A solid circular base replaces the tripod stand of the original BS1, providing another option in Bernard Schottlander's timeless lighting collection. Precisely engineered with a clever system of counterweights in union with delicate but strong flexible metal spans, the floor lamp's characteristic helix shade is fashioned in spun aluminum. Inspired by the mobiles of sculptor Alexander Calder, Schottlander launched the iconic series in 1951, drawing on his expertise not only as a designer but also as an engineer and metalsmith.