Rakumba, a trailblazing Australian lighting brand, illuminates the design world with its innovative creations. Founded in 1968 with a passion for craftsmanship and creativity, Rakumba has been shaping the landscape of contemporary lighting since its inception. Based in Melbourne, the brand draws inspiration from its vibrant surroundings, infusing each design with a unique blend of Australian culture and international influences. Collaborating with universally respected designers and artisans, Rakumba pushes the boundaries of lighting design, offering a diverse range of fixtures that combine functionality with artistic expression. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Rakumba continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving a luminous impression on interiors everywhere.
Contemporary glamour is tempered by the minimalist simplicity of City Lights. Pared back design marries elongated lines and pure geometric form, creating a light evoking Melbourne’s eclectic and sophisticated style.
City Lights can be used solo in intimate spaces, or be curated into a cluster of uniform or varying heights. Expand City Lights into an impressive chandelier as the design focus for a grand dining area or reception hall.
A study in honest materiality, Mito, by Tom Fereday, celebrates the natural beauty of raw materials through a series of minimal forms composed into a sculptural luminaire. Mito employs precision craftsmanship to draw out the most beautiful facets of its timber and stone foundation.
INDRE pendant elegantly conjures the suspended catenary streetlights and cobbled stone streets of Copenhagen. Delicately rendered double-wall glass capsules cradle the soft glow of floating internal lights, each connected by graceful interlinking rods and anchored with rich stone or timber detailing. Designed by Nikolai Kotlarczyk.
The Bell collection by AFTR is inspired by the texture and ocean-smoothed topology of Australia’s iconic coastline. An artfully reduced geometry with an emphasis on scale and proportion, Bell contributes a raw monolithic materiality and clarity of form to elegant architectural projects.
With each piece uniquely textured from the sand casting process, Bell offers timeless raw aluminium or bronze finishes, alongside contemporary powdercoat offerings.
Central to Metropol’s design is the finely seamed trifoliate form, emitting a warm and soft cast of light through precise glass columns. The luminaire is presented singularly as a sconce or pendant, and extends to stacked double and triple pendant editions - elegant as solo statement pieces, or curated into organic groupings and grand chandeliers. Designed by Sebastian Herkner.
Interpreted through the medium of glass, the Argyle collection reveals interlocking diamond forms, composed in colourless or subtly coloured layers. Presenting as pendant, floor and table lamps, Argyle spans a multitude of applications; singular gem-like units hanging above tables, tessellating screens forming a tapestry of light across open spaces, and grand chandelier compositions in luxurious foyers.
Designed by Tom Fereday, the Port Stadium Wall Light celebrates the refractive properties of cast crystal glass, captivating with a mesmerizing interplay of textures and light.
Capturing a mutual passion for botanical beauty, the Petal collection reflects Sebastian Herkner’s ongoing creative dialogue with Rakumba. Petal draws inspiration from the texture and form of flowers within Sebastian’s own home.
The use of generously thick glass, combined with a hand-illustrated natural texture, adds intrigue to the way the glowing light source refracts - a tactile and visually arresting homage to the botanical beauty of a single petal. This unique form is presented as a pendant and wall sconce in two scales, with an alluring table lamp edition completing the series.
Crafted like a delicate pearl suspended by a thread, the Metropol Wall Light exudes a serene charm that effortlessly blends with any ambiance. Its design, marked by intricate details and refined sophistication, adds a touch of distinctive beauty while harmonizing seamlessly with the surrounding architecture. Designed by Sebastian Herkner.
Bringing a touch of Danish sophistication to your space, the Indre Table Lamp by Nikolai Kotlarczyk offers intelligent modularity. From singular pendants and standalone table lamps with refined elegance, to graceful compositions perfect for reception areas, dining spaces, or stylish bars, and even breathtaking chandeliers that command grand spaces – the Indre collection adapts effortlessly to diverse settings.
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