Italian Lighting

Italian lighting design has significantly impacted the world stage over 150 years, with key movements such as Art Nouveau, Rationalism, Mid-Century Modern, Memphis Group, and Contemporary Design. Italian designers have created elegant, ornate fixtures influenced by international movements like Art Nouveau, Rationalism, Mid-Century Modern, Memphis Group, and contemporary design. Italian lighting design continues to evolve with a unique blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Tizio Lamp by Richard Sapper

The halogen bulb is the first new invention to completely transform the lighting industry since Thomas Alva Edison succeeded in creating the incandescent lamp by successfully making a loop of carbonized cotton thread glow in a vacuum for 40 hours.Read More →

Cassina display by Patricia Urquiola

Its early pieces were based on historicist models from the 19th century. In the 1930s, it made armchairs and dining room sets for Milan’s Rinascente and Mobilificio di Fogliano. After World War II, Cassina changed the way it made and sold its products. The new generation of designers pushed the company to the forefront of Modern design.Read More →

Foscarini Showroom Preview Soho

Foscarini has been manufacturing contemporary lighting from its headquarters in Venice since 1981. Their products add a stunning focal point and blend seamlessly with modern architecture. They earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive suppliers of lighting accessories worldwide thanks to their inventive, unconventional, and creative methods.Read More →