The olive tree root made into light
The new Conti Hanging lamp from Let’s Pause is a singular creation that combines simplicity, elegance, and a deep respect for Mother Nature. Inspired by the renowned paper compositions created by designer Isamu Noguchi, Conti is made from the root of the olive tree, a natural material that is harvested sustainably after it reaches the end of its natural lifecycle.
At Let’s Pause, Japanese design provides an ongoing font of inspiration. We are fascinated by its way of honouring nature through pure lines and quality materials in a simple expression.
One of our favourite designers is Isamu Noguchi: after observing his paper compositions and his famous AKARI lamp, we were overwhelmed by the desire to apply that classic aesthetic to one of the materials that we are most passionate about: the olive tree root.
That’s how Conti came about, a light fitting that not only illuminates spaces, but also pays homage to nature itself through craft. The creative process behind it where the component pieces are treated like the beads of a necklace, remind us of a mantra used in meditation, an opportunity for reflection and respect for the raw material provided by the Earth.
A SCULPTURAL PIECE OFFERING MULTIPLE COMPOSITIONS
Conti is not only a designer ceiling lamp, but also a work of art that invites interaction. Made up of 17 individual parts that can be combined in different formats, Conti allows the user to customise the lamp to suit the space and or the circumstance. Like a bead necklace, each part of the olive is turned by hand, respecting its knots, scars and colour variations lending them a unique and singular beauty.
A CRAFT-BASED PROCESS WITH AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SOUL
Each part of the Conti lamp reflects the craft process behind its creation. The carefully selected olive tree root is worked by hand by an expert cabinetmaker. The result is a light fitting that not only illuminates, but also tells a story: the creative repurposing of a natural material that is restored to life as a form or art.
ADAPTABLE DESIGN AND SURROUND LIGHTING
The Conti lamp is conceived as ambient indirect lighting, suitable for any space. Its LED light source is integrated, in such a way that the bulb becomes another piece of the structure, allowing the light to flow uninterrupted, equally highlighting the timber materiality as well as the surrounding ambience.
VERSATILITY AND CHARACTER IN ANY SPACE
At 140 cm in length as its standard configuration, the Conti lamp can be adapted to different sizes and formats depending on the project: we can combine several units of different heights for lighting spaces like the void within a stairwell or the reception area of a hotel; or we can install it within living rooms, bedrooms or a reading corner within the home.
Our Conti Ceiling lamps are organic and natural: we avoid any artificial treatments in our creations, because our very essence is the commitment we make to the planet, its future, and the people who inhabit it.
What do you think? How would you combine the beads of the Conti lamp? Let the space decide and inspire you own configuration:
Continue exploring the versatility of our creations in the Projects section of our website.