Few design objects challenge form and function like a lamp. Designing light means integrating form and function while also exploring how emerging technologies can shape new solutions, whether in terms of aesthetics or functionality. Some designers create never-before-seen objects, while others reinterpret classic shapes. Some bet on irony, others on the wow factor, or what is increasingly referred to as warm minimalism.
Hundreds of new products were showcased at Euroluce 2025 and across Milano Fuorisalone. We’ve selected 11 lamps that stood out, each representing a unique design perspective.
Linked, Flos
Michael Anastassiades scores again with a modular suspension lamp inspired by the chain structures seen at Catania’s Duomo. It’s composed of luminous borosilicate glass links that can be attached. Once connected, they light up, creating a vertical line of segmented light to which a glass sphere can be attached. «The arrangement can be spontaneous or meticulously planned to achieve the desired connection», says Anastassiades. «You can position the sphere directly above a table or create a full-length installation in a room. The chains hang like jewelry from the ceiling, capable of dividing space». Technically, the LED source developed by Flos is a custom solution. It consists of LED strips encased in a silicone tube that provides 360° diffused light, enclosed in a fabric diffuser for a seamless visual flow.
SHHH!, Ingo Maurer
The love for the lightbulb has always been a hallmark of Ingo Maurer’s brand. From the iconic Bulb (1966) to the poetic Lucellino (1992) and the witty I Ricchi Poveri – Monument for a Bulb (2014), the brand continually redefines the lightbulb’s role in design. With SHHH!, the team extends this exploration with a playful suspension lamp featuring a bulb “dressed” in noise-canceling headphones. «SHHH! is a visual sleight of hand and a joyful reflection on the wonder of light», says Axel Schmid, Product & Project Design Lead at Ingo Maurer. The bulb itself isn’t the light source – the light is emitted from the headphones and diffused through the glass.
Set, Davide Groppi
«A space as a photographic set – a place to interpret and transform through light,» says Davide Groppi introducing Set. This modular lighting system, inspired by photography equipment, consists of a base, a modular stem, and an adjustable projector that can be positioned to direct light with precision.
Lodes, Map
A modular lighting system for walls and ceilings, created in collaboration with Berlin-based studio Geckler Michels. Designed for spaces with a single power point, Map surpasses track systems by linking each module with a fabric cord that runs through the housing, distributing power seamlessly. Available in an 8-meter roll and 5 cm wide, the cord can be stretched between various points, delivering uninterrupted power while concealing its source.
Allumette, Foscarini
Francesca Lanzavecchia reimagines the archetype of the chandelier, bringing its aesthetic into a contemporary context. «I approached it from an ‘engineering’ perspective, emphasizing structure, geometric tension, and asymmetry,» says Lanzavecchia. «Gino Sarfatti’s 2097 chandelier was a key reference – not for its form but for how it exposed technology, leaving the bulbs bare and the cables visible». Allumette features a metal structure in three colors (including electric blue) and PMMA light elements, connected by textile cables in tone-on-tone hues.
Filo, Zafferano
A slim desk lamp with a clip-on base, part of a series of extremely lightweight fixtures. Filo features a painted metal frame available in red or black, holding an exposed E27 bulb. The upper arm rotates vertically, directing light where needed. Design by Federico De Majo.
Goccia, Italamp
Millennials will instantly recognize the playful reference behind Goccia, a pendant lamp inspired by Crystal Ball – the iconic bubble balloons. Virginia Cei reinterprets them as double-emission lamps, available in horizontal or vertical orientations.
Aimed at a younger market, the collection offers three color combinations with red, gray, and white structures.
Alambicco, Artemide
A modular suspension lamp in blown glass designed by Neil Poulton plays with transparencies to enclose the technological core in a precious, delicate shell. The central extruded aluminum structure houses the LED circuits, protected by a ribbed glass cylinder that prevents glare. On the outside, the diffusers with soft shapes are hand-crafted using the ancient balloon technique in Artemide’s Murano glassworks. Alambicco combines the craftsmanship and uniqueness of glass with modular compositions, opening up to custom solutions for specific projects.
Offset, Vibia
A minimalist up-and-down wall sconce whose simple design adapts to any setting. The Vibia Chromatica system offers 18 colors and transitional hues, adjustable in intensity and color temperature, allowing users to create various atmospheres throughout the day. Design by Xuclà.
Santo, Fabbian
Atelier Biagetti strikes again with Santo, a playful suspension lamp composed of a customizable number of metal and blown glass rings. Its warm light mimics the flicker of candlelight, making it perfect for creating intimate, atmospheric settings.
Barcarolle, Ambietec
The Japanese brand Ambientec captivated Euroluce visitors with its refined blend of craftsmanship and contemporary design. The latest addition, Barcarolle, is a table lamp that draws inspiration from vintage street lamps and classical architecture. Its warm light evokes candlelight, making it particularly suited for restaurant tables in its single-lamp version. Design by Yoshiki Matsuyama.
