Viola Lanari’s Porta Romana collection is characterised by handcrafted whimsical designs and a textured white finish. Viola’s pieces have been created following an approach that was often used by sculptor Diego Giacometti, where each piece is shaped in plaster of Paris, cast in a durable and light resin, then hand painted to achieve the perfect feel and appearance.
FOUNTAIN
A sculptural and whimsical piece, the symmetrical shape of the Fountain lamp resembles the movement of water. Viola’s signature textured White Plaster finish gives the lamp a fairy tale feel to the flow of a fountain.
OTHELLO
Forming a chain of sculptural discs, the Othello table lamp offers a unique take on the use of a circular shape in design. Viola follows a production method often used by Diego Giacometti as she builds the Othello in plaster, then casts it in a durable and light resin, before finishing it by hand to achieve the perfect plaster feel.
MAUDIE
The Maudie table lamp is all about the silhouette. A tall and lively piece with a smooth plaster finish, the stylised botanical shapes of the leaves add a soft, decorative element to the lamp. Recommended as a pair with our Bongo shades, the Maudie will enrich and delight an interior.
PIP
The Pip wall light is a decorative jewel for your wall. Inspired by the botanical details of the Maudie table lamp, this piece is a beautiful and atmospheric light with a smooth plaster finish. The Pip will look enchanting as a pair, set to mirror to each other, or sitting either side of a piece of art.
VIOLA
The Viola lantern is the feature piece, and the first to be born in Viola Lanari’s collection. The lantern shows a considerate game of contrasts, from lines and round forms, to texture. Its linked circular shapes play with the softness of the concealed LED lights coming from within the lantern, creating multiple eclipses and a serene glow.
SELINA SIDE
The Selina side table was initially built by layers and layers of plaster of Paris and carved by hand by Viola Lanari. Then a mould was created to cast each piece in a more durable and light resin; a production method also used by Diego Giacometti. The side table is painted and finished by hand to achieve the perfect plaster feel, signature of Viola’s work.
SELINA CONSOLE
Viola’s collection is designed around the circle and the sphere and their interaction with light. The Selina Console table expresses this through the highly textural finish of the rounded legs and the rhythm in the decorative edges of both top and feet. The Selina Console table expresses this through the highly textural finish of the rounded legs and the rhythm in the decorative edges of both top and feet.
Explore Viola’s collection below