Forestier Chanpen S Diamond Table, silver/black

Chanpen dimmable table lamp with a lampshade made from banana fibre

The lampshade of the Chanpen table lamp is perfectly circular, giving it a look not unlike a full moon – which is what ‘Chanpen’ translates as. The lampshade is covered with fibres from the banana plant, also known as abacá. The diagonally arranged fibres create a diamond pattern reminiscent of a diamond’s cut. Chanpen is dimmable using the rotary dimmer integrated into the base.

The designer Anon Pairot developed a series of lights called Chanpen for the French lighting manufacturer Forestier. He has previously worked for well-known brands such as Fendi, Habitat and Grohe, and at Forestier he was able to indulge his preference for working with natural materials, designing the Chanpen light made from hemp.