Design Concepts and Stories — Table Lamp

In the heart of the artist’s atelier, beneath the quiet hum of evening reflections, the Achille Table Lamp was born. Its sleek, minimalist design speaks of balance and elegance, but its true essence lies in the stories and emotions that shaped it. Achille emerged from evenings spent in passionate debate between the artist and his wife. Surrounded by tools, sketches, and the quiet inspiration of the atelier, they delved into the complexities of life—values, friendship, loyalty, family, and the interplay of their Italian and Romanian cultures. As a mixed couple navigating a new relationship after the upheaval of the pandemic,...

On a sweltering July day in Calabria, at my parents' house, I was looking through some photos of my daughter Carolina while she slept beside me, curled up in her little wicker basket. I alternated these photos with ultrasound images from her gestation, following the incredible progression of her development over nine months until she was fully formed. I was there for every check-up, experiencing the joy of each milestone. I’ll never forget the thrill of discovering her gender at 17 weeks. As I watched her now, peacefully sleeping, I was filled with wonder at the sight of my beautiful...