LP Icon was designed by Mads Odgård in 1999 for the small Norwegian town of Flaa. He was tasked with creating a reflector-based light inspired by classic, simple forms but with a modern expression. Therefore, Odgård based his design on a hemisphere and a cylinder. The post top has been widely used over the years, and it has undergone several technical upgrades to ensure that it is always up to date with the latest performance and technology requirements.

The fixture mainly provides direct downward illumination. The shade is lit up from within and creates a softly diffused glow. Depending on the lenses chosen, the downwardly directed light can be distributed symmetrically or asymmetrically. Optical lenses in front of the LEDs ensure precise light distribution. The reflector surrounding the LED boards and lenses creates a transition from high luminance to lower luminance, thereby reducing uncomfortable contrast.