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Il Pezzo 3Bugia

It is not a candle, but it creates intimacy.

TypeRechargeable lamp
MaterialsCrystal · Brass · Alabaster
OriginFlorence, 2026
Fig. 01 CGI · Tuscan villa
01 / 06The meaning
It is not a candle, but it creates intimacy.
It is not a flame, but it warms the gaze.
It is not a candle holder, but it guides us through the dark.
It belongs to memory, yet it has just been born.

Sketch after sketch we kept returning to the same idea, until we said to ourselves: this is a Bugia!

And from there the memories resurfaced: a silent yet indispensable object, everyday gestures that stayed in our minds.

Our grandparents’ Bugia.

The antique bugia candle holder that belonged to Barbara's grandparents, circa 1930
Fig. 02 Barbara’s grandparents’ bugia · Castel San Niccolò · circa 1930
02 / 06The film
La Bugia — a film by Edouard Fousset, still frame

La Bugia

a film by Edouard Fousset

Florence · the origin, the idea, the team and the dinner among the olive trees
03 / 06Two models

One light, or two.

The bugia comes in two versions. One light, suspended on a brass ring. Two lights, where a curved arm interlaces with the ring.

The first, like an ancient bugia, accompanies a table for two: it sits to the side, never coming between the diners, for a romantic atmosphere.

The second takes up the gesture of the candelabrum: placed at the centre of the table, it lights four places, two crystal flames facing each other.

One-light edition — still life on black, front view One-light edition — still life on black, perspective view One-light edition — still life on white, front view One-light edition — detail of the crystal candle and brass ring One-light edition — detail of the alabaster base

Fig. 04 One-light edition · crystal candle, brass structure, alabaster base

ONE LIGHT
for tables of two

Designed for a table for two, it sits to the side and is equipped with two LEDs: one lights the candle without glare and creates a warm atmosphere, letting you see who you are talking to; the other is dedicated to the functional lighting of the table top. With a high colour rendering index (CRI > 95), it returns the exact quality of whatever it illuminates.

It features a touch dimmer. Battery life at full power is 14 hours; charging time (through a USB-C port) is about 6 hours.

Two-light edition — still life on black, perspective view Two-light edition — still life on black, front view Two-light edition — still life on white, perspective view Two-light edition — detail of the two crystal candles Two-light edition — detail of the curved brass arm

Fig. 05 Two-light edition · crystal candles, brass structure, alabaster base

TWO LIGHTS
for tables of four

Designed for a table of four, it sits at the centre and is equipped with four LEDs: two light the crystals without glare, for a warm, shared atmosphere; the other two, dedicated to functional lighting, cast a wide, even light across the table top. With a high colour rendering index (CRI > 95), it returns the exact quality of whatever it illuminates.

It features a touch dimmer. Battery life at full power is 9 hours; charging time (through a USB-C port) is about 6 hours.

04 / 06Anatomy

Anatomy of a bugia.

The LED, the dimmer, the battery and the integrated electronics are the hidden heart of the Bugia: an invisible technology, enclosed between brass, alabaster and crystal, that brings an ancient gesture into the present and turns it into an object made to last.

Exploded view of Il Pezzo 3 Bugia — all components laid out on the assembly mat in the Florence atelier 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Fig. 03 Exploded view of the components · IPM atelier, Florence
  1. 01

    Structure

    Hand-curved, satin-finished brass. The finish is deliberately “imperfect”, a choice that heightens its materiality to the touch. The metal is protected with a hand-applied varnish that respects its natural character; its particularity is that it can easily be restored or, if you prefer, you can let time do its work, creating a unique patina.

  2. 02

    Solid crystal

    The Crystal Masters of Colle di Val d’Elsa handle the molten material with an exclusive technique, which allowed us to create a complex shape with a threaded base. The crystal is thus firmly fixed to the structure and can also be removed easily. The solid crystal lets natural light generate marvellous refractions, and the LED create a special effect at the tip, reminiscent of a candle flame.

  3. 03

    Alabaster base

    Volterra alabaster, worked by a small artisan workshop active since the 1950s. We chose it for its veining, interesting and never excessive, and for how it feels to the touch. Its translucent nature absorbs the light of the downward-facing LED without reflecting it, so the glow never disturbs the eye; and it allowed us to hide the charging indicator without extra holes: when the cable is connected, a red light surfaces at the centre of the base.

  4. 04

    LED 2700 K · CRI > 95

    We believe light should return everything as it truly is. That is why the Bugia’s LEDs have a CRI above 95, a high colour rendering: everything they illuminate appears exactly as it was created or chosen. And we wanted it warm, 2700 K: a light both functional and intimate.

  5. 05

    Touch dimmer

    Progressive adjustment across the full range of intensity. A small brass button, set into the base, turns the lamp on and off and adjusts its intensity. On request, the dimmer can be configured in 4 steps.

  6. 06

    Li-ion batteries 2600 mAh

    Two cells in series. In the one-light edition they provide 14 hours of battery life at full power; in the two-light edition, just over 9.

  7. 07

    USB-C port

    Hidden in the alabaster base. A full charge takes about 6 hours, with an ordinary 5 V USB power adapter.

  8. 08

    USB-C / USB-A cable

    The cable supplied is fabric-braided, soft, pleasant to the touch and long enough to reach even the farthest socket.

  9. 09

    Dimensions

    1 light · H 45 × W 15 × D 9.5 cm · 0.9 kg
    2 lights · H 45 × W 27.5 × D 11 cm · 1.3 kg

Dimensions
1 light H 45 × W 15 × D 9.5 cm
2 lights H 45 × W 27.5 × D 11 cm
Weight
1 light 0.9 kg
2 lights 1.3 kg
Materials
Brass · Crystal · Alabaster
Designed and made in
Florence, Italy
Designed and made in Florence, Italy
05 / 06Request

Request your piece.

Every piece is made to order, in our Florence atelier.

Write to us to receive a quotation and the lead time for your Bugia (usually 3 weeks).

Tell us which model you have in mind and where it will live. Gerardo, Federico or Leonardo will reply within 24 hours.

il pezzo Mancante
Via Rocca Tedalda 31, Florence · Italy
By appointment · info@ilpezzomancante.com

or, for a quicker reply

By sending, you agree to be contacted by the atelier. No immediate sale: your request opens a conversation.

Thank you. Your request has reached the atelier.
We will get back to you shortly to define your Pezzo 3 Bugia together.
06 / 06By candlelight

By candlelight.

“A Lume di Candela” was the moment we lit Il Pezzo 3 Bugia for the very first time.

In our Florentine atelier, where this piece was conceived, designed and created.

A special evening, surrounded by friends, new faces, clients we care deeply about, people who chose to be there, to look closely and to be moved together with us.

It was not just a product launch.

It was the sharing of a promise: to create a simple, slow object, able to tell of our Tuscany, of high craftsmanship, research, engineering, and of the memory from which it all began.

An object that arrived from a memory.

22 May 2026

Barbara and Cosimo in the atelier with Il Pezzo 3 Bugia, one-light edition
Fig. 06 Barbara and Cosimo with Il Pezzo 3 Bugia, one-light edition
The installation on plinths during the A Lume di Candela event
Fig. 07 A moment of explaining the details
Barbara and Jean-Yves Malbos embracing at the event
Fig. 08 An embrace · Barbara and Jean-Yves Malbos
Il Pezzo 3 Bugia one-light edition lit in a dark interior
Fig. 09 Il Pezzo 3 Bugia, one-light edition
Close-up of the event invitation beside the lit piece
Fig. 10 The invitation, beside the lit piece
Exploded view of the components displayed on a glass case
Fig. 11 The hidden technology. Exploded view of the components
A guest reading the invitation by candlelight
Fig. 12 Reading, by candlelight
Guests beside the installation at the entrance
Fig. 13 Guests beside the installation
The installation of Il Pezzo 3 Bugia on plinths
Fig. 14 The installation
Two-light edition in an interior setting
Fig. 15 Two-light edition, in an interior
Atelier IPM · Via Rocca Tedalda 31, Florence Photos: Alessio Falchetti

Questions & answers.

How long does the battery last?
At full power, the one-light edition runs for 14 hours, the two-light edition for just over 9. Each piece is powered by two 2600 mAh Li-ion cells in series.
How is it recharged?
Through a USB-C port hidden in the alabaster base. A full charge takes about 6 hours with an ordinary 5 V USB adapter; a soft fabric-braided cable is supplied. While charging, a red light surfaces through the translucent alabaster at the centre of the base.
What is it made of?
Hand-curved satin brass, solid crystal shaped by the Crystal Masters of Colle di Val d’Elsa, and Volterra alabaster. Every piece is designed and made in Florence, Italy.
What is the difference between the two models?
The one-light edition is conceived for a table for two: it sits to the side, like an ancient bugia. The two-light edition takes up the gesture of the candelabrum, at the centre of a table for four. Both use warm 2700 K LEDs with CRI > 95 and a progressive touch dimmer.
How long does it take to receive one?
Every piece is made to order in our Florence atelier; production normally takes 3 weeks. Send a request through the form and Gerardo, Federico or Leonardo will reply within 24 hours.
How much does it cost?
The one-light edition is €900, the two-light edition €1,400, plus tax where applicable. Shipping is quoted separately based on the destination.
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