An  emblem of modern elegance and functional clarity, the Daphine lamp epitomizes the design ethos of Lumina. Conceived through an approach as restrained as it is rigorous, the lamp is defined by three essential elements: a pivoting diffuser, a two-segment articulated arm, and an electromechanical transformer housed within a cylindrical base capped in metal.

The Daphine emerged in 1975 from a modest workshop in Sedriano, in the province of Milan, shaped by the technical mastery of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineer who adapted his own machinery to realize the design. Its conception reflects Cimini’s enduring philosophy — “lots of light, not much lamp” — a principle that continues to guide every object produced under the Lumina name since the company’s founding in 1980.

Recognised internationally as a landmark of lighting design, the Daphine has been acquired by major museums and cultural institutions, among them the Brooklyn Museum and Judd Foundation in New York, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Neue Sammlung in Munich, and the Triennale di Milano. Its continued relevance affirms its status as an enduring icon of contemporary design.