The Art of Life and Light

Master craftsmen that create bespoke lighting from large art installations to award-winning chandeliers to pendants and lamps.

What makes willowlamp special?

Every willowlamp from the most simple pendant lamp to a large art-chandelier and massive ceiling installation is based on the same patented, deceptively simple idea. A tiny notch that is laser-cut into the edge of steel sheet-metal frames. This notch allows strands of metal ball-chains to be notched into these steel frames without the need for fasteners, allowing us endless design freedom to create flowing, elegant veils of metal beaded chain… And yet the diversity of forms, the originality and the creativity that arises from this one simple idea is truly astonishing!

This invisible thread that ties our entire body of work together ensures that all willowlamps share a uniquely special quality; simply put, willowlamps are alive! The veils of metal ball-chain are never static. They respond gently to currents of air, even as subtle as one’s breath. This subtle shimmering quality transforms a space, bringing it to life in a never-ending dance of light, reflection, shadow, and movement that creates drama and magic.

ORIGINAL DESIGN

Not only is our signature patented notch a completely original idea but every design or form we create is also uniquely original too. While we respect other artists or designers or perhaps because of it we never look to them for inspiration or ideas. We believe that creativity comes from within and that to create truly inspiring and original work that the creation is has to come from within the artists soul. We invite you to view our collections to discover how this is reflected in our original design collection. We hope that our creations will add a unique sophistication, identity and expression to your interior and be a reflection of your values and style.

ADAM HOETS – FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Lighting designer, Adam Hoets, is the Founder and Creative Director of willowlamp. He trained as an architect and began his design career as a specialist in sustainable eco-architecture. Much of this time was spent in the African wilderness which is why nature is such a strong influence and source of inspiration for many of his lighting designs. Hoets’ designs create spaces that integrate harmoniously into their surroundings with sculptural forms. Hoets lives and works on the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town.

THE TEAM THAT BRINGS LIGHTING DESIGNS TO LIFE

The willowlamp notch design system was patented in 2007. Since then, we have built a reliable team of trading partners and specialist suppliers in the luxury lighting industry.

Our professional in-house support team ensures that willowlamp is shipped with care to our clients all over the world. Our industrial partners deliver precision laser-cut, machined and finished components.

The artisans in our team are masters at creating lighting products and hand-assemble each willowlamp with meticulous attention to detail. Each willowlamp is made precisely to order, guaranteeing the highest quality and a truly unique art piece.

OUR BESPOKE TAILORING SERVICE

Luxury lighting that fuses metal and light to create sculptural lamps as functional art. Unleash your creativity and consult with us to create your own bespoke lighting that showcases your individual style.

We have created custom lighting projects along with bespoke fixtures for hospitality, commercial and residential projects.

Custom-made willowlamps can be architectural fixtures and installations as once-off creations, or limited editions. We are able to create bespoke lighting that brings life to any space, regardless of height, volume, or shape.

OUR AGENTS & SALES PARTNERS

We are represented around the world by a network of qualified willowlamp agents and trading partners. Contact the agent in your region or our Cape Town-based head office listed, for more information about the willowlamp brand.

Find our list of Agents.

PACKAGING & DELIVERY

‘Flat-Pack’ Benefits: Every willowlamp is flat-packed and shipped in special, environmentally-friendly packing crates. Flat-pack shipping significantly reduces costs. It is an experience in itself to see the beautiful piece unfolding out of its packaging.

Support, Service, and Logistics: We aim to deliver customer service that is as outstanding as our designs. The willowlamp trademark guarantees personalized attention to detail for our luxury lighting products and service.

LIGHTING DESIGN AWARDS

We have had the privilege of winning a variety of local and globally prestigious design awards.

2024: [d]arc Award ‘Best Light Art Scheme, High Budget' - for Cathedrale Chain, USA - 3rd Place
2019: LIT Awards: ‘Designer and Custom Lighting’ for the Southern Flame – winner
2019: LIT Awards: ‘Chandeliers’ for Giant Fuschia – winner
2019: [d]arc Award ‘KIT for the Halo 3rd place
2019: [d]arc Award ‘Bespoke Installation’ for Giant Fuschia 3rd place
2017: Guild Foundation Award ‘Object that moves’ category
2016: [d]arc Award ‘Hospitality’ 2nd place
2014: 100% Design Johannesburg best lighting award
2009: SABS design excellence award
2008: Elle Décor overall designer of the year award
2007: Elle Décor lighting designer of the year
2006: Elle Décor lighting designer of the year

EXHIBITIONS & COLLABORATIONS

We have had the privilege of participating in some of the leading design exhibitions that celebrate outstanding creativity in product design.

2019: Euroluce, Salon de Mobile, Milan Italy – willowlamp solo exhibition
2018: Design Days Dubai, willowlamp in collaboration with ‘Brandkonnect’ & ‘Indigenus’
2018: Launch of 2018 collection, Youngblood Gallery Cape Town
2018: Salon of Art & Design – Invited by Southern Guild* showcased ‘Southern Flame’
2018: ‘Extra-Ordinary’ – Invited by Southern Guild* showcased ‘Southern Flame’
2017: 100% Design Johannesburg – willowlamp and Meyer Von Weilligh
2015: 100% Design Johannesburg – willowlamp and Meyer Von Weilligh
2014: Light Junction, London
2014: 100% Design London – invited by Cape Craft and Design Institute
2014: 100% Design Johannesburg – willowlamp and John Vogel
2013: Art Basel – invited by Southern Guild*
2012: Design days, Dubai – invited by Southern Guild*
2011: The Johannesburg Art Fair, Johannesburg – invited by Southern Guild*
2011: Invited to exhibit in the Salon Privé at Design Indaba, Cape Town
2010: ICFF, New York – invited by the Amaridian Gallery
2009: The Johannesburg Art Fair, Johannesburg – invited by Southern Guild*
2009: Ambiente, Frankfurt – invited by the South African Dept. of Trade and Industry
2008: Maison and Objet, Paris – invited by the Rosita Gallery
2007: ICFF, New York – invited by the Amaridian Gallery

* Southern Guild is an exhibition of South African artists, designers, and craftspeople that travels to art and design shows across the globe.

** The ‘Global Africa Project’ was a traveling exhibition that started its life at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. This significant exhibition showcased design originating from Africa with the aim of correcting stereotypes about the level of art, craft, and design from the continent.

What makes willowlamp special?

ORIGINAL DESIGN

ADAM HOETS – FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

THE TEAM THAT BRINGS LIGHTING DESIGNS TO LIFE

OUR BESPOKE TAILORING SERVICE

OUR AGENTS & SALES PARTNERS

PACKAGING & DELIVERY

LIGHTING DESIGN AWARDS

EXHIBITIONS & COLLABORATIONS

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What makes willowlamp special?

ORIGINAL DESIGN

ADAM HOETS – FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

THE TEAM THAT BRINGS LIGHTING DESIGNS TO LIFE

OUR BESPOKE TAILORING SERVICE

OUR AGENTS & SALES PARTNERS

PACKAGING & DELIVERY

LIGHTING DESIGN AWARDS

EXHIBITIONS & COLLABORATIONS

Willowlamp

Products

Company

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Welcome to the world of willowlamp

Welcome to the
world of willowlamp