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YAMAGIWA Shines at Milan Design Week 2025: A Celebration of Light and Craftsmanship

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YAMAGIWA returns to Milan Design Week after a two-year hiatus, presenting three exceptional lighting collections highlighting its deep-rooted commitment to craftsmanship and innovative design. With over a century of expertise, the Japanese lighting brand brings a fresh perspective to the global stage, joining forces with Noritake at the iconic Villa Borsani.

British designer Faye Toogood curates the exhibition space, carefully selecting YAMAGIWA’s lighting to enhance the atmosphere at Villa Borsani. Her thoughtful approach creates a refined setting that complements the designs and the villa’s historical ambiance.

YAMAGIWA Shines at Milan Design Week 2025
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A Glimpse into the future of lighting and tableware

YAMAGIWA’s participation in Noritake’s exhibition at Milan Design Week celebrates the convergence of fine lighting and porcelain artistry. Known for its over 120 years of excellence in creating refined tableware, Noritake is a key player in global design. YAMAGIWA’s lighting solutions complement Noritake’s collection, enhancing their shared dedication to precision and timeless design. The collaboration also honors the two brands’ relationship with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, emphasizing the connection between traditional and contemporary influences in design.

YAMAGIWA Shines at Milan Design Week 2025
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New lighting designs from YAMAGIWA

YAMAGIWA’s lighting designs are steeped in Japan’s rich tradition of craftsmanship. The brand’s artisans blend techniques such as woodworking, metalwork, glass artistry, and washi paper craftsmanship, practices refined over centuries. This legacy is embodied in each piece, where traditional methods meet modern design to create lighting that enhances any space.

YAMAGIWA’s showcase includes three standout collections:

  • TALIESIN® Series: An iconic collection that has been reproduced by YAMAGIWA for over 30 years, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural philosophy. The TALIESIN® series beautifully integrates light into its design, a hallmark of Wright’s work, and reflects YAMAGIWA’s unparalleled Japanese craftsmanship.
  • RAI Collection: A new release that reinterprets traditional Japanese lantern-making techniques with modern sensibilities. This collection produces a soft, warm glow that evokes calm and sophistication.
  • JAKOBSSON LAMP Collection: Originally designed by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, this collection features pinewood shades that gently diffuse light, bringing a piece of Scandinavian warmth and organic beauty to YAMAGIWA’s Japanese craftsmanship.
YAMAGIWA Shines at Milan Design Week 2025
Photo credit: Courtesy of Toogood
YAMAGIWA Shines at Milan Design Week 2025
Photo credit: Courtesy of Toogood

About YAMAGIWA

Founded in 1923, YAMAGIWA has become a leader in the lighting industry, working alongside renowned designers and architects like Shigeru Ban, Toyo Ito, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The brand’s philosophy, “The Art of Lighting,” reflects a dedication to creating innovative, emotionally resonant lighting that brings both beauty and functionality to any environment.

Source: v2com-newswire