2026 Ho Chi Minh City guide to buying designer lighting｜BằNG Lớp physical stores and design features
9/20/2026
BằNG is a Vietnamese design brand known for signature lamps made with multiple layers of acrylic and luminous spheres that create flowing light and shadow. This article compiles Ho Chi Minh City physical stores and buying considerations.
Encounter the “flowing” lamp in Ho Chi Minh City
If you’ve seen a lamp in a café, concept shop, or design space where a glowing sphere is encased by multiple layers of transparent acrylic, it’s very likely from the Vietnamese design brand BằNG’s Lớp series. It’s not like an ordinary table lamp that only provides illumination—when switched on, reflections of the sphere repeat across the stacked transparent panels, and from different angles it creates the illusion of light flowing.
“Lớp” in Vietnamese means “layers” or “layering.” The sphere itself doesn’t move, but the repeated reflections on the transparent acrylic make the stationary lamp appear to be breathing or expanding outward.
Thomas Bình-Minh Vincent and BằNG
BằNG is a Vietnamese furniture and lighting brand founded in Ho Chi Minh City in 2021, with a design direction that emphasizes materials, craftsmanship, and structures built to last. The Lớp series is led by designer Thomas Bình-Minh Vincent, a French designer based in Ho Chi Minh City. The brand calls its lamps “Unboring Objects,” meaning they don’t want household items to be only functional but also to bring memorable points to a space.
Lớp has received design recognition such as the Archiproducts Design Award and The Chicago Athenaeum Prize Design, combining acrylic, frosted glass, metal structures, and light reflection—by day it looks like a transparent sculpture, and by night it projects richer light and shadow.
What colors and sizes are available?
The official Lớp series includes small square and small rectangle as well as larger square and rectangle proportions; colors range from Clear, Orange, Blue, Electric Pink, Red, Dark Gray to the Dreamy version. The orange and teal effects shown in photos will vary depending on room wall and tabletop reflections and bulb brightness; the same lamp placed in different spots at home can look completely different.
The official website lists the small square at about US$245 (approx. HK$1,910／NT$7,900／RMB 1,770), the small rectangle at about US$345 (approx. HK$2,690／NT$11,100／RMB 2,490); the Dreamy small square at about US$295 (approx. HK$2,300／NT$9,500／RMB 2,130). If buying at a Vietnam physical store, it’s recommended to first ask about local price, size, color, and whether it’s in stock, because overseas website prices may not match in-store prices in Vietnam.
Where can you buy in person in Ho Chi Minh City?
The first place worth checking is OHQUAO Concept Store – The Local Edit, address is 58/12 Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Phường Xuân Hoà, Hồ Chí Minh, with public opening hours approximately daily 09:00–20:00. BằNG has mentioned OHQUAO as a partner on social platforms, and OHQUAO has displayed the Lớp series, so this is the top choice for travelers in Ho Chi Minh City looking to see the real product, compare colors, and experience the lighting effects. It’s best to confirm stock with the store or BằNG’s official channels before heading out.
Another place you can check is OHQUAO Living etc., address is 19 Đường Số 38, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh, opening hours about daily 10:00–20:00. This shop leans toward home goods, design, and Vietnamese craft selections; public information does not guarantee that Lớp lamps are displayed there every day, so treat it as a secondary inquiry location and don’t expect stock without confirmation.
Things to note before taking it home
When purchasing, check the acrylic for scratches, ensure the metal bracket is sturdy, verify the bulb and cord specifications are suitable for use at your location, and ask about the packaging method. If you plan to bring it on a plane, confirm packaging dimensions and the airline’s baggage regulations first.
After browsing design stores, go to Win Royal Spa
If you spent a day in District 3 or other design shops, after returning to District 1 you can relax at Win Royal Spa. The shop address is 48 Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, open daily 09:00–22:00. After seeing Vietnamese design and buying a Lớp lamp, book a Vietnamese hair-wash massage or other massage services to end your shopping trip comfortably.
Summary
BằNG Lớp is noteworthy because it turns a table lamp into a design object that changes with light, angle, and space. If you like local Vietnamese design and want a keepsake more collectible than a typical souvenir, start by checking OHQUAO Concept Store; because colors and stock change, confirming availability before you go is more reliable than relying on luck when you get there.