Looshaus Carrara Marble and Brass Wall Lamp by Insidherland

Looshaus Carrara Marble and Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 13 x W 14 x H 56 cm. Materials: Carrara marble, polished brass. 3.5 kg. Available in other marbles and metals. The Looshaus building by Architect Adolf Loos in Vienna marked a turning point in Architecture by its rejection of historicism and the evolution towards Modernism. The building states a series of Loos beliefs on his essay ‘Ornament and Crime’ (1908) in which he exposes that “The evolution of culture is synonymous with the removal of ornaments from utilitarian objects.” and describes how ornamentation can cause objects to go out of style and thus become obsolete. The radical aesthetic of Loos essay ‘Ornament and Crime’ implemented on the marble facade of the Looshaus building ground floor columns triggered a reflection about the purism of materials and forms. The Looshaus wall lamp is austere both in its massive blocks of carved Carrara marble as in the choice of the brass columns that allow the transparency of an illuminated gallery in its interior. It is visually pure and minimal in its hidden functionality. No ornaments are needed to strength its singularity. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Created by Architect Joana Santos Barbosa in 2012, InsidherLand is a Portuguese brand of exclusive design. Drawn with the signature of the creator, the impressive range of contemporary luxury furniture, lighting, upholstery and accessories are connected to her personal memories and have been highlighted for their innovative and soulful designs. Joana explores several influences from travels around the world to define her own Land as a place that allows her to translate her perceptions into objects of art. The essence of InsidherLand is presented by two inspiring collections. Beyond Memory Collection is deeply influenced by organic forms of nature, legends and traditional cultures, as for the Identity Collection is molded by forms of Architecture and Art. Both collections are designed as a dialog in which nature meets strong architectural lines to create relaxed and sophisticated interiors surrounded by natural materials and meaningful art pieces. Being positioned in strategic markets of high-end luxury decoration, InsidherLand team is proud of working with the best architects and interior design studios from all over the world who seek for handmade exclusive objects that arouse emotions and stand out in exquisite spaces. We are dedicated with love and enthusiasm into every creation to surprise a sensitive but demanding public. Using the expertise of traditional craft techniques, all creations are made by the hands of Portuguese master craftsmen and jewelers who wisely sculpt them in noble materials, finalizing every detail with elegance and perfection.