Orcham lithophanies are unique, one-off creations that combine light and transparency, quality design and modern technology.
Thanks to their versatility and tailor-made aesthetics, these luminaires are ideal for architects and interior designers who want to give a very personal touch to projects of all sizes.
Principle: the thicker the material, the less light it lets through, creating a dark area; the thinner the material, the more light it lets through, creating a light area. This lithophanic process was invented 200 years ago, and was usually applied to flat surfaces. More historical details on dedicated Wikipedia page.
Originally made of porcelain, expensive but above all extremely fragile, this technique has been brought up to date by 3D printing and the production of much stronger plastic.
What makes lithophanies unique and aesthetically very different from a black and white photo is the deep relief (at least on Orcham lithophanies), which provides soft contours and very gradual shadow gradation, while at the same time rendering fine details and a 3D visual effect that varies according to the viewpoint.
Flat photos don't do them justice in a darkened room.
Smooth contours, very gradual gradations, fine detail and relief effects.
Available soon
All our lithophanies models will be available in this store in