Sutla Design Chandelier

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Striking, modern yet timeless, and made to last. What’s not to like about this angular chandelier?

Industrial designer Altus van Zijl and aesthetics wizard Brigitte Hauptfleisch are the creative force behind Sutla Design, a studio that specialises in furniture, product and interior design.

Sutla Design’s hallmark is contemporary products that are made locally with a nod to shapes from years gone by.

What was the inspiration behind the design of this lamp?

We wanted to design a chandelier with modern flair while remaining true to shapes from the past.

What material did you use?

The chandelier is made of powder-coated mild steel – for its durability and its wide range of colour options.

What are your favourite elements?

We love its boldness and its ability to hold a strong presence in any classic or modern space.

How important is sustainability to you?

We like to design with the future of the product in mind. In the case of this chandelier we strived to design a timeless piece that has characteristics of the past while visualising its future as a decorative piece.

How do you feel about the throwaway culture of the 21st century?

Design today has become so fast-paced. Something that is new today might be old and outdated tomorrow and can easily be thrown out. We believe it is important to design products that you can see yourself using years down the line.

The Chandelier retails at R18 900 and is available through sutladesign.co.za.