The tactile dimming system, controlled by a black cotton thread, allows for precise adjustment of light intensity, turning the act of illumination into an intimate, physical gesture. Linea d’Ombra is more than a lamp; it is a small luminous architecture, designed to integrate elegantly within De Padova’s domestic landscape—where craftsmanship, material honesty, and understated sophistication converge.

De Padova
Linea d’Ombra
Linea d’Ombra, designed by Marco Zanuso Jr for De Padova, is a sculptural lamp that explores the deconstruction of light and shadow through a refined interplay of materials. Resting on a bronze cylinder, the light source is framed by two movable panels—one in satin-finished brass-coloured aluminium and the other in translucent alabaster. These shifting backdrops modulate the light, alternating between warm glow and soft diffusion, creating a layered atmosphere of visual rhythm.
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A luminous architecture of light and shadow
Linea d’Ombra by Marco Zanuso Jr is a sculptural lamp with moving brass and alabaster panels, offering adjustable, layered lighting through a tactile dimming system.