The Liuku Pendant Lamp is a beautiful juxtaposition of glass and wood. The light source itself is embedded right into the wood, which also acts as its base while the glass is the diffuser. Yet what makes the Liuku Pendant Lamp special is how it fits together. The wooden base, which takes on either a cone or spherical shape, rests both inside and outside of the glass. The mouth of the glass ensures a snug fit.
Designed by Maija Puoskari, an industrial designer born in Tornio, North Finland, and based in Helsinki, the Liuku Pendant Lamp is set to make its debut during the Salone Satellite exhibit in Milan, as part of Salone del Mobile in April 2014.
What's Driving This Trend
- Glass-wood Lighting
- Opportunity to innovate by combining different natural materials in lighting design.
- Embedded Light Sources
- Potential for creating unique lighting fixtures by embedding light sources within materials.
- Juxtaposition of Materials
- Chance to create visually striking designs by contrasting different materials in product design.
Who This Affects Most
- Lighting Design
- Innovative lighting designers can explore the use of glass-wood combinations in their fixtures.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate glass-wood lighting fixtures to add a contemporary touch to spaces.
- Home Decor
- Home decor companies can offer glass-wood lighting options to cater to customers' modern aesthetic preferences.
