Fendi Casa and Louis Poulsen’s new collaborative lighting is a clash of icons
Lighting classics by Louis Poulsen are reissued in a new guise in collaboration with Fendi Casa
Louis Poulsen is known for its Poul Henningsen Danish lighting design classics, which skillfully frame and diffuse the light. Iconic pieces from the designer are the ‘PH 5’, available as a ceiling and table light formed of tiered shades that gently diffuse and soften the light, and the ‘Artichoke’ ceiling light. The brand’s latest collaboration sees this illustrious catalogue in conversation with another design giant, Rome-based fashion brand Fendi.
The collection by Louis Poulsen and Fendi Casa seamlessly distils the two brands’ design codes, from the Danish lighting specialist’s silhouettes to the Italian maison’s colour scheme and patterns. Five lighting designs (comprising table, ceiling and floor lamps) are reimagined in this collaboration with a palette of yellows and browns, redefining the lamps with a Fendi lens and including the brand’s recognisable pequin pattern.
Poul Henningsen started his collaboration with Louis Poulsen in 1924 – and a year later Fendi was founded in Rome. A key decade for both brands, the 1920s are the starting point for this collaboration celebrating heritage and design.
‘This collaboration highlights the ability of Fendi Casa to reinterpret historical heritage with a profoundly contemporary spirit, while fostering the values of authenticity, uniqueness and desirability that have always characterised the maison,’ says Alberto Da Passano, CEO at FF Design.
‘This new collection,’ continues Louis Poulsen CEO Søren Mygind Eskildsen, ‘merges our signature styles while honouring the heritage of both our brands.’
Louis Poulsen and Fendi Casa collaboration is on view at Fendi Casa, Piazza Scala, During Milan Design Week 2023
louispoulsen.com
fendicasa.com
Wallpaper* Newsletter
Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox
Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design. Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week, Maison & Objet, The Italian Cultural Institute (London), Clippings, Zaha Hadid Design, Kartell and Frieze Art Fair. Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award, the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks. She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications, and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands.
-
Find yourself at Six Senses Kyoto, the brand's breathtaking Japan debut
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors boasting tranquil, luxurious interiors by Blink Design Group
By Danielle Demetriou Published
-
Shigeru Ban’s mini Paper Log House welcomed at The Glass House
'Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House' is shown at The Glass House in New Canaan, USA as the house museum of American architect Philip Johnson plays host to the Japanese architect’s model temporary home concept
By Adrian Madlener Published
-
Artist Mickalene Thomas wrestles with notions of Black beauty, female empowerment and love
'Mickalene Thomas: All About Love’, a touring exhibition, considers Black female representation
By Hannah Silver Published
-
Time & Style opens two new Milan locations and unveils new projects during Salone del Mobile
Japanese furniture company Time & Style opens two new showrooms while presenting new pieces at Milan Design Week 2024
By Danielle Demetriou Published
-
Gunjan Gupta’s Indian Tiny Megastore celebrates Indian culture and craft in Milan
During Milan Design Week 2024, Gunjan Gupta's Indian Tiny Megastore curated by Maria Cristina Didero brings Indian culture to the city
By Sujata Burman Published
-
Alcova 2024 offers up contemporary independent design in historical domestic backdrops
Alcova 2024 moved to Varedo to take over the spaces of Villa Bagatti Valsecchi and Villa Borsani (on view until 21 April)
By Sujata Burman Published
-
Fenix and Federica Sala challenge designers to double up
Curator Federica Sala and innovative interiors material brand Fenix's Design Duo Double Feature project brings three design duos together to create dual-purpose furniture
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published
-
Interni Venosta is a new furniture brand by the Dimorestudio founders
Launched at Milan Design Week 2024, Interni Venosta is Dimorestudio Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci's new brand, crafted by Tuscan manufacturer Fabbri Services and paying homage to 1970s Italian design
By Rosa Bertoli Published
-
Gucci’s ‘Design Ancora’ reimagines furniture classics in rich red
Gucci launches new editions of Italian design icons in an alluring deep red, showcased during Milan Design Week 2024
By Simon Mills Published
-
Niceworkshop explores the cycle of industrial materials at Milan Design Week
Seoul-based Niceworkshop caught the design world’s attention with its inaugural collection dedicated to the humble bolt. Now, with its first solo showing at Capsule Plaza, the studio aims to disrupt the life cycle of industrial materials with an exploration into aluminium formwork
By Laura May Todd Published
-
All aboard: Azimut moor a yacht in the heart of Milan
With Azimut's Mooring by the Moon, Michele De Lucchi and AMDL Circle provide insight into the philsophy of the Seadeck Series with an immersive installation at Bagni Misteriosi
By Cristina Kiran Piotti Published