Leucos renews its relationship with renowned architect David Rockwell and reimagines its Stacking Collection, originally conceived in 2007, for Euroluce 2023.
The existing collection, composed of three floor lamps made of handblown glass cylinders of different colours and sizes, is now joined by a series of striking new horizontal chandeliers and vertical pendants. The iconic Stacking lamp has been redefined with new models and colours: a horizontal pendant version offered in two sizes, and three vertical pendant lamps with the option for a wall application.
Designed in 2007 by David Rockwell, Stacking is a human-scale floor lamp inspired by traditional Japanese lacquered stacking cups. It is comprised of individual hand-blown cylinders of coloured glass that can be stacked to form a radiant, atmospheric column. These glass modules were made with a traditional Venetian handblown glass technique called “incamiciato” (Italian for “jacketed” or “layered”), where a Maestro glass blower uses multiple layers of glass, each of different transparencies and properties. This is a labour-intensive technique has brilliant results, as it allows for different tones and opacity in each module. Assembled into each other, the cylinders result in chromatic overlays propagating light in a sophisticated way.
Stacking was offered in three distinct colour combinations using multiples of amber, tobacco, white, fume, orange, and mirrored glass. Stacking represents a bestseller for Leucos. Its timeless design and originality also became one of David Rockwell’s favourite products, earning a place of pride in his studio office.
Leucos decided to evolve the legacy of Stacking and invited David Rockwell to design more lighting elements to enhance the existing collection. Contemporary techniques have been used for the new pendant lamps that nod to artisan traditions and the original Stacking floor lamps. The lighting fixtures include a set of horizontal pendant lamps in three sizes and three vertical pendant lamps with the option for a wall application.
The modular glass cylinders are now slightly narrower than the original collection for a more delicate, refined look. Vibrant colour combinations were inspired by mid-century Murano glass and are interspersed with elements in contemporary metallic finishes, creating graphic dynamism. The horizontal luminaires feature metal end caps, and dimmable LEDs offer the possibility of creating a more direct or softer light, depending on preferences.
The collection includes the horizontal Stacking pendant available in measures of 120cm and 160cm both with a diameter of Ø 10cm, and vertical Stacking pendant in 3 different lengths: 30cm, 60cm and 90cm all with a diameter of Ø 10cm. These last ones allow for a wall application.
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