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The latest in lighting design from the Milan Furniture Fair

12 May, 2011 By Heidi Wakefield

Based on the origami art of Ilan Garibi, Molecules is the latest collection of floor and table lamps by Aqua Creations

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Based on the origami art of Ilan Garibi, Molecules is the latest collection of floor and table lamps by Aqua Creations
Fold Lights by Arik Levy for Vibia is a modular system that allows the user to configure their own composition of colourful paper encased LED lights
Colour ribbon shades are supported by three metal tubes in the smallest member of the Trípode collection by Santa & Cole
The smooth, seamless structure of this Birdie reading lamp in grey is designed by Ludovica E Roberto Palomba for Foscarini
Inspired by the clothing of astronauts, Planet is a collection of fabric lamps by Changedesign for Foscarini that contain all of their structural function in their seams
TokoAki by Aqua Creations is part of the Tokonoma collection; a series of lamps finished with the finest merino wool and pure silk
Blancowhite by Santa & Cole is a collection of luminous objects that combine strips of LED with table tops and wall fittings
This Chouchin lamp in orange designed by Ionna Vautrin for Foscarini takes its name from the traditional Japanese lantern
As if made from paper, two metallic sheets are rolled up to produce this Maki lamp, designed by Nendo for Foscarini
Knotty Bubbles Chandelier by Lindsey Adams Adelman for Roll & Hill is made from glass, rope and marine hardware
Super Conic pendant lamp by Matali Crasset for Established & Sons is made up of a number of transparent glass cones that surround a central light diffusing element
After Glow is a floor lamp made from burnished brass and tempered glass, designed by Vincenzo de Cotiis for Ceccotti
The Rotini Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations is part of a highly stylised collection inspired by organic forms
Woody floor lamp in white by Luca Mazza for Slamp

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Origami-like designs, a modular approach, and an emphasis on energy efficiency - the AR highlights the key trends in lighting design at the Milan Furniture Fair

Fold Lights by Arik Levy for Vibia is a modular system that allows the user to configure their own composition of colourful paper encased LED lights

Each of the finest merino wool and pure silk finishes represents one of the four seasons in the Tokonoma Collection by Aqua Creations

Inspired by the clothing of astronauts, Planet is a collection of fabric lamps by Changedesign for Foscarini that contain all of their structural function in their seams

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