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As the “big light” era, defined by a singular ceiling light used to illuminate the entire room, is slowly passing, people are increasingly embracing layered lighting. Ambient lighting coming from several sources provides an inviting, homely feel. While big overhead luminaires still have their place in this new era, homeowners are increasingly focusing on smaller lamps that create layers of depth and atmosphere. Soon, big lights could be used solely for large or quick tasks, such as cleaning the house or finding missing keys.
Shan Table lamp
Faro Barcelona’s answer to these changing trends is a table lamp named Shan. The sculptural table lamp by Pepe Llaudet embodies the growing appreciation for layered lighting. Made by local artisans, the lamp is composed of three handmade parchment shades that soften the light. Named after the Japanese word for “three”, Shan represents the designer’s enduring appreciation of Japanese culture. The design conveys the Japanese focus on simplicity, proportion, and harmony, turning them into a distinctive, uncomplicated lamp.
“I have always been interested in the relationship between light and the way we experience a space. With Shan, I wanted to explore that relationship through simplicity, using three parchment shades to soften the light and create a feeling of balance and calm. The influence of Japanese architecture is present in the proportions, the materials and the restraint of the design, but ultimately Shan is about creating an atmosphere that feels natural, warm and quietly inviting.”
Pepe Llaudet, designer
Made by a team of artisans
The selection of materials was inspired by the parchment’s ability to turn illumination into a soft glow without glare. At night, the parchment creates a cloud-like effect – warm and atmospheric rather than bright or invasive. An entire team of artisans worked to achieve this simplicity by concealing the source of light while at the same time keeping an even, diffused glow. Additionally, the team had to carefully balance stability and proportions and adapt the handcrafted parchment to its scale. The delicacy and restraint are therefore balanced with the lamp’s sculptural form.
Shaping the ambient with light
Rather than emitting uniform brightness from a single big source of light, the lamp adds depth, calm and a composed rhythm. Moving away from the large, single overhead pendants, illumination is used to transform the experience of the space, encouraging residents to slow down, relax and bond with their environment. As design trends increasingly reflect a growing desire for calmer, more restorative interiors, lighting has obtained new functions that extend beyond visibility.
Shan by Faro Barcelona uses design to impact our feelings and atmosphere within our homes. Rooted in local craftsmanship and inspired by Japanese Zen design, the lamp reminds us that sometimes the brightest light is the one that softly fades into the background.
Source: v2com-newswire
