What were your sources of inspiration for the “In The Air” chandelier?

The starting point for the In The Air pendant light is a small prototype table lamp that I developed in 2022 and which should soon be released by DCW éditions (I hope).

The idea behind this collection was to redefine a form of "essential modernity," meaning a simple and effective object, without frills or artifice. A very simple metal base and an opaline glass that rests on it like a UFO…

Modular design is central to your work. How did you incorporate this aspect into "In The Air"?

Raised on Lego, I spent my youth tinkering and inventing modular structures. In the majority of my creations (which remain very confidential since I do no publicity) I use modularity.

Indeed, my aim is to manufacture elements in series (each element having a function in the habitat) and to be able to modulate these elements by combining them to obtain unique works of art.

What is your very first memory of a light fixture?

It's an Italian light fixture that fascinated me from a very young age; I think I must have been three or four. At home, we had this light fixture called Parentesi by the Castiglioni brothers. A simple structure that moves up and down along a metal cable attached to the ceiling, held taut by a weight on the floor. I loved making the structure go up and down the stainless steel cable (with a sort of "zzzsiiiittttt," a characteristic sound that amused me greatly). What's more, the bulb could be tilted in all directions, which I found very amusing.
It's clear that to this day, this simple, economical, and efficient light fixture remains my all-time favorite. It's truly a piece I wish I had designed.

Can you give us a synonym for "like at home"?

Just like home! What a lovely expression. For me, a nomad, feeling "at home" simply means feeling comfortable and happy. Being at home means being surrounded by good company and feeling free. Surrounded by good people in pleasant environments. I'm very sensitive to the quality of the objects around me, so I appreciate a rustic wooden chair just as much as a large armchair, but I need both to be well-designed. I prefer small spaces and, above all, I need atmospheric lighting! Lots of light sources diffusing warm, soft, and comfortable light.

My biggest fear is the lightbulb without a lampshade, emitting a bluish light in a pseudo-mainstream decor… I like unique atmospheres and individuality.