studio davidpompa combines traditional mexican crafts in cupallo lamp

studio davidpompa combines traditional mexican crafts in cupallo lamp
(above) the pendant lamp uses 100% recycled and hand-shaped glass for the lens
all images courtesy of studio davidpompa

local-based studio davidpompa was born out of the desire to create contemporary design with a strong commitment to create contemporary design with a strong commitment to mexican identity. they work with an ethos of innovating craftsmanship and materials while respecting its heritage.

‘cupallo’ is a pendant lamp that uses 100% recycled and hand-shaped glass for the lens, resulting in an irregular surface with surprisingly tiny air bubbles enclosed. the glass creates a charming light effect and enhances the distribution of it through irregular flares. the lenses are made piece by piece in a small glass factory in hildago, mexico, while the outside shape is made of polished brass in a metal spinning process by artisans in the country’s capital.

the glass creates a charming light effect and enhances the distribution of it through irregular flares

the pendant lamp can be used in an elegant, horizontal arrangement, as well as in a playful way by hanging them in a disordered chandelier. because of the artisanal hand driven process, every piece shows a unique personality. ‘cupallo’ will be presented at salone satelite during salone del mobile 2016 in milan 

the outside shape is made of polished brass in a metal spinning process by artisans

the lamps combine incredible interesting materials with contemporary design

because of the artisanal hand-driven process, every piece shows a unique personality

the pendant lamp can be used in an elegant, horizontal arrangement, as well as in a disordered chandelier

hand-blown glass process

shaping the recycled glass part

shaping the recycled glass part

spinning the brass element

brass heating for spinning

spinning the brass element

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom

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