Miles Portable Lamp

Design

The Miles Small Portable Lamp in Graphite takes its cue from the shared pulse of music and glassmaking. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, it nods to brass instruments with an inner, fluted silhouette that reads like a quiet horn section under low light. A clean outer casing keeps the form disciplined and direct, so the eye rests on proportion, not flourish. Nothing shouts. It simply feels composed.

Within the wider Miles collection by Lasvit, linked inner forms can read as a visual rhythm when pieces are grouped. This portable version distills that idea into a single, compact figure. The profile is lean, the gesture familiar, and the presence confident without being loud.

Materials & Build

Graphite-colored, hand‑blown glass sits at the heart of the piece, held by a graphite gray frame. The outer shell is deliberately simple to frame the curvaceous, lightly fluted “horn” shape within. The contrast brings depth without adding noise. Each lamp is handmade, so subtle bubbles or tonal shifts may appear—small markers of the process and of the glassmaker’s hand. Photography is illustrative; the real character shows best in person.

There is one shape offered in this size, which keeps the focus on the silhouette and the clarity of the idea. The build feels precise yet human, the way a good instrument feels: balanced, honest, and ready to live with.

Comfort & Use

This is a portable light meant to move at a moment’s notice. From a reading corner to the hallway to the dining table, it goes where it’s needed and settles in quickly. The form is easy to grasp and place, and the footprint stays modest, so it shares space politely with books, trays, or a small vase. And it works just as well on its own, as a quiet note after dark.

Placement & Lifestyle

On a nightstand, it gives the room a calm, finished look. On a shelf or console, it adds shape without clutter. It suits a pared‑back apartment, a layered townhouse, or a hotel suite with equal ease. The graphite palette is neutral but not cold, so it pairs well with walnut, oak, marble, and brushed metals. Grouped with other pieces from Lasvit, it can build a subtle rhythm across a room; solo, it reads as a clear, modern accent.

Longevity

The materials are chosen to age well. Hand‑blown glass keeps its integrity with basic care, and the graphite gray frame sidesteps trends, letting the form do the work year after year. Light variations and tiny bubbles are not flaws; they mark the craft and ensure no two are quite the same. A soft cloth is usually enough for upkeep. Treat it as one would a favorite instrument—handled with respect, used often, and enjoyed daily.

Miles by Lasvit is built on restraint and intent, which is why it holds up over time. The idea is strong, the execution clean, and the experience simple. That is the enduring appeal of this small portable lamp in Graphite.