In the golden heart of Tuscany, where the air hums with the scent of tanned leather and time-honoured artistry, light finds its muse. Florence, cradle of the Renaissance, has long been the stage where artisans shape the essence of Italian beauty — a world where every stitch, every fold, and every reflection tells a story. From this spirit of bellezza senza tempo (timeless beauty) emerges the Florence Trapunto Collection by HDLS Lighting Ltd — a luminous homage to arte del cuoio fiorentino (Florentine leather art) and the legacy of Italian craftsmanship.
View of Florence and the Duomo di Firenze, symbol of Italian art and craftsmanship.
The Soul of Tuscan Leather
The story begins in the valleys of Santa Croce sull’Arno, Tuscany’s legendary leather district. For centuries, this small town has been home to artigiani toscani — Tuscan artisans whose hands have shaped leather for the world’s finest ateliers. Here, the art of tanning is fatto a mano (made by hand), guided by heritage, patience, and the belief that beauty is born through devotion.
Heritage of Tuscan Leathercraft – Artisans of the Arno, Credit: Pisa Chamber of Commerce
In these sun-lit workshops, the craftsmanship of leather is not a trade but a philosophy. Each hide is treated with natural oils and dyes, each stitch carefully drawn to preserve texture and scent. It is this living connection between material and maker that inspired HDLS to translate Italy’s most tactile art into a new dimension — light.
Trapunto – The Language of Quilted Artistry
Trapunto, meaning “to quilt” or “to embroider,” is a Florentine technique that dates back to the 14th century. Originally used to enrich garments and textiles with raised patterns, trapunto combined artistry with emotion — each padded form catching the light like sculpted fabric. The technique adorned the clothing of nobles and ecclesiastical robes of the Renaissance, celebrating luxury through detail rather than excess.
In the Florence Trapunto Collection, HDLS revives this ancient art — not on cloth, but on quilted leather, shaped and illuminated to echo the rhythm of classic Florentine design. Every curve and contour speaks of patience; every stitched line captures a whisper of Tuscany’s artisanal soul.
Reimagining Heritage in Light
The Florence Trapunto Collection is a fusion of Italian inspired craftsmanship and modern innovation. Each lighting piece is wrapped in hand-stitched leather, gently padded in the spirit of trapunto, and adorned with Asfour crystals that scatter light with poetic precision. The balance between supple leather and crystal clarity evokes a harmony that feels both historical and strikingly contemporary.
When illuminated, the leather’s soft texture glows like sun-kissed marble; the crystal catches each glimmer, turning light into movement. The result is not merely a lamp or chandelier — it is la luce del Rinascimento (the light of the Renaissance), reborn for modern interiors.
Florence Trapunto Avorio – Leather and Crystal Lighting by HDLS Lighting
Every element — from the stainless steel framework to refined stitching — is executed with reverence for fatto a mano excellence. These pieces are designed for discerning spaces: grand foyers, boutique hotels, or private residences that seek more than illumination — they seek presence.
Florentine Elegance - Modern Design
HDLS’s Florence Trapunto Collection represents a dialogue between heritage and innovation, craft and concept. While rooted in the Renaissance aesthetic, the collection embraces minimalism and proportion suited for today’s design language. The quilted forms bring softness to metal and light, making each fixture feel warm yet architectural.
Whether it is a pendant glowing above a marble dining table or a table lamp casting quiet radiance across textured stone, the pieces blend seamlessly into both classical and contemporary interiors. The tone is unmistakably Italian — passionate, refined, and confident.
Each fixture is available in tailored configurations, allowing architects and designers to adapt proportions and finishes while preserving the integrity of HDLS craftsmanship. In this way, the collection remains personal — an heirloom of artistry shaped for the modern world.
The HDLS Philosophy – Artistry Illuminated
At HDLS Lighting Ltd, every design begins with a story of material and emotion. The brand’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that light should not merely illuminate a space but reveal its soul. Across all collections — from Murano glass to sculptural alabaster, from contemporary minimalism to ornate heritage forms — HDLS seeks to harmonize art, innovation, and timeless craft.
The Florence Trapunto Collection embodies this vision perfectly: it does not imitate Italian luxury; it interprets it. It transforms the mastery of Florentine leatherwork and the elegance of crystal into radiant poetry — an encounter between artigianalità (craftsmanship) and modern design intelligence.
A Legacy Reimagined
To experience a piece from the Florence Trapunto Collection is to feel the lineage of centuries-old artistry — the whisper of hands that once shaped Renaissance garments, now shaping the silhouette of light. The supple texture of quilted leather, the crystalline shimmer of Asfour, and the soft diffusion of glow together create a sensory experience that transcends function.
It is bellezza senza tempo — timeless beauty — expressed through material and light. Each piece stands as a modern relic of Italian craft, handcrafted for those who understand that luxury is not decoration, but devotion.
From Heritage to Home
In today’s interiors, where authenticity defines elegance, the Florence Trapunto Collection offers a rare dialogue between the past and the present. It invites designers, collectors, and connoisseurs to bring a fragment of Florence’s artistry into their spaces — to let light echo with the memory of Italian hands.
Florence Trapunto Thalia Table Lamp - Leather and Crystal Table Lamp by HDLS Lighting
HDLS Lighting Ltd has not simply created a lighting range; it has composed a tribute to the artisans of Tuscany — a love letter written in leather, crystal, and light.
Experience the Florence Trapunto Collection
To explore the collection is to journey into the essence of Italian craftsmanship. Discover how HDLS transforms the art of trapunto into modern illumination, where every seam glows with heritage and every reflection tells a story.
Discover the Florence Trapunto Collection at HDLS Lighting Ltd — where Italian artistry meets contemporary light.
The Florence Trapunto Collection — lighting as art, rooted in tradition yet designed for today’s luxury interiors.
