designed by combining onyx stone and a soft curved metal disc, lago is a classical pendant lamp created by the mexico based practice studio davidpompa. it is available in two sizes and aims to reflect the softness and timelessness of its material combination.
images courtesy of studio davidpompa
its material mix unites onyx stone and powder coated metal. this functional combination of clean shapes by studio davidpompa enhances the qualities of the natural mineral. the semi translucent stone allows both materials to be appreciated from several angles. onyx’s opacity reflects its elegance, accentuating the different tones in every piece, making it rich in shades and depths. monochromatic subtlety between contemporary and classical forms creates a soft language for any function and space.
in davidpompa’s mexico city showroom the studio showcases a white installation visualizing the onyx process. it reveals the deconstruction of the lago stone manufacturing, from water and rocks to dust and cylinders. pictures taken inside the onyx mine bring you into the origin of the natural stone. between the mountains and desert of oaxaca and puebla, onyx stone is being extracted. a quite common stone at first sight, but a closer look reveals its beauty. a white chalcedony stone with unique bands, when hold against the light its rich depths and transparency are revealed. this is the start of the lago history.
the final stone piece is shaped by highly skilled craftsmen in tecali, a city in the state of puebla, also called ‘the house of stone’. onyx is a chalcedony, a variety of microcrystalline quartz. its formation is due to silica deposits within lava gas cavities. as a result, unique bands and parallel stripes are formed, giving onyx a relief rich in tones, depths and transparencies. onyx is also called tecali or mexican marble, being found in the state of puebla. it is valued for its exotic and translucent qualities.
project info:
name: lago 22 and lago 40
designer: studio davidpompa
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edited by: yasmina karam | designboom
