Franck Genser Introduces Iko, a Touch-Activated Alabaster Light

Some objects illuminate a room. Others quietly change how it feels.

With Iko, Paris-based designer Franck Genser has created a wireless alabaster light that responds to the simplest gesture: a touch. A hand placed against the stone brings the alabaster's light to life, revealing its natural translucency and casting a warm, gentle glow.

The name Iko was chosen for its quiet elegance. Inspired by the simplicity and restraint found in Japanese design, it reflects the spirit of the piece itself-discreet, intuitive and understated. Short and almost like a breath, the name felt like a natural, expression of an object designed to bring a sense of calm rather than demand attention.