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A sculptural light disguised as a hardcover book.
Open the wooden cover, and the Lumio instantly illuminates. Close it, and it discreetly tucks away onto a bookshelf. Designed by architect Max Gunawan, the Lumio functions as an adaptable, cordless ambient lamp. Its flexible spine and hidden interior magnets allow you to open it flat, prop it upright at 90 or 180 degrees, or fan it open a full 360 degrees into a freestanding cylindrical lantern.
Unlike fragile paper fixtures or lightweight kno...
A sculptural light disguised as a hardcover book.
Open the wooden cover, and the Lumio instantly illuminates. Close it, and it discreetly tucks away onto a bookshelf. Designed by architect Max Gunawan, the Lumio functions as an adaptable, cordless ambient lamp. Its flexible spine and hidden interior magnets allow you to open it flat, prop it upright at 90 or 180 degrees, or fan it open a full 360 degrees into a freestanding cylindrical lantern.
Unlike fragile paper fixtures or lightweight knockoffs, the "pages" are cut from durable, water-resistant Tyvek® that diffuses bright, warm white LED light without tearing or yellowing over time. Rechargeable via USB-C, it delivers up to 8 hours of cordless light on a single charge—ideal as an accent light, bedside reading companion, or centerpiece.
Features of the Lumio Book Lamp include:
Light Output: 500 lumens (equivalent to a 40W bulb) with a warm 2700K ambient color temperature.
Battery & Power: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Up to 8 hours of continuous run time; fully charges in 2–3 hours via included USB-C cable.
Magnetic Versatility: Embedded neodymium magnets in both wood covers allow the lamp to open 360° or attach directly to magnetic metal surfaces.
Dimensions (Closed): 8.5h x 6.5w x 1.25"d. (Standard hardcover book scale).
No. The interior pleats are made from high-density Tyvek®, an ultra-durable synthetic material that is tear-resistant, water-repellent, and designed to withstand thousands of openings and closings without weakening.
Is it bright enough to read next to?
Yes. At 500 lumens with a warm 2700K color tone, it produces soft, glare-free ambient light strong enough for reading in bed or lighting up an accent corner, without the harshness of a bare bulb.
Can I keep it plugged in on a shelf, or is it battery-only?
You can use it both ways. It runs cordlessly for up to 8 hours, but it can also remain plugged in via the included USB-C cable for permanent display lighting.
How do I turn it on and off?
Opening the cover automatically triggers the light to turn on; closing it turns the light off. There are no exposed switches or buttons.
Designer
Max Gunawan
Size
Closed: 8.5h x 6.5w x 1.25"d Open: 13"d Strap: 9.5"l
Material
Recyclable Tyvek® plywood LED
Year of Design
2013
Origin
China
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Why We Chose This
As the first retailer to offer the Lumio Book Lamp, we were immediately drawn to the design's poetic quality. “You don’t need to be a design expert to appreciate it,” our Director of Merchandising, Emmanuel Plat, told the NY Times in 2024. “It’s just so universal in a way that anybody really can react to it. It’s hard not to have a reaction to it, an emotional reaction.” The Lumio Book Lamp was featured in the Kickstarter@MoMA Design Store collaboration, and was brought to life by 5,276 backers on Kickstarter.
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