“The light is the fisherman’s line, ready to capture faces, looks, people.”

Sampei is not just a lamp — it’s a poetic gesture, an authentic ready-made born from the transformation of a flexible fishing rod into a refined lighting sculpture. Evoking the delicate sway of willow branches or bamboo rods stirred by a breeze, Sampei’s presence is both graceful and surprising. A celebration of lightness and verticality, it invites the viewer to look up, to be enchanted by a seemingly weightless form that gently touches the space with light.

The slender structure, painted matte black, enhances its quiet elegance while housing a powerful yet subtle light source. Sampei is available in four different heights and in both indoor and outdoor versions, bringing its charm to a variety of settings — from living rooms to gardens.

Key Features:

• Designers: Enzo Calabrese & Davide Groppi
• Structure: Flexible rod, black finish
• Light Concept: Indirect, upward-casting beam
• Available Heights: 4 different configurations
• Use: Indoor and outdoor options
• Awards: XXIII Compasso d’Oro ADI (2014), Elle Deco International Design Award (2012)

Sampei is a visual haiku — minimal, unexpected, and full of wonder. A truly award-winning design that turns the act of lighting into an art of subtle seduction.