Suspended elegance. Crafted from ceramic and solid, curved beech wood, the Plera lamp boasts two contrasting materials: one cool, one warm. It’s cool lighting that’s true to its shape, as the word Plera means ‘funnel’ in an obscure Northern Italian language. Hailing from Italy, designer Enrico Zanolla believes his shapely lamp is the perfect expression of simplicity.

Status: available for purchasing

Year: 2012

Some studies on wood veneer applied in the lighting decoration.

Status:Concept

Year: 2012

For enquiries: info(at)enricozanolla.com

Ruski and Ruski twist are two suspension lamps designed by italy-based designer Enrico Zanolla for toronto based company Viso Inc, presented during the light+building 2012 in frankfurt. The lamps are produced entirely in ceramic, both available in white or black glazing, silver or gold metallic.

“this project is a tribute to the beauty and uniqueness of the St. Basil cathedral in Moscow. during my stay in Russia I spent time observing and studying the constructive system of the domes. the difference in colour and size comes from symbolic meanings assigned to every single dome. a great attention has been paid to details and quality of realized domes, and everything was made without using a 3d cad. so these charming domes became a challenge and a strong idea to convert them in lamps, mainly because they were designed like candle flames symbolizing that every man is “the light of the world”.
the final suspension lamps are characterized by dynamic shapes, reflecting the movement of a candle and at the same time containing the modular constructive system used in the original domes.” – enrico zanolla

Both lamps will be available by the end of May, in the 37.5cm and 18cm diameter sizes.

Company:Viso Inc.

Year: 2012

For purchasing: info(at)enricozanolla.com

Sirio is a collection of coffee tables and stool. The structure is restrained by a circle giving the impression of being chocked. They are available in different colours with top in glass and upholstered seat for stool.

Company: Miniforms

Year: 2010

The inspiration for this suspension lamp comes from the pattern of Chesterfield sofa, applied then on the exterior surface of the lamp. The contrast between the smooth interior and the sophisticated and deep buttoned exterior is ideal for a modern interior space with a touch of glamour and classic style.

Status: self production

Year: 2010

For purchasing: info(at)enricozanolla.com

Memory is the kitchen developed for the russian brand Filippe Grandy.

Company: Filippe Grandy

Year: 2010

Qubik is a table lamp with structure folded by a simple metal sheet cut by laser. The holes on the top are useful to let go out the hot air and diffusing the light.

Company: Miniforms

Year: 2010

Prado is the new minimal collection designed for the russian brand Filippe Grandy.

Company: Filippe Grandy

Year: 2010

Dining table with structure in lacquered steel and top in glass or plywood.

Designed with Andrea Di Filippo

Company: Venier

Year: 2009

This project is a tribute to the beauty and uniqueness of the St. Basil cathedral in Moscow. During his stay in Russia Enrico Zanolla spent time observing and studying the constructive system of the domes. The difference in colour and size comes from symbolic meanings assigned to every single dome. A great attention has been paid to details and quality of realized domes, and everything was made without using a 3d cad. So these charming domes became a challenge and a strong idea to convert them in lamps, mainly because they were designed like candle flames symbolizing that every man is “the light of the world”.
The final suspension lamps are charachterized by dynamic shapes, reflecting the movement of a candle and at the same time containing the modular constructive system used in the original domes.

Status: concept

Year: 2010

Update:In 2012 VISO company featured two lamps of the Triptych in its new lighting collection, naming them Ruski and Ruski twist. Please view them HERE.