Belgian lighting design earns international recognition for artisanal excellence
The Belgian lighting label l’ombre has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award – Product Design 2025 for its sculptural pendant Callista. This international distinction not only celebrates the lamp’s aesthetic elegance but also highlights the brand’s unique philosophy: a seamless fusion of craftsmanship, technology and sustainability.
A tribute to Belgian craftsmanshiph vakmanschap
As a 100% Belgian brand, l’ombre proudly carries the Handmade in Belgium label. Each design is brought to life in close collaboration with local artisans — from glassblowers and ceramists to woodturners. The result is lighting of outstanding quality, handcrafted with care, precision and deep respect for traditional techniques.
The award-winning Callista collection exemplifies this. Hand-turned from solid oak, its design plays with organic asymmetry and visual tension. Despite its seemingly off-balance form, Callista hangs perfectly upright thanks to a hidden inner mechanism that ensures ideal weight distribution and flawless light diffusion.
Sculptural, timeless and technically refined
Callista seduces with its natural materials, soft lines and subtle off-centeredness. A sculptural statement piece that exudes serenity and character, enhanced by bronze-finished brass accents, linen cables and matte limewash textures that add depth and tactile appeal.
The Red Dot jury praised the design for:
- its exceptional craftsmanship,
- integration of invisible but crucial technology,
- and its poetic yet functional approach to lighting.
More than a lighting fixture, Callista becomes a centrepiece — one that tells a story through design and detail.
A conscious and local signature
All l’ombre designs are fully crafted in Belgium using certified European wood from sustainably managed forests. With replaceable parts and durable materials, Callista is built to last — both technically and aesthetically — with a minimal ecological footprint.
For founder and designer Kevin Verhaverbeke, Callista represents the brand’s vision: “We elevate lighting to a new level — a subtle dialogue between poetry and precision.”
International acclaim for a growing label
The Red Dot Award marks a pivotal moment for this young Belgian brand. L’ombre’s lighting objects are increasingly being embraced by architects, interior designers and design lovers across Europe and beyond.
The full Callista collection is available at the l’ombre showroom in Pittem (Belgium) and through selected international retailers.
Price: from €850
More info: www.lombre.be
