The Pao Lamp Collection is a collaboration between renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa and the Hay brand. Inspired by the soft, vivid shape of the traditional Pao tents illuminated at night, Fukasawa decided to incorporate the same atmospheric warmth and inviting feeling into his steel pendant lights. Pao perfectly represents Fukasawa's aesthetics and inspiration: to create an everyday object that is inspired by the design values existing in the natural world. By keeping a modest, simple look, the design is in harmony with its environment, reinforcing its original intention of making the atmosphere more pleasant and comfortable. With the latest development in LED light bulb technology, the light source can be concealed inside the shade, diffused through a high-quality acrylic (PMMA) diffuser. The Pao pendant's lampshade is made of steel with a high-gloss finish, available in different sizes and colours. Its functionality and deliberate design simplicity make it suitable for a wide range of spaces and uses in both home and business environments.
Born in 1956 in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, Naoto Fukasawa studied art and 3D design at Tama Art University in Tokyo. Until 1988, he worked as a designer at Seiko-Epson, then at ID-two in San Francisco. Returning to Japan in 1996, he established IDEO, before founding his own agency, Naoto Fukasawa Design, in Tokyo in 2003. Since 2001, when he was also a consultant at MUJI, he has been working on household products and electronic appliances. He created the Plusminuszero (±0) brand (whose fan is available on the eshop) to market household objects. Naoto Fukasawa works for various companies in Europe and Japanese industries specialising in leisure electronics. In collaboration with Jasper Morrison, he created the sensational "Super Normal" exhibition. He works with major international furniture and accessories brands such as Vitra (Chaise Chair, Kuubo Tables), Magis with the Déjà Vu mirror, and Swedese with the LOG storage systems.
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HAY
Hay was founded in 2002 to promote Danish design. The company Hay reinterprets the classic forms of Nordic design with a modern approach, offering friendly, aesthetic, and functional creations. Hay draws inspiration from three main areas: art, architecture, and fashion, while paying close attention to the environment and contemporary culture. The Hay chairs, like the brand’s entire furniture collection, perfectly embody this spirit: a sleek and timeless design, combining comfort and functionality with modern and minimalist lines. The Palissade outdoor collection is a must-have from the brand HAY, designed by French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.