Our top five lighting trends from the bi-annual fair, held March 18-23 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Plant Life
Nui Studio
Mygdal Plantlights from Nui Studio not only light up the dark, they also bring nature indoors — even into spaces without any daylight. Thanks to SmartGrow technology, the plants do not require any care: Just water before installation and the plant maintains its own ecosystem. www.nui-studio.com
Vibia
Vibia’s Palma Collection features blown glass diffusers that incorporate dimmable LED lighting plus planters for vegetation, joined together by a strap and aluminum. Pendants, wall fixtures and table options are available. www.vibia.com
Rechargeable LED Portables
Artemide
Artemide’s Come Together portable LED light maintains a USB charge for eight hours. The 3.5W, 210 delivered lumen light can be used indoors or out with its three light levels and easy portability. www.artemide.com
Tobias Grau
Tobias Grau’s Salt & Pepper rechargeable LED luminaire features warm-dim technology in its petite 7-inch-tall frame. Both Dark and Light finishes are available, inspired by the table seasonings. www.tobiasgrau.com
Leather Straps
Hind Rabii
Hind Rabii’s Fico 2 pendant with a Putty ceramic shade is set off with its hand-sewn cognac leather strap. Also available in white and black versions. www.hindrabii.net
FontanaArte
The shining stars of FontanaArte’s Galerie floor lamp are the leather straps that allow the diffusers to be hung in different positions. The combination of glass, leather, metal and marble create a luxurious piece, also available in a wall version. www.fontanaarte.com
Negative Space
Utu
Utu’s Loop I suspension is one of a series of designs in this collection. Shown here in a copper finish with a glass globe. www.utulamps.com
Zero Lighting
From Zero Lighting, a slightly elliptical globe rests in Hoop’s system of rings and illuminates the inner sides, producing a surprising effect. Available in white, blue and orange. www.zerolighting.com
Pastel Glass
Marset
Marset’s Aura was inspired by a traditional glass carafe. The opalescent, transparent or colored glass of its lamp shade allows the LED light to bathe the wall and creates a luminous effect without harshness, while also generating a point of interest in the space. www.marset.com
Brokis
In the Macaron table light from Brokis, opposing domes of delicate handblown glass surround a piece of onyx stone, making the lamp live up to its name. The piece comes in three sizes. www.brokis.cz
