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Luxe Geological Illuminators

The Layers Thin Marble Lamp Uses the Earth's Fingerprint for Detail

— January 14, 2014 — Art & Design
Modern designers of the early and mid-twentieth century were particularly fond of using unmarked natural textures as opulent detailing. The Layers Thin Marble Lamp might be reminiscent of the work of greats like Mies van der Rohe, but the contemporary designer has infused them with some twenty-first century flair.

Davide Giulio Aquinas cut tiles of onyx stone to the squares with thicknesses of just 1 millimeter. These were reinforced by 3-millimeter backings of transparent glass. The foundation of the fascinating light fixture is a sheet of folded aluminum that has broad and flat LED lamps embedded. The user is encouraged to rearrange and overlap the crystalline slivers of rock across the back-lit frame, even highlighting the geological lines and patterns in bright colors if he wishes.
Trend Themes
1. Geological Lighting - Designers are incorporating natural textures like thin marble and onyx stone to add detailed opulence to modern lighting.
2. Transparent Reinforcement - The Layers Thin Marble Lamp's use of transparent glass backing and folded aluminum foundation offers new opportunities for lightweight yet durable product design.
3. Customizable Lighting - The user's ability to rearrange, overlap, and even highlight the geological lines and patterns in bright colors offers a new level of personalized lighting design.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The Layers Thin Marble Lamp represents a new trend in lighting design for modern and luxury homes.
2. Architecture - The use of thin marble and onyx stone in lighting design offers a new opportunity for architects to incorporate natural textures and patterns in their projects.
3. Product Design - The Layers Thin Marble Lamp's use of transparent glass backing and folded aluminum foundation demonstrates an opportunity for innovative and durable material use in product design.
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