Cerno

The Claudo sconce showcases the beautiful natural walnut wood grain and sets it against the rigorous slits cut in each face as they wrap around the simple, clean shade form. A beautiful glow emanates from each slit, showing the striking rectilinear composition, in which all three sides are unique. Designed by Nick Sheridan

Cerno's Story: "Bret, Dan, and I (Nick) have always loved the ocean and boats. In fact, the first project we built together as young boys was a sailboat. Our appreciation for the beauty of a well-designed craft is what initially inspired the Lenis fixture; the form is created by bending wood stringers over a series of bulkheads. The organic and sculptural structure deviates from our mostly rectilinear forms, which introduced many new challenges, yet it also breathed new life into the design process for us. Ultimately, we were searching for that balance between the curved fluidity of its lines and the twisting movement."

When reaching such a distance with a fixture, it is important that it feels visually efficient in its form but is still far from fragile, inviting one to linger under it. The adjustability in the reach and the height of the shade make it possible to custom fit the piece to its surroundings - an important characteristic for such a large piece. Designed by Nick Sheridan

The Locus chandelier tells a story about our design journey. The wood and glass are in balance, exuding both strength and fragility. Wood is Cerno’s signature material; the glass is fresh and new, designed and blown by Siemon & Salazar. Cerno and Siemon & Salazar became one company back in 2022. This product is a beautiful testament to what the two unique brands can create as design collaborators. Cerno, Co-founder, and Director of Design Nick Sheridan, describes the Locus chandelier as a moment frozen in time, where the dynamically linked system of parts is paused at a moment of harmony and symmetry.