With the warmer season now upon us, our outdoor spaces naturally take centre stage. From gardens and terraces to intimate verandas, these areas become the heart of our day-to-day activity as the days stretch longer. Yet the transition from a simple outdoor space to an atmospheric sanctuary relies entirely on one element: the perfect glow.
With more heritage lighting brands expanding their outdoor product ranges, high-end design is no longer confined to the interior. Below are seven exquisite collections available from ESS that bring a refined sense of style and sophistication to open-air living.
Flos – IC Outdoor
Michael Anastassiades’ iconic IC Lights have made a seamless transition to the outdoors. By maintaining the poetic balance of a glass sphere poised on a slender frame, the wall and floor versions bring a classic feel to the terrace. It is a masterclass in bringing the elegance of indoor living to the open air.
Lodes – Stitch
A departure from the brand’s iconic pendant canopies, the Stitch Collection by Lodes perfectly captures a summery feel with a design language that hints at traditional handcrafts and fixtures that emit a soft, diffused light. They are ideal for creating a relaxed, breezy atmosphere, making any veranda feel like a Mediterranean retreat.
Artemide – Reeds
Artemide’s Reeds Collection is as much a light sculpture as it is a fixture. Designed to mimic the organic silhouettes of marsh plants, these glowing rods create a stunning visual impact. When clustered together, they offer a definitive ‘wow factor’ that transforms a garden into an immersive, luminous landscape.
Foscarini – Twiggy Grid Outdoor
With their iconic Twiggy collection, Foscarini seamlessly bridges indoor and outdoor spaces. Available in three configurations – a table lamp, a pendant, and its original floor lamp format – the Twiggy Grid collection retains Marc Sadler’s signature funky and bold design. It offers the perfect, inviting glow, maintaining a vibrant energy long into the night.
Roger Pradier – Place des Vosges
On the more contemporary side, Roger Pradier – a household name in outdoor lighting for over a century – perfectly balances traditional form with modern utility in the Place des Vosges 1 collection. Referencing the heritage of Parisian street lamps, the collection offers a versatile choice for a wide range of architectural styles, from historic houses of character to sleek modern developments.
Slamp – Charlotte
Branching out into the open air with their second-ever outdoor range, Slamp introduces Charlotte. Referencing the intricate, laborious architecture of a honeycomb, this iconic collection – signed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas – offers hypnotic and ever-changing perspectives, even in its exterior format. Thanks to its surface composed of perforated hexagonal silhouettes, the fixture creates a beautiful interplay of light and shadow, serving as a striking piece of art by day and a sophisticated light source by night.
Davide Groppi – Origene
Taking the opposite approach is none other than Davide Groppi with Origene. Appearing almost invisible, this slender, soaring needle of light rises from the ground to illuminate its surroundings with a mysterious, indirect glow. It is the absolute epitome of sleek, minimalist design – stripping away all excess to focus entirely on the pure emotion of light.
Visit these collections and more at the ESS showroom, Imriehel.
Main image: Lodes
