The Amica lighting collection is a series of handcrafted lighting fixtures created by Christopher Merchant and Kawabi that combines sculptural forms with traditional craft techniques. The collection includes pendant, table and wall-mounted lights that pair earth-toned ceramic bases with translucent paper shades to create soft illumination and textured surfaces. Organic references to pods, lanterns, vessels and fans shape the forms, while handcrafted details give each piece an individual character.
The collection incorporates regionally sourced Japanese kozo paper, Shaker-style bentwood caps, cast concrete, wood and hand-hammered nails across different designs. Individual pieces include the Standing Legume Lamp, Relic I Lamp, Legume Pendant Horizontal, Double and Souvenir Sconce, each interpreting the collection's material palette through distinct silhouettes. Pleated paper construction diffuses light while revealing the craftsmanship behind each fold and curve, and the ceramic components provide visual weight and contrast.
Image Credit: Kawabi, Christopher Merchant
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Craft-forward Lighting
- Handmade fixtures that foreground ceramics, paper, wood and metalwork create space for premium home products that differentiate through visible process and material authenticity.
- Organic Sculptural Forms
- Nature-inspired silhouettes such as pods, vessels and fans reflect growing demand for decor that blends functional lighting with collectible art objects.
- Textural Soft Illumination
- Layered paper shades and tactile surfaces suggest new possibilities for lighting experiences centered on warmth, diffusion and sensory-rich interiors.
Sectors Adopting This
- Interior Design
- Residential and hospitality spaces can be reshaped by statement lighting that merges ambient performance with artisanal character and sculptural presence.
- Home Furnishings
- Furniture and decor brands are finding opportunity in limited-run collections that elevate everyday objects through regional materials and handcrafted variation.
- Ceramics and Craft
- Traditional making techniques gain renewed commercial relevance when paired with contemporary lighting formats and globally resonant design language.
