The new decorative indoor lamps have wowed observers on account of their fusion of the latest technology – including the almost exclusive use of LED bulbs – and stunning aesthetics, based around elegance and a carefully calculated, sparing use of materials. Blown glass continues to be used widely by Italian brands keen to maintain a national and local tradition, but additional material such as wood, stone and metal are starting to be used, in addition to new patented, high-performance materials. Outdoors, the ethos is on low-impact structures combining hi-tech solutions with charming effects, with many systems succeeding in disappearing almost entirely, leaving nothing but a beam of light.
