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Lighting Inspired by Nature

29 September 2022

The beauty and spirit of the natural world have always been considered inspiration for designers. Creativity can stem from anywhere, from wild landscapes to delicate flowers. By experimenting with colours, textures, and materials, designers can bring the essence of nature into our homes. And, while some lighting designs celebrate the meticulous symmetry found in the natural world, others embrace the randomness seen in a cluster of flowers or the formation of plants. We’ve curated a selection of our favourite nature-inspired lighting solutions that will inspire you to bring a piece of the outdoors into your home.


Moooi Heracleum III LED Suspension

The Almendra Collection was designed by Patricia Urquiola, who was inspired by the branches of the almond tree. Using her expertise in lighting and design, she created her interpretation of an almond branch, experimenting with shapes and materials to echo the organic curves seen on the structure. Integrated LED modules represent the almond seeds while beautifully lighting up the surrounding space.

The Almendra Collection is available in a variety of finishes. The leaf-like shades are movable, allowing users to create a unique system that directs light exactly where needed. When asked to describe the Almendra, Patricia Urquiola said that 'The Almond (almendra in Spanish) is like a seed… I thought of a suspension module inspired by this small shell when it’s open. Something natural but at the same time mechanical, simple, and poetic'.

Fontana Arte Blom Table Lamp

The Fontana Arte Blom table lamp's name refers to the Norwegian word for flower, referencing the inspiration behind the design. Tulip-like petals embrace the white orb at the centre of the structure, adding to the lamp’s delicate aesthetic. When switched on, the orb diffuses a gentle, glare-free glow, perfect for creating ambient lighting. This contemporary lamp is available in a wide array of bright and bold finishes that will add a pop of colour and a natural glow to your space.


The petals can be rotated around the light source to direct the light perfectly for your space. This adds to the organic nature of the design, echoing the random elements found in the world around us. The Blom Table Lamp is a simple way to add a touch of nature to your home, whether in a study, on a bedside table, or on a shelf.

The Heracleum Collection, by Bertjan Pot, was inspired by the Heracleum plant. Pot mirrored the plant’s branching stem system and clusters of flowers to replicate the plant in bloom. The delicate petals are replicated by the thin LED lights that are spread throughout the suspended structure. Each leaf can be freely repositioned by rotating it around its stem, echoing the unique and random forms found in nature.

Bertjan Pot describes the collection as “nature meets technology”. While experimenting with the design, he realised that he would need to produce smaller LED lights to replicate the delicate nature of the plant in bloom. He consulted with founder of Moooi, Marcel Wanders, who introduced him to the lighting technique of Electrosandwich®. This technique allowed Pot to light large quantities of small LEDs simultaneously to create an organic-looking design that perfectly replicates the delicate beauty found in nature.


Brokis Ivy Collection

The Brokis Ivy collection was designed by Lucie Koldova, an acclaimed product and furniture designer. Koldova uses her love of nature in this collection. Inspired by the climbing forms of ivy, the collection references the fluidity of natural growth. The highly innovative take on decorative lighting can be expanded into a variety of compositions, echoing beauty in the randomness found in nature.

Precision crafting of handblown glass gives each product its distinctive character and unmatched quality. The glass shades are formed from multiple layers of molten glass, sandwiching an inner layer of white opal between two transparent outer layers of crystal. The delicate handblown glass shades are available in a matte light rose, opal, or smoke finish, which are held in place by either white or anthracite grey branches. Display in multiples to create unique installations that bring a touch of nature and its life-giving beauty into your home.


Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Pendant

The Artichoke light was originally designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen where it still hangs today. The inspiration comes from the namesake vegetable, the artichoke and provides the vision behind this classic Scandinavian design. The individual pieces that altogether make up the elaborate shade are referred to by the designers as the lamp's 'leaves'. Available in a variety of materials and colours, the Artichoke pendant light delicately illuminates and reflects lights off the leaves and into the space. Perfectly designed around the formation of an artichoke, this pendant provides a glare-free light ideal for dining rooms and hallways where an atmosphere is needed. This design uses nature to make a grand statement and has remained an icon to this day.


The Foscarini Gregg collection is an iconic design by the artistic duo Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, based in their studio in Milan. The inspiration is minimalist but demonstrates the skill and beauty of blown glass. The design aims to replicate the smooth and simple appearance of a pebble that is shaped by the flow of water over time.

Ludovica & Roberto Palomba used inspiration from the world around them to explore the 'unprecedented expressive possibilities for blown glass'. Blown glass allowed them to create unique, organic structures that echo forms found in nature. The opal-white glass conceals the light source, providing a soft and glare-free light and recreating the effortless beauty of nature.

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This highly modern, stunning suspension light was designed by Ross Lovegrove, a Welsh designer who is 'inspired by the logic and beauty of nature'. The Chlorophilia LED suspension light embraces both new technology and the formations found in nature. The Chlorophilia emulates the illusion of leaves falling from the sky. Delicate, leaf-like shades made from moulded PMMA appear weightless, suspended in midair. When illuminated, the wavy texture with an uneven stepped section works as an optical lens, playing with light and shadow to project imagery onto the ceiling.

The Chlorophilia LED suspension is a stunning, nature-inspired design with a technological influence. Ross Lovegrove successfully uses modern materials to replicate an organic form. Available with one layer of LED leaves or two layers, this suspension lamp is perfect for adding a calming and atmospheric light to your space.


Bring a touch of nature into your home


These products are just a small example of how the world around us has inspired some of the most iconic and beautiful lamps in lighting design. From the simplest item, such as a pebble or the petals of a flower, come some of the most extraordinary lighting solutions. Mother Nature has been described as the world's best artist, and this is proved by the beauty of the designs it inspires. These products are both timeless and modern as they take their cues from the world around them.


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