Frandsen : BALLS

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed information about the Ball series of lamps designed by Benny Frandsen, founder of the FRANDSEN GROUP. It includes specifications, historical context, and various models of the Ball lamps.

Specifications: The Ball series includes various models with different specifications:

Ball Multi: Height 100 cm, E27 7 x max. 40W light source, 80 cm black fabric cord, copper color.
Ball G9: Available in heights of 45 cm and 130 cm, G9 LED max. 4W light source, 200-250 cm transparent cord, available in colors like black, copper, grey, and white.
Ball Pendant: Diameter 18 cm, E27 max. 40W light source, 200 cm cord, available in colors like black, orange, brown, copper, grey, petrole blue, dark green, white, and chrome.
Ball Wall Lamp: Depth 15 cm, E14 40W light source, 230 cm transparent cord, available in colors like lime green, chrome, turquoise, dark purple, yellow, copper, red, orange, and black.

Historical Context: Benny Frandsen began designing lamps in 1968, initially focusing on geometrical designs. The Ball series, first created in 1969, became a design classic. The series has evolved over the years, expanding to include various types of lamps and colors.

Design Philosophy: Benny Frandsen emphasized that lamps should be both practical and fun, which is reflected in the simple and functional design of the Ball series.

Materials and Design: The lamps are primarily made of metal, with options for painted or glossy finishes. The design maintains a consistent aesthetic across different models, with variations in color and size.

Contact Information: FRANDSEN GROUP is located at Egeskovvej 29, 8700 Horsens, Denmark. Contact can be made via phone at +45 76 58 18 18 or email at [email protected]. More information is available on their website www.frandsenlighting.dk.

Catalog excerpts

Height: 100 cm Lightsource: E27 7 x max. 40W (excl.) Cord: 80 cm black fabric Color: Copper Designer: Benny Frandsen

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FRANDSEN - The man who designed the Ball lamp It all started back in 1968 as a modest business in the basement of his own home, where Benny Frandsen began designing lamps when he wasn’t busy earning extra cash in the military. Young and idealistic, he first made only the geometrical lamps that were his own favourites. He quickly discovered, however, that these weren’t selling well, and cast his efforts into round lamps. One of Frandsen’s first round lamps was the Ball series he created in 1969. The design was simple and functional, and Ball went on to become a design classic found in thousands...

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The Ball floor lamp was launched in 1970, and was available in polished aluminium. “Lamps should be both practical and fun,” says Benny Frandsen, seen here with a hanging version of the Ball lamp

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The Ball series grew into new floor and desktop versions in 2011. The first Ball lamp was a wall lamp, and these continue to be a mainstay of the series. Many colours have come and gone in Ball’s history of more than 40 years. The most recent addition, in the fall of 2012, saw Ball launched in copper.

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Ball Ball G9 Height: 155 cm / Spot 018 cm Lightsource: E27 max. 40W (excl.) Cord: 200 cm transparent Color: White On/off switch: On cord Material: Metal (painted) Designer: Benny Frandsen Height: 45 cm Lightsource: G9 LED max. 4W (incl.) Cord: 200 cm transparent Color: Copper On/off switch: On cord Material: Metal Designer: Benny Frandsen Height: 155 cm / Spot 018 cm Lightsource: E27 max. 40W (excl.) Cord: 200 cm transparent Color: Red On/off switch: On cord Material: Metal (painted) Designer: Benny Frandsen Height: 45 cm Lightsource: G9 LED max. 4W (incl.) Cord: 200 cm transparent Color: Grey On/off...

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BALL G9 table lamp

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Ball Ball Ball Ball Ball Diameter: 18 cm Lightsource: E27 max. 40W (excl.) Cord: 200 cm black fabric Color: Black - matt Material: Metal (painted) Ceiling Canopy: Metal (same color as pendant) Designer: Benny Frandsen Diameter: 18 cm Lightsource: E27 max. 40W (excl.) Cord: 200 cm white fabric Color: White - matt Material: Metal (painted) Ceiling Canopy: Metal (same color as pendant) Designer: Benny Frandsen Diameter: 18 cm Lightsource: E27 max. 40W (excl.) Cord: 200 cm black fabric Color: Copper - glossy Material: Metal Ceiling Canopy: Metal (same color as pendant) Designer: Benny Frandsen...

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BALL pendant

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Ball Ball Depth: 15 cm / Spot head 012 cm Lightsource: E14 40W (excl.) Cord: 230 cm transparent Color: Lime green - glossy On/off switch: On cord Material: Metal (painted) Designer: Benny Frandsen Depth: 15 cm / Spot head 012 cm Lightsource: E14 40W (excl.) Cord: 230 cm transparent Color: Dark purple - glossy On/off switch: On cord Material: Metal (painted) Designer: Benny Frandsen Depth: 15 cm / Spot head 012 cm Lightsource: E14 40W (excl.) Cord: 230 cm transparent Color: Chrome - glossy On/off switch: On cord Material: Metal Designer: Benny Frandsen Depth: 15 cm / Spot head 012 cm Lightsource:...

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