The Blossom Portable Light Blooms a Softness From Ceramic

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First launched in 2023, the original Blossom Portable Light has succeeded in capturing the heart and style of many Original BTC fans. Born from a serendipitous meeting where German designer Fabian Freytag proposed a new, hydro-dipped version of the lamp, the Blossom Portable Light FF Edition launches with a brand-new look. Each unique in their own right, the new edition brings a distinct scheme of materials, beautifully varied in their difference of finish. A glossy bone white decorates the ceramic shade, to be followed by a green metal body, with an organically marble-like hydro-dipped base at the bottom. Cheekily botanical in an endearing way, the imaginative vision of Freytag combined with the meticulous detailing and quality craftsmanship of Original BTC create an enduring and sweet little cordless lighting solution for indoors or out.

Each lamp base undergoes a hydro-dipping process, lovingly made by hand for a one-of-a-kind design. Reflecting Freytag’s love of La Dolce Vita, each one is an organic expression of water, high contrast between white and black glaze creating unique undulations across the surface. Sealed for an enduring finish, the gloss of the base transitions into the body, a metallic green with a soft iridescent finish making the base seem even glossier. As we continue up the body, a flower-shaped shade with the slightest pitch at the bottom, similar to a petal’s edge, makes for a simple yet highly effective look.

A small table lamp with a white shade, green stem, and marbled black-and-white base sits on a stone ledge in front of a beige wall.

A modern table lamp with a white shade, yellow cylindrical base, and a marbled white and black bottom, placed outdoors on a stone surface with greenery in the background.

“We are thrilled to have Fabian bring his fresh, expressive energy to this special edition Blossom Lamp. The hydro-dipped design brings new life to the original form, while remaining rooted in craftsmanship and quality that define O.BTC,” says Charlie Bowles, Director of Original BTC. “It’s a joyful collectible piece that speaks to the power of creative collaboration and marks an exciting step forward chapter as we continue to broaden our range with even more contemporary offerings.”

A small table lamp with a marble-patterned base and beige shade sits on a dark round table with two glasses of red liquid in the background.

Three small table lamps with marble-patterned bases are placed on stone steps, illuminating the area in a dim, columned interior space.

Close-up of the top of a yellow lamp with a flower-shaped edge and a metal cap labeled "Original BTC × Fabian Freytag.

A modern table lamp with a green cylindrical body, white conical shade, and a round marble-patterned base, set against a plain white background.

A modern table lamp with a white conical shade, olive green cylindrical base, and a round marble-patterned bottom, set against a plain light background.

A modern table lamp with a white conical shade, a gold cylindrical stem, and a black and white marbled base, set against a plain white background.

Five upside-down white bowls with small black stains on top, placed on a beige surface. A yellow roll of tape and a pink cloth are in the background.

A gloved hand dips a round object wrapped in tape into a tank of black liquid with swirling patterns, likely for a hydrographic printing process.

A gloved hand holds a spherical object with a black and white marbled pattern, dripping water over a tank during a hydro dipping process.

Close-up of a round object with a black and white marbled pattern and a small hole on top, resting on a cylindrical base against a textured background.

A man removes a ceramic object from a white mold in a workshop, surrounded by shelves and industrial equipment.

A man works in a ceramics workshop, placing molds on a drying rack. Various tools, molds, and shelves are visible in the industrial workspace.

A hand dips a ceramic lampshade into light pink glaze, with several glazed shades drying in the background.

Fabian Freytag is a German designer born in Hamburg. Named on the AD100 list, he founded his eponymous studio in 2012, focusing on the transformation of spaces into works of art. With a passion for beautiful spaces, good drinks, and a sense of celebration, his designs aren’t products of think tanks and statistics – it’s of a life well lived.

A row of glossy, light-colored ceramic lamp shades placed upside down on a surface.

Original BTC was founded by Peter Bowles in 1990, one of the first to use bone china in lighting. Imparting a golden warm hue, this material proved to lend itself beautifully to lighting, inspiring a decades long investigation into the limits of the material. Their bone china pottery is crafted in Stoke-on-Trent, with metal and glass workshops at their headquarters in Oxfordshire. Keeping processes local ensures a lifetime quality guarantee, and maintains strong relationships with suppliers. Proud of the systems they have engineered, many of the materials in their production processes can either be recycled or repurposed – Original BTC even offers spare parts.

A person cleans a white ceramic vase with a cloth at a workbench, with office supplies and a plastic bottle visible in the background.

To learn more about the limited Blossom Portable Light FF Edition by Fabian Freytag for Original BTC, please visit originalbtc.com.

Photography by Birk Alisch.

Growing up in NYC has given Aria a unique perspective into art + design, constantly striving for new projects to get immersed in. An avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, handwork and personal touch is central to what she loves about the built environment. Outside of the city, she enjoys hiking, biking, and learning about space.





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