Moooi Kaipo TOO

The Moooi Kaipo TOO by Edward van Vliet brings something really special to table lighting - this isn't just another lamp, it's like having a piece of Venetian art sitting on your side table. The whole thing is crafted from hand-blown glass, both the graceful base and the shade, which took van Vliet years to perfect because working entirely in glass presents some serious engineering challenges. Available in rich sepia or sophisticated pewter tones, the Kaipo TOO has this timeless elegance that works equally well in a French parlor or a minimalist Scandinavian loft. The feminine curves of that classic lamp base shape feel familiar yet refined, while the translucent glass creates this beautiful layered effect that makes the light feel soft and warm rather than harsh or direct.

What makes the Kaipo TOO genuinely practical is how that all-glass construction actually enhances the lighting experience rather than just looking pretty. The G9 bulb provides 260 lumens of warm 2700K light that gets beautifully diffused through the hand-blown glass shade, creating this gorgeous ambient glow that makes everything in the room look more inviting. The built-in dimmer switch right on the cord means you can easily adjust from bright reading light to soft mood lighting without getting up, and at just over 33 inches tall with a 15-inch shade, it's perfectly proportioned for bedside tables or living room end tables. The fact that Moooi had to search globally to find Venetian craftsmen skilled enough to execute van Vliet's vision shows in the quality - this feels substantial and well-made in ways that mass-produced lamps simply can't match.

Moooi works with designers like Edward van Vliet because they understand that sometimes the most beautiful ideas are also the most challenging to execute properly. Van Vliet's approach comes from years of experience mixing traditional Western design with modern materials and techniques, and the Kaipo TOO perfectly represents his philosophy that good design should be both a statement piece and something you actually want to live with daily. The brand's willingness to spend years perfecting a single lamp design shows their commitment to supporting designers who push boundaries while creating pieces that enhance how we experience our homes, proving that when you combine artistic vision with serious craftsmanship, you get lighting that feels genuinely special rather than just functional.