Italian brand Contardi Lighting recently collaborated with designer Adam Tihany to tackle the question of “What is green lighting?” From this exploration of design and ecological values, they designed Air, a new suspension lamp that’s as decorative as it is functional and, even better, 100% recyclable. Featuring a dual lampshade design, Air creates a warm, enveloping ambience while casting plays of light and shadow through its engraved laser cuts.
From production to packaging, all considerations were made to reduce Air’s impact on the planet. The body of the light is made from Green Cast, an acrylic material that not only recycles industrial waste and end-of-life products, but can be 100% recycled rather than tossed into a landfill. Even after an infinite number of cycles, Green Cast retains its aesthetic, mechanical, and thermal qualities. To further reduce Air’s footprint, Contardi Lighting applies the cream-colored finish during the creation of the light, skipping the lacquering phase and lessening the environment impact.
Beyond Air’s sustainability appeal, the light’s laser-cut design beckons a closer look. The double lampshades evoke the perception that the lamp is floating both upwards and downwards. Upper and lower LED lights cast a full glow around the room, creating a warm and cozy ambience.
To learn more about Air, visit contardi-usa.com.
