The Atys Lamp
Designer:
Diego Villarreal Vagujhelyi
The Atys Lamp by Vagujhelyi takes on an anthropomorphic presence through its mollusk-like head, ribbed stem, and sculptural pelvic base. Drawing from the mythological figure Attys, whose ecstatic wisdom was bound to sacrifice, the lamp explores themes of restraint, knowledge, and transformation. Its surreal composition blurs the boundary between functional lighting and symbolic object, creating a piece that feels both ceremonial and preternatural.
Please contact us at custom-made@thecollectional.com to explore further.
The Atys Lamp by Vagujhelyi takes on an anthropomorphic presence through its mollusk-like head, ribbed stem, and sculptural pelvic base. Drawing from the mythological figure Attys, whose ecstatic wisdom was bound to sacrifice, the lamp explores themes of restraint, knowledge, and transformation. Its surreal composition blurs the boundary between functional lighting and symbolic object, creating a piece that feels both ceremonial and preternatural.
Please contact us at custom-made@thecollectional.com to explore further.
Vagujhelyi
New York City, USA
Vagujhelyi is an interdisciplinary design studio, aiming to transfigure the relationship between the object and its holder. The studio operates at the intersection of tradition and innovation, drawing on a lineage shaped by resilience and cultural inheritance. The name VAGUJHELYI reflects a deliberate act of preservation, an anchoring of Hungarian identity within a new world context. This foundation informs a practice rooted in discipline, tension, and composure.
