Believing that the lighting industry still has room for contemporary products with a global perspective, David Weisinger and his newly formed company, Uplight Group, is poised to introduce four new brands to North America. Having successfully distributed the Italian brand Studio Italia Design lighting to the U.S., Weisinger is now turning his practiced eye to an even wider European perspective. We are pleased to introduce you not only to Uplight Group but to the initial offerings of the company.

Oggetti – Innovation from Around the World

FILIPIA

A part of the Tooy collection, FILIPIA’s design was inspired by the Chinese lantern. The outside is powder-coated metal in black and the inside is a sand/grey color, perfect for relecting light from the double-sided borosilicate glass. Unusual is the inclusion of an LED light to provide downwards illumination as well.

Hind Rabii – Unique Belgian Design

BELLE D’I

For this collection, Hind Rabii and Luc Vincent drew their inspiration from the characteristic shape of Morocco’s traditional Beldi glass for tea and infusions, featuring a central multi-color band in relief. The deceptively simple, clean lines of the pendant are created by blow-moulding techniques and feature a decorative band made of colored glass or of metal, or the addition of a fabric or metal shade inside. A timeless lamp: stylish and original, it blends perfectly into any environment, whether classic or contemporary, to create a warm, evocative atmosphere.

Showroom Finland – Intelligent Scandinavian Design

HAVAS

HAVAS is a complete do-it-yourself lamp. The plywood lamp, designed by Tuukka Halonen, is constructed of numerous birch plywood slats which are joined together. There are three sizes available: HAVAS 40 (diameter 40 cm), HAVAS 50 and HAVAS 70, all in natural birch. No surface treatment, glue or metal parts are needed. The environmentally friendly HAVAS was given a GREEN GOOD DESIGN™ award by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum.

Metal Lux – Exclusive Italian Design

DEDALO

A metallic translation of the elegant line of a traditional Murano-style chandelier in modern terms and brilliant accents. A fine almost imperceptible combination of glittering wires, transmitting an incandescent glow of light with reflected brilliance. Available in chrome, satin gold or white and as a chandelier, sconce or table lamp.