Acrylic table with Resin tabletop

Founded in 2007 in the town of Como, Italy, Draga & Aurel is a multi-disciplinary design studio that works along the spectrum of furniture, textile and interior design. Draga Obradovic began her career in the fashion industry, first working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts, having previously trained as a carpenter and woodworker. The most recent capsule collection reflects the use of transparent materials as well as a deeper exploration of what transparency can mean in art and design.

The Ribbon Lamps continue Draga & Aurel’s profound exploration of Lucite. The name is derived from the sinuous ribbonlike shape of acrylic resin that elegantly wraps around a LED-illuminated “pill.” The graceful curve of the ribbon captures and reflects light, creating a dynamic visual effect. Colors appear to float across the lucite thanks to the interplay of light on the material. The pendants are currently available in a variation of three widths all of which will be on view at the fair. The Ribbon lamps are currently available in two color variations – lavender and lilac grey with neon highlights and an oceanic turquoise palette pierced through with the same blazing green and citrine highlights.