Monum light
Monum Light was born from a simple yet profound gesture: pausing to see how light can pay tribute to the hands that shape it. This lamp is more than a functional object — it’s a quiet ode to the mastery of traditional woodworking. A monument of light, form, and warmth.
Designed at the crossroads between contemporary product design and ancestral craft, Monum Light honors one of the most delicate and precise skills in carpentry: woodturning. That’s where its name comes from — a fusion of monument and craft, celebrating the silent complexity of the lathe. The lamp is composed of four essential elements. The base: a subtly conical vertical cylinder that acts as a pedestal, raising the light with quiet dignity. Inside, a warm LED light glows softly, shaping an intimate, safe, and comforting atmosphere. Above it, a treated copper ring, supported by three slender legs, bridges the base with the top element — both structurally and visually.
And crowning it all: the heart of the piece. A hand-turned wooden disc, crafted by an experienced artisan near Barcelona. This disc is not fixed — it can be gently rotated to direct the light as desired. That gesture of rotation becomes a moment of intimacy: you feel, in your fingers, the craftsmanship, the precision, the hours spent in the workshop. You don't just see the object — you experience its making.
The choice of wood speaks volumes: Sapele, a tropical hardwood known for its durability, richness, and beauty. The entire piece is finished with natural wax, enhancing its texture, revealing its grain, and allowing its scent to subtly inhabit the room.
Monum Light is not merely a lamp. It is a ritual. A way of bringing light to a space — not just visually, but emotionally. A tribute to care, to time, to human touch.
Monum Light. A monument turned on.
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Designed at the crossroads between contemporary product design and ancestral craft, Monum Light honors one of the most delicate and precise skills in carpentry: woodturning. That’s where its name comes from — a fusion of monument and craft, celebrating the silent complexity of the lathe. The lamp is composed of four essential elements. The base: a subtly conical vertical cylinder that acts as a pedestal, raising the light with quiet dignity. Inside, a warm LED light glows softly, shaping an intimate, safe, and comforting atmosphere. Above it, a treated copper ring, supported by three slender legs, bridges the base with the top element — both structurally and visually.
And crowning it all: the heart of the piece. A hand-turned wooden disc, crafted by an experienced artisan near Barcelona. This disc is not fixed — it can be gently rotated to direct the light as desired. That gesture of rotation becomes a moment of intimacy: you feel, in your fingers, the craftsmanship, the precision, the hours spent in the workshop. You don't just see the object — you experience its making.
The choice of wood speaks volumes: Sapele, a tropical hardwood known for its durability, richness, and beauty. The entire piece is finished with natural wax, enhancing its texture, revealing its grain, and allowing its scent to subtly inhabit the room.
Monum Light is not merely a lamp. It is a ritual. A way of bringing light to a space — not just visually, but emotionally. A tribute to care, to time, to human touch.
Monum Light. A monument turned on.
Product Design
Photography
Creative Direction