Flos – Flos - Aim Pendant

The latest project by brothers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos challenges at least two maxims of lighting design.

The first of these maxims, in terms of ceiling fittings, undoubtedly regard the geometric centrality of the light source: chandeliers must be hung up high, at the intersection of the diagonals in those geometric spaces we call rooms.

However, Aim declares its independence from such reverence to tradition, proposing a system that, while suspended from the ceiling, is freed from any concept of centrality.

The light can be positioned wherever desired, by hooking it up to the electricity supply on the floor via long cables. The second aesthetic and hence behavioural “break-away” regards precisely those long cables.

Anyone who designs lights has always been taught that the cable is a purely functional element, and as such, it should be hidden and used sparingly. An abundance of cable, especially on the ceiling, was seen as a kind of “temporary solution”. Ronan and Erwan overturn this assumption too.

Not only does Aim potentially reject centrality, but it can also proliferate into a forest of cables. Cables that go up and cables that come down; cables with a clear aesthetic function.

The actual reflector is, after all, less important, simply a fruit hanging from any one of the cables, at a height to be gauged, with an angle of inclination that can be altered.

The aim is therefore not just a lamp, but an installation in a nutshell. Despite being a faultless industrial product, it references a philosophy of art more than the philosophy of design. In any case, this is not the first time that the French brothers have surprised us with their “lateral

The LED can be dimmed with a «Triac for Led» dimmer approved by Flos. Flos does not respond in case of wrong.

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How much will it cost? …..

• Local and UK Mainland orders under £1000.00 = Free Door to Door
• Rest of UK Mainland and orders over £1000.00 = Home Delivery to Room of Choice = £95.00 or Optional 2 Man Home Delivery & Assembly = £195.00
• Collection in store = Free
• Non UK Mainland deliveries  = Contact us for a quote
• Clearance = Contact us for a quote

For orders outside local areas or over £1000.00 we offer a home delivery service for a small £95.00 fee, this is usually because the items are heavier and bulkier and require specialist care so we appoint a home delivery team and you have the choice to select the Home Delivery and Assembly option should you wish.

How will you deliver to me once my order is ready?…

Qualifying Free Delivery:

• Company Vehicle or Courier Delivery
• Within 24-48 hours of goods arriving in stock
• Pre-arranged with you to arrive Monday - Friday (Saturday delivery is possible for an additional cost)
• Tracking Details provided where possible depending on the courier
• Please note this is a Door to Door Service only

We will appoint a courier or use our company vehicle to operate our free local delivery service within Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester and Merseyside and for orders within UK Mainland which fall under £1000.00

Home Delivery to Room of Choice and 2 Man Home Delivery & Assembly:

• Home Delivery to Room of Choice and Optional 2 Man Home Delivery & Assembly
• Within 7 – 10 working days of goods arriving in stock
• Pre-arranged with you to arrive Monday – Friday; 3-4 hour delivery window
• Goods unpacked, positioned and packaging removed when Delivery & Assembly has been selected at the checkout

Please Note: Assembly excludes wardrobes, system and wall mounted furniture, mirrors and light fittings, please contact us for a quote and availability.

Clearance Items:

Items available from clearance can either be collected from our showroom or we can arrange for them to be delivered to you.  

If the items are boxed, they can be collected or delivered within 2 -3 days or placing an order.

If the items are ex-display, they are usually still available to view in our showroom before purchase. We aim to have them ready with 7 – 10 days as they may need to be disassembled, and shall need to source packaging for safe transport as the original packaging will have been discarded. Costs will vary depending on your location and if the goods require special handling, please contact us for a quote.