Contemporary Italian lighting brand, Lodes, has collaborated with Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc to launch Elara, a minimal yet sculptural suspension lamp.
The name Elara connotes astronomy and Greek mythology, and its geometric design mimics the trajectory of the planets within the universe. Inspired by astral motion, the lamp is characterized by two metal rings, one of which can be set at various angles to produce fluidity and movement, as well as a small sphere at the bottom of the lamp that contains the light source.
The light source emits a glow that can illuminate an entire room. Additionally, users can direct the bi-emission sphere–up or down–according to the need for light. The two sources have different light emissions: 2260 lumens and 845 lumens for the 3000 K.
The lamp references space through its dynamic, geometric structure. The central ring can be positioned to reach different heights and angles, allowing users to experiment with casting light and shadows. Elara works as a stand-alone object or together with multiple lamps in one room – creating an opportunity to play with contrast and scale through different angles and finishes.
The choice of finishes is a key priority for Lodes: Elara is available in black or gold. For the black version, the canopy and sphere feature a matte black shade, whilst the rings come in a glossy black finish. Whereas the gold version offers the canopy and sphere in a matte gold, with the rings in a glossy gold. Where black suits minimal, sleek interiors, the gold serves as a statement piece, emphasizing elegance and sophistication. Both styles result in a captivating decorative object, even when switched off.
Additionally, Elara can be adjusted through a dimmer control within the wall-mounted power switch, allowing users to modulate the intensity of the light to create their ideal lighting scheme.
