Frank Buchwald’s Machine Lights are iconic handcrafted lamps that transcend fleeting design trends and popular fashion. Each Machine Light is a unique work of art, defined by uncompromising craftsmanship and a distinctive industrial aesthetic. Their authoritative presence and meticulous attention to detail place them among the timeless classics of sculptural lighting design. Unlike conventional lighting, Buchwald’s Machine Lights are not limited by function alone. Inspired by 20th-century industrial machine design, these exclusive designer lamps reinterpret the very essence of light and machinery. Rather than simply illuminating a space, each piece explores new dimensions of industrial design lighting, blending artistic vision with mechanical precision. Frank Buchwald’s Machine Lights are perfect for collectors, interior designers, and anyone seeking unique, statement-making lighting that combines the beauty of art with the innovation of modern engineering.
Burnished steel version | Stainless steel version Handblown glass globe, burnished steel or stainless steel, brushed brass, textile cables, voltage: 230 V / 120V, tube lamp 2 x 40W, B. 30 cm, H. 54 cm | W. 12.2 inch, H. 21.2 inch
LIMITED EDITION OF 6 PIECES Burnished steel version | Stainless steel version Handblown glass globe with 4 nozzles Burnished steel, brushed brass, textile cables, flexible brass tube 4 filament tube bulbs, 4x60 W, separate unit for dimming Total height: 85 cm/33.5 inch, diameter globe 40 cm/15.5 inch Weight 18 kg/39.7 lbs Sold out
Machine Light ML15 HELIOS Limited edition of 15 pieces
Marking 15 years of MB&F MAD Gallery, Geneva.
For this anniversary, ML 15 HELIOS has been created.
A small edition to celebrate 15 years of creativity and independent spirit.
15 years. 15 pieces.
Length: 460 mm
Height: 440 mm
Width: 350 mm
Material: Stainless steel with brass elements
Weight: 9 kg
Light bulb: Globe bulb, 120 mm diameter, with dimmable LED ring
Cable: Silver textile cable
, electrical wiring with flexible stainless steel tubes
Additional features: Two blue diffuser rings, a blue illuminated switch, and a head section adjustable 45° to the right and 45° to the left (total 90°).
Burnished steel version | Stainless steel version Burnished steel or stainless steel, brushed brass voltage: 230 V / 120V, spirally filament bulb 3 x 40W B. 67 cm, H. 39 cm | W. 26.4 inch, H. 15.4 inch
Burnished steel, brushed brass, adjustable brass shield voltage: 230 V / 110V tube lamp 1 x 60W
The ML Vector takes its inspiration from the shapes and mechanisms of early science fiction and the technology of flight.
The elongated light source, adjustable brass shield and exposed mechanical elements give the lamp the appearance of a technical instrument. Brushed stainless steel and brass define its character, while the carefully constructed joints and proportions create a balance between function and sculptural form.
A light object with a distinctly mechanical character and a touch of nostalgia for a future once imagined.
Burnished steel, brushed brass, voltage: 230 V / 110V, tube lamp 1 x 60W, B. 61 cm, H. 28 cm | W. 24 inch, H. 11 inch OUT OF PRODUCTION
Burnished steel, brushed brass Voltage: 230 V/120V, spirally filament bulb 2 x 40W, textile cable B. 44 cm, H. 70 cm | W. 17.3 inch, H. 27.5 inch
Burnished steel, brushed brass, 4 x tube lamps, clear, 60 W Height-adjustable 3 axles up to one, flexible brass tubes Max. height: 1,10 m, length: 1,20 m, weight: 17 Kg Max. height: 43.3 inch, length: 47.2 inch, weight: 37 lb
Burnished steel, brushed brass voltage: 230 V / 110V, textile cable, flexible brass tubes, tubular bulb, 1 x 60W L. 42 cm, H. 40 cm, weight: 7 Kg | H. 15.7 inch, B. 16.1 inch, L. 16.5 inch, weight: 15.4lb
Burnished steel, Brushed brass Adjustable reflector shades, textile cable 3 x filament globe bulbs, 40W Voltage: 230V / 120V B: 48 cm, H: 45 cm | B: 19 inch, H: 17.7 inch OUT OF PRODUCTION
Burnished steel, brushed brass Voltage: 230 V / 110V, textile cable Globe bulb, 1 x 60W, height adjustable up to 85 cm / 33,5 inch Length: 100 cm / 39,4 inch, brass shade: diameter 25 cm / 9,8 inch
Stainless steel, brushed brass Voltage: 230 V / 110V, textile cable, tube lamp, 1 x 60W Basic height: 53 cm / 20.8 inch | height adjustable up to 85 cm / 33,5 inch | length: 86 cm / 33.8 inch Burnished steel | Stainless steel
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