Edison

Founded by German designer Alex Bergman in 2002, Dutch brand Fatboy has enjoyed resounding success. After travelling the world with a thousand ideas an hour, brimming with creativity and coming up with a new concept every minute, its founder made one very large beanbag: the Original pouf was born. It is this oversized pouf story that made Fatboy so famous. The Fatboy pouf quickly became the piece the whole world wanted to swap their chairs for. Indoors or out, the Fatboy pouf embodied Bergman's desire to give those around him a place to rest. Today, the Dutch brand fulfils that same purpose through all manner of furniture, lamps and accessories for indoors and out.

"Sit back, without guilt, and simply take the time to… take your time! Allow yourself that lightness in our stressful lives! Lie down. Enjoy your freedom. Life is a party."

Bergman is also the inventor of other pieces produced by his international brand. At The Cool Republic you'll find one of their flagship designs: the Edison lamp. This collection is a tribute to Thomas Edison, inventor of the electric light bulb – the Edison bulb – in 1879. Edison comes in several sizes, so it can find a spot anywhere in your home or garden. First up is the best-seller, Le Petit, a cordless lamp with a rechargeable battery via USB charger, offering up to 24 hours of light. This model is the perfect bedside lamp, but it will also bring a romantic touch to your balcony or keep you company on your desk while you work. Its handsome design is paired with a dimming function, for maximum flexibility to suit your mood. The various light levels and the bulb's LED technology make it a fresh alternative to the incandescent lamp. Another distinctive feature of the Edison lamp is that it lights up in its entirety, from base to lampshade!

The product comes in five models in total, from the smallest (the Mini set) to the largest (The Giant floor lamp). From the Medium model upwards, Bluetooth connectivity via a mobile app is available. For Fatboy, one of the main concerns beyond decorative appeal and design is the product's durability, along with a desire to grow old alongside your furniture. That is why the choice of materials leans towards sturdy, long-lasting solutions. The Edison lamp is made with an aluminium base and a polyethylene exterior, for rain resistance and worry-free outdoor use with no risk to the bulb and no fading. The lighting's finishing touch is the chance to give it a wardrobe of its own. Interchangeable Cooper Cappie lampshades are on hand to transform the look of your lamp to suit your current taste, with no worries should you redecorate.

Come and choose the perfect model for you!