"The original donut lamp paired a warm amber-orange glow with a glossy glass exterior that caught and reflected ambient light. In this next chapter, the sculptural silhouette remains intact, but the experience shifts. The new smart donut introduces a soft, matte white glass finish that diffuses light from within rather than bouncing it off the surface--a subtle yet meaningful evolution in how the form interacts with its surroundings."
"Out of the box, the included BILRESA remote guides users through twelve preset colors carefully curated by Marcelis, transitioning smoothly from crisp whites to glowing ambers, soft pinks, lavenders, turquoise, and gentle yellows in a seamless journey rather than abrupt shifts. When connected via the DIRIGERA hub to the IKEA Home Smart app, the lamp opens into a broader spectrum of more than 40 shades, with adjustable brightness and dimming."
"This shimmering range reflects Marcelis' long-standing fascination with how material and light interact - a practice rooted in experimentation and emotional resonance. Here, technology is not added for its own sake, but as a tool to deepen the atmospheric qualities that defined VARMBLIXT from the start."
VARMBLIXT, Sabine Marcelis' acclaimed donut-shaped lamp for IKEA, has become one of the brand's most successful products since its debut three years ago. The original design featured warm amber-orange glass with a glossy finish that reflected ambient light. The new smart iteration maintains the iconic toric silhouette but introduces a matte white glass exterior that diffuses light internally. Users can select from twelve preset colors via the included BILRESA remote, or access over 40 shades through the IKEA Home Smart app when connected to the DIRIGERA hub. The update allows adjustable brightness and dimming for precise mood calibration. This evolution reflects designer Marcelis' philosophy of using technology to enhance atmospheric qualities rather than adding features superficially.
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