For those who view objects not merely as tools but as expressions of craft, emotion, and engineering poetry, Sir Jony Ive’s latest creation is a must-see. The LoveFrom x BALMUDA Sailing Lantern marks a rare collaboration between the legendary former Apple design chief and Japanese design house BALMUDA — resulting in a maritime-inspired light that blends nostalgia, precision, and luxury. Limited to 1,000 pieces and priced at $4,800, this lantern isn’t just illumination; it’s functional art.

Inspired by classic nautical lamps and Fresnel-style optics, the Sailing Lantern marries old-world romance with modern minimalism. The cylindrical body is hewn from precision-machined stainless steel with a flawless polished finish, complemented by gold hardware accents. The precision-ground glass lens refracts light in a warm, flame-like glow — adjustable via a single tactile dial that controls both brightness and color temperature. Two LEDs and a rechargeable battery modernize the experience, offering quiet practicality behind the analog-inspired interface.

Designed for real seawater environments, the lantern features a durable polyester lanyard engineered to resist UV, salt, and oil, meaning this showpiece can actually go beyond your credenza and onto a deck at dusk. It’s also intentionally easy to disassemble, maintain, and recycle, highlighting LoveFrom’s reverence for longevity and sustainability.

With only 1,000 units available, the Sailing Lantern sits at the intersection of heritage and modern mastery — a statement piece for collectors and design obsessives who see beauty in quiet brilliance and detail-driven form.

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