MATERIAL ONYX

The stone that carries light.

Onyx is a translucent sedimentary stone made of layers of calcite. It does not reflect light; it lets light pass through. Nyxora’s entire story is built on this single property.

  • 5Stone color
  • 6–12 mmWall thickness
  • 2700 KRecommended light
WHY ONYX

Marble reflects light. Onyx lets it through.

Onyx forms as calcium carbonate carried by spring waters settles, layer upon layer, over thousands of years. Unlike marble, its crystal structure does not stop light at the surface; light enters the stone, diffuses between the layers, and emerges, softened, on the other side.

This is why an unlit Nyxora is a solid sculpture, while a lit one becomes a stained-glass window whose veins appear one by one. The vein map of each block exists only once; in the atelier, the block number of every piece is recorded.

We keep the wall thickness of the stone within 6–12 mm, thin enough to let light through and thick enough to withstand everyday use.

FIVE STONES

Every stone has its own light.

Honey OnyxBlue OnyxRiver OnyxOrange OnyxWhite Onyx
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Honey Onyx

Honey onyx forms as calcium carbonate carried by spring waters settles, very slowly, over thousands of years. This slow formation gives the stone a crystalline, translucent body. The soft gradations of veining across its honey-colored ground never repeat from one block to the next; when the lamp is lit, the stone turns a warm amber.

Made in this stoneBrime d’OnyxMaison Bleu d’Onyx
UNLIT · LIT

One stone, two characters.

By day the lamp is a sculpture; by night, a source of light. Compare Onda d’Onyx unlit and lit on the same console.

Onda d’Onyx table lamp lit, on a mirrored hallway console

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SHAPING ATELIER

Five steps from block to lamp.

The stone does not follow the form; the form follows the stone. Every step is planned according to the vein map.

The studio story
FAQ MATERIAL

Questions about the stone.

No, and we consider this a feature. In natural stone, veining and color tone vary from block to block; the piece you order is a close interpretation of the image on the page, not a copy. If you wish, we can share a photograph of your block before production.

Onyx is softer and more crystalline than marble. It poses no problems in everyday use, but it should be protected from knocks and falls. Wall thickness is set for each model with durability in mind.

Socket type and maximum wattage vary by model. The technical sheets specify LED sources with G9, E14, and E27 sockets, rated between 5 and 15 W. The light that shows the veins of the stone most faithfully is warm white 2700 K; LED bulbs, which produce no heat, are also well suited to the stone.

Simply wipe it with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners, solvents, or abrasives; to protect the natural texture of the stone, keep the lamp out of direct sunlight.

COLLECTION

Every stone finds its own form.

See each stone color in a different form, and let’s choose together the one that suits your space.

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