About lighting

In the spring of 1951, Isamu Noguchi arrived in Gifu, a Japanese city with a long tradition of paper lantern making. There, while fishing at night, he observed boats illuminated by chochin lanterns.

Lamps have been presented as part of furniture and interior design for decades. They had an important function, but they were rarely given a space where their design, technology and production could be discussed at the same time.

When choosing lighting, we most often look at the power, number of lumens, color temperature, and appearance of the lamp. However, another piece of information has a strong influence on the final result: the angle of the light beam.

Lamp restoration or reproduction: how to make the right decision An old lamp can have a high market value, be an important part of the decor […]

Why a good connection determines whether a lamp will be stable, clean and easy to service, and how it turns a beautiful sketch into a serious product.

OFFICE LIGHTING Is 500 lx really enough? The number 500 lx often appears as the main goal when planning office lighting. When a measurement on a […]

TERRACE LIGHTING 5 mistakes that make a space lose its atmosphere after sunset A terrace can be carefully decorated, harmoniously connected to the interior and surrounded […]

Lamp shades are often chosen based on appearance. They consider shape, color, style, and whether the lamp will fit into the space.

When it comes to the biggest names in Scandinavian design, the name Arne Jacobsen is almost impossible to ignore. Although most people know him for his legendary Egg and Swan chairs, Jacobsen also left a deep mark in the world of lighting.