Alchimie T - Catellani & Smith
The antithesis between light and dark, between the Sun and Moon, is everlasting, like part of the same flow of existence. Many allegorical meanings have been given to the necessary relationship between two elements that each exist as a consequence of the other. The new lamp Alchimie T, designed by Giulia Archimede for Catellani & Smith, investigates this dimension, whose components are diametrically opposed but always, and forever, connected.
Alchimie T is an exquisite sculpture composed of two discs in brass and alabaster – the latter used for the first time in a Catellani & Smith creation – that, with a light touch of the hand, slide in parallel to one another on a track-base made of medea limestone. The interaction between light and shade reaches its peak the moment when the two discs overlap and almost mimic an eclipse. The movement, by changing both form and light intensity of the lamp to create a new ambience in the room, provides a unique user experience. Alchimie T forges a partnership between object and user, who is made to feel at ease and finds a connection with the space around them.
Wireline - Formafantasma for Flos
Using the power cable as one of the main design features for this fixture, it is flattened to resemble a belt made of rubber and hangs from the ceiling. The cable holds a ribbed glass extrusion containing an LED and on a materials level the lamp plays on the contrast between the industrial feeling of the rubber and sophistication of glass.
UpTown - Foscarini
UpTown is a combination of three plate glass volumes screen printed in tones of yellow, red and blue, overlaid to give rise to new shadings. Transparency is the guiding driving factor behind every step of the design, like the 45° cut that makes the meeting point of the glass panes imperceptible.
Petra - Icone Luce
Characterised by square and regular shapes, Petra can be admired for its colours, an absolute peculiarity of the collection, which thanks to the careful selection of materials and tones, emerge in a unique way. Petra is available in Etruscan copper and brushed brass, Etruscan gold and silver, slate, white and ecru.
Amulette - Fabbian
Designed by Bernhardt & Vella, the initial idea behind Amulette began two years ago when the design duo began working on decorative lighting concepts using LED technology. With a great tradition of working with glass and an expertise in LED lighting, Bernhardt & Vella approached Fabbian with their ideas.
“We wanted to design a simple and versatile object, almost like a jewel,” the design duo tells darc. “Like a lucky stone, the glass reflects the light and is embedded in the metal frame. We worked with Fabbian on Amulette for around one year, with most of the time spent on engineering as we had to find a way to conceal the technological parts but produce something that still resulted in quality light.”
The glass used for Amulette reflects the light and diffuses it throughout the room while encased in metal like a precious stone – almost like a lucky charm. Its perfectly sharp geometry, combined with its compact size, underlines the exquisite finish of the engraved surfaces and the expressive power of metal. The shade is presented in extra-clear corrugated glass with frosted edges and is combined with a golden and black galvanic plating, satin-finish metal structure.
“It’s a very versatile product,” the designers continue. “It’s suitable for both private and public spaces as its size allows you to create various compositions – there is also a wall-mounted version. What makes it unique is its very essential design… it’s not a simple lamp, but a luminous jewel with a timeless secret that explores ancestral and unexplored worlds that excite, illuminated by a magic born of its light. We hope Amulette will bring lots of luck to those that work with it.”
www.fabbian.com / www.bernhardt-vella.com
Miami - Il Fanale
Miami is simple in essence but with a complex structure. The composition generates the feel of American Art Deco opulence and is composed of two metal rings acting as a base for the decorated glass plates, representing the body and soul of the lamp - generating a perfect balance between aesthetics and function.
Origo - David Pompa Studio
Geometry in its purest form - Origo embodies opposite essences mirroring volcanic rock and an opal glass diffuser. The soft light shines onto the texture of the volcanic rock, revealing its relief and contour. Sober and logical, both materials create a relationship between light and composition.
Liana - Lasvit
Inspired by bio-lights and the Forlighten City, designer Maxim Velčovský has created Liana for Lasvit, a piece that holds the light in a glass bubble and is presented in a tunnel-shaped net. The overall piece resembles a tropical vine, hence it’s name, which is Czech for vine. Liana can be optimised for any space desired.
Chelsea - Innermost
The new range of spun aluminium pendant lights designed by James Bartlett for Innermost. With a simple form that is reminiscent of an upturned teacup, these classic pendants are named after a traditional variety of teaware whose shape was identified as ‘Chelsea’. Each model is available in a choice of textured mint, terracotta or nude finish with a white interior, or in classic matte black or white exterior with contrasting antique gold interior. Light also emits from the top to create a delicate illumination around the exterior. These simple forms create beautiful pendants that suit a wide variety of applications. The versatile range works perfectly as a cluster, which is particularly effective with multiple colour choices.
Starlight - Karboxx
Serena Papait’s version of the sky and earth has become an origami design from which the Starlight lamp was born. The design has a slender discreet shape that does not create light but shadows and reflections. The play on full and empty in the constant contrast between light and dark, gives the environment in which Starlight is placed a private atmosphere where time stops.
The lamp hides the light source by incorporating it into the design itself through the lines where the LED strips are applied. The finishes were chosen in neutral tones because Starlight’s indirect light would have absorbed them and made them disappear. The bent sheet metal and laser cutting have balanced the thickness, giving this object a subtle presence.
www.karboxx.com / serenapapait.com
Gonzaga - Karman
Inspired by the portraits of Princes and Dukes - specifically, the neck ruff, but also by the eastern-style atmosphere created by nodowa and wagasa - Gonzaga consists of a pleated metal shade that surrounds a diffuser in blown glass and LED light source. Available in two sizes and white, black painted aluminium or natural brass.
Slice - Laudarte
Slice, as its name implies, is made from semi-circles of Scagliola that are placed on a central brass body and illuminated by LEDs, highlighting its finesse. The colours of the various segments are obtained through the use of semi-precious stone grit of Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Malachite, and Jasper, which give it a unique flavour.
