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Jony Ive and Balmuda Debut $4,800 'Sailing Lantern' in 1,000-Unit Edition

Orders are live at Balmuda with deliveries slated for March 2026.

Overview

  • The lamp is the first collaboration between LoveFrom and Japanese maker Balmuda, created for real maritime use drawing on Ive’s sailing background.
  • Each unit features precision‑ground polished glass and precision‑machined stainless steel with mirror‑polished, texture‑blasted and electroplated finishes.
  • A dial controls brightness as the light transitions from a pink‑red glow to a white‑blue tint, using red and white LEDs to emulate natural flame behavior.
  • Balmuda’s team spent years meeting Ive’s exacting tolerances, adapting prior portable‑lantern work to achieve the required precision and durability.
  • The limited edition is priced at $4,800 (€4,500) and sold through balmuda.com, with shipments expected to begin in March 2026.