It's rare that food influences the look fixtures around the house, and possibly all the more unusual for such pieces to be rendered realistically. The Iberico Lamp is an example of such an object, physically referencing the form and even the materiality of its edible inspiration.
Hanging from a bit of rope, a cut of Iberian ham is what you'll recognize. The odd sculpture incites images of butchers' windows and the pantries of rural Portugal and Spain. What designer Alberto Gorgojo did was take a piece of translucent goat's skin to cover the lightbulb and thick opaque cow hide to surround the fixture. The Iberico Floor Lamp is supported by a hidden metal brace that's threaded through the plaited cord.
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The Animal Hide Iberico Lamp Mimics the Form of Spanish Ham
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Food-inspired Fixtures - Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create lighting fixtures that mimic the form and materiality of food items.
2. Culinary Aesthetics in Home Decor - Growing trend of incorporating food-related elements into home decor, blurring the lines between functional objects and culinary art.
3. Natural Material Lighting - Increasing demand for lighting fixtures that feature natural materials such as animal hide, offering a unique and rustic aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Design and Manufacturing - Designers and manufacturers can explore opportunities to create innovative lighting fixtures that combine artistic design with functional lighting.
2. Home Decor - Home decor industry can capitalize on the trend by introducing products that feature food-inspired elements, merging culinary aesthetics with interior design.
3. Lighting and Lamps - Companies specializing in lighting and lamp production can leverage the growing demand for natural material lighting fixtures, offering unique options to customers.