocative. The light bulbs are especially created LED light sources that are equipped with a red cable. They don't have to be screwed into a lamp base, making their brass socket and the entire bulb visible. Structure and base are made of brass and steel and are kept in a minimalist style so that the light bulb is always the centre of attention.