philippe tabet reimagines industrial bulkhead lamp as face-like lighting fixture

QB1, designed by Philippe Tabet, revisits the traditional bulkhead lamp commonly used in industrial and outdoor environments. The fixture, developed for Galleria Luisa delle Piane, retains the defining elements of the reference object, a protective metal grid and a compact, functional form, while reinterpreting them through a contemporary design approach.

all images by Zep Studio

The lamp consists of an aluminum cage and a frosted glass diffuser, creating a deliberate interplay between structure and light. A custom LED plate is positioned behind the glass to ensure even, controlled illumination. The piece continues designer Philippe Tabet’s interest in the relationship between object, form, and expression, drawing on themes explored in his earlier work with masks and facial typologies.

QB1 reinterprets the traditional industrial bulkhead lamp

Philippe Tabet transforms a utilitarian fixture into a contemporary light

the design references protective metal grids found in classic bulkhead lamps

frosted glass softens and diffuses the emitted light

QB1 maintains the compact proportions of its industrial source

the fixture reflects the designer’s ongoing exploration of form and character

the metal grid echoes the protective logic of outdoor lighting

the aluminum frame provides structural clarity and durability

the lamp merges functional typology with sculptural presence

the frosted glass element creates a controlled lighting effect

industrial references are translated into a contemporary context

project info:

name: QB1 for Galleria Luisa delle Piane
designer: Philippe Tabet | @philippe_tabet

materials: Aluminum, Glass

dimensions: 27 / 19 / 12 cm

photographer: Zep Studio | @zepstudio

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom