Alberi Di Toscana
Made by Ceccotti Collezioni
Designed by Giuseppe Casarosa
Giuseppe Casarosa conceived Alberi di Toscana as a quiet study in duality: the piece is at once a catchall tray and a sculptural lamp, two domestic gestures folded into one composed object. An ash wood tray, raised on four slender feet, grounds the design with a sense of considered lightness. From its slightly recessed surface, a tapered pillar rises to meet a Volterra alabaster shade.
Alabaster from Volterra has been quarried and shaped in Tuscany for centuries. Its translucency transforms light from within, casting a warmth that no synthetic material can replicate. Casarosa gives the shade its character through silhouettes drawn from the Tuscan landscape: olive, cypress, and maritime pine, each form a condensed portrait of a tree that defines the region's identity.
- Ash wood tray available in multiple sizes and finishes
- Volterra alabaster LED lampshade in several tree-inspired configurations
- Made to order
Ceccotti Collezioni, based in the Tuscan town of Cascina, has shaped wood with exceptional precision since 1950. The atelier's commitment to artisanal craft and regional material culture runs through every piece it produces, and Alberi di Toscana is no exception.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volterra alabaster and why is it used in lighting?
Volterra alabaster is a fine-grained gypsum stone quarried near the Tuscan town of Volterra, worked by local artisans for over two millennia. Its natural translucency allows light to pass through the stone itself, producing a warm, diffused glow that is impossible to achieve with glass or synthetic materials.
What does 'made to order' mean for Alberi di Toscana?
Made-to-order pieces are produced specifically upon request, allowing buyers to select from available tray sizes, ash wood finishes, and alabaster shade configurations. Lead times vary and are confirmed at the time of order.
Which tree silhouettes are available for the lampshade?
The alabaster shade is offered in forms inspired by iconic Tuscan trees, including olive, cypress, and maritime pine. Each silhouette is a distinct interpretation of the tree's characteristic profile.
Who is Giuseppe Casarosa?
Giuseppe Casarosa is an Italian designer who has worked closely with Ceccotti Collezioni, a Tuscan atelier known for its mastery of wood and its dedication to regional craft traditions. His work tends toward quiet, purposeful forms that draw meaning from natural references and artisanal process.
Can Alberi di Toscana function as an entryway object?
The design was conceived with exactly that context in mind. The ash wood tray serves as a practical catchall surface while the alabaster lamp provides ambient light, making the piece well suited to entryways, bedside tables, and other intimate settings.