Shortlisted for lighting design of the year at Dezeen Awards 2020, Illan Pendant Lamp has been made from thin laser-cut birch plywood sheets designed by Zsuzsanna Horvath for Luceplan.

The idea of Illan comes from experimentation with laser cutting various materials. Translucency, flexibility and gentle movement are the distinctive features of Illan.

The simple concentric cutting pattern shapes the wood into a sculptural three-dimensional object that reacts to the movements of air, while the warm glow of light reflecting from the wooden surface combined with the ghostly movement creates a relaxing feeling.

The lamp is on the borderline between art and design, it balances functionality, aesthetics and a bit of magic that we need in our everyday lives.

Designer: Zsuzsanna Horvath and for Luceplan
Project: Illan Pendant Lamp

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