Taking inspiration from musical references, designer Luca Nichetto unveils the Legato lighting system in collaboration with Matter Made.

White space, in design and in music, is often a welcome respite. The pauses, quick between the notes and longer between stanzas, are what sparks intrigue within the listener as we’re waiting for more. The Legato lighting system by Luca Nichetto for Matter Made takes its name from a musical reference, meaning an unbroken sequence of notes. Italian for ‘tied together,’ it indicates that the notes should be played smoothly.

Pinned together and stacked on a delicate aluminum frame, the conical units seem to cascade down the empty space, much like notes dotting a vertical staff. The shades are regular, reserved, yet offer a surprising softness in the tone of warm light exuding into the surrounding interior. Shades can be positioned in multiple different ways, to offer custom lighting solutions exquisitely fit for a stately office or upscale bar.
Designer Luca Nichetto, of Nichetto Studio, illuminates us: “I’m thrilled that the product has finally gone into production. Over the years, it has been fascinating to explore all the possibilities and see the company?s efforts to make this happen. I’m confident it will be a product that delivers a lot of satisfaction. It maintains a sculptural appearance while being highly functional ? a perfect balance of beauty and function, which we always strive to ac...