This beautiful paper lamp was designed by renowned Swedish designer Monica Förster. The shade is constructed of stone paper leafs and solid ash wood blades. Stone paper is made from calcium carbonate (limestone) which is bonded with high-density polyethylene. The resulting paper-like material is smoother yet stronger than traditional paper and also water-resistant, which makes is easy to clean. The lamp is produced by Fritz Hansen, it comes in three sizes, and starts at $200.
Monica Förster is one of the top contemporary Swedish desigers, who has won numerous design awards and worked with companies like Alessi, Cappellini and Volvo.
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