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Metallic Perforated Lighting

The Lace Metal Lamp is Classically Contemporary

— May 14, 2012 — Lifestyle
The Lace Metal lamp is a beautiful contradiction that was inspired by one of the oldest metal working factories in Sweden. Upon visiting the factory, Form Us With Love (Fuwl) was inspired by the new technique of manufacturing steel mesh with gradient-sized holes and used the material to create the Lace Metal lamp.

The gradient holes of the material diffuse the light, causing the metal frame to blush and cast a surreal atmospheric glow upon the room. The poetic nature of the lamp bridges eras reminiscent of Victorian lace, yet enters into the 21st century with its geometric shape and modern material, this lamp would make Edison grin. 

It is a part of the Progetto Oggetto Collection by Form Us With Love for Cappellini. The Lace Metal Lamp would make a unique focal point for your modern living room.
Trend Themes
1. Gradient-sized Holes - The use of gradient-sized holes in manufacturing steel mesh presents opportunities for creating unique lighting designs with diffuse and atmospheric glow.
2. Classically Contemporary Design - The combination of classic Victorian lace aesthetics with modern geometric shapes and materials opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of lighting design.
3. Metallic Perforated Lighting - The exploration of metallic perforated lighting techniques allows for the creation of lamps that showcase a surreal, atmospheric glow, providing business opportunities in the lighting industry.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - The use of gradient-sized holes and the combination of classic and contemporary design elements offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting design industry.
2. Home Decor - The Lace Metal Lamp's unique design can serve as a focal point in modern living rooms, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry.
3. Furniture Manufacturing - Incorporating gradient-sized holes and metallic perforated lighting techniques in furniture design can create visually striking and innovative pieces, opening up disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture manufacturing industry.
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