Tilt and Shift Your Eyes Towards Stackabl’s Newest Lighting

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In a clever fusion of sustainability, modern aesthetics, and made-to-order charm, the Tilt + Shift Collection of lighting is proof that eco-conscious design doesn’t have to dim your style. Designed by David Rockwell of Rockwell Group for Toronto-based design platform Stackabl founded by Jeff Forrest – best known for turning manufacturing waste into covetable objects – Tilt + Shift is also a timely reminder that sustainability can’t be a side note anymore. As climate change continues to reshape our world, the way we design, source, and produce matters more than ever. The good news is that Stackabl shows us that doing good for the planet can also look really good.

The collection originally launched at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan at the Casa Cork installation for Cork Collective, Rockwell Group’s initiative for cork-related projects in collaboration with Corticeira Amorim (a platform that gathers global designers to explore the creative potential of cork) and BlueWell. But this isn’t the first time Stackabl landed on Rockwell’s radar. Back in 2023 at Design Miami, he was drawn to the Arcilla collection of pendant lights, which spotlighted Stackabl’s fresh approach to sustainable design. Two years later, the two join forces on Tilt + Shift – a full-circle moment.

stacked lamps, some lit, are artistically arranged around a crate

stacked lamps, some lit, are artistically arranged around a crate

“I was instantly drawn to Stackabl’s dedication to sustainability and the craftsmanship behind their work,” Rockwell reflects. “When I received one of their pendants as a gift, I was struck by how well the material and color palette were integrated into the design. We wanted to take that same creative approach and apply it to the Tilt and Shift lamps, using cork as the base material to create a new kind of balance and contrast with the felted wool discs. The result is a collection that feels both modern and timeless, playful yet sophisticated.”

lamps are artistically arranged on a piece of cargo wood

A striped blue and gray lamp with a wooden base, crafted using Stackabl techniques, is illuminated next to a wooden crate. Wires and a dark quilted fabric are on the floor

Three Stackabl lamps with layered, colorful shades and cork bases are artfully arranged on a wooden crate and platform. Blue padded fabric enhances the foreground

Cozy seating area with green tile and gray walls. Felt and cork lamps with blue and striped shades. Wooden chairs and a patterned rug complete the decor.

The lineup includes two Tilt table lamps and three Shift floor lamps. Each piece pairs sleek, sculptural stacks of felt discs with soft, touch-dimmable LED lighting that casts a warm, cozy down-glow. The “shade” is elegantly cantilevered over a solid cork base – a material celebrated in sustainable design for being both renewable and endlessly recyclable. Customizable colorways let the lamps either blend in or stand out from it settings and cater to different tastes.

Cozy seating area with green tile and gray walls. Felt and cork lamps with blue and striped shades. Wooden chairs and a patterned rug complete the decor.

Two Stackabl table lamps with layered felt shades in blue and grey tones rest on a wooden surface, next to an open book featuring a fruit image

If more brands embraced Stackabl’s mission to “turn waste into wonders” and its goal to divert 500 tons of textile waste from landfills by 2029, the planet would no doubt be better off. Collections like Tilt + Shift prove that sustainable design doesn’t have to be the exception: it can, and should, be the new standard.

A modern interior featuring a Stackabl-inspired tiled bar, complemented by two wooden stools and contemporary lamps on both the counter and floor; green and white tiles artfully line the walls

A cozy corner seating area features a Stackabl tiled table, two wooden chairs, and a cushioned bench. Three modern lamps with stripy shades cast a warm glow, enhancing the charm of the green-tiled walls

Following its soft launch in Milan, the Tilt + Shift Collection made its full United States debut at ICFF in New York this week. For those ready to bring one home, pre-orders are already open, with plenty of options to make each lamp truly your own. Whether you’re drawn to the tactile contrast of cork and felt, the sculptural silhouette, or the sustainable ethos behind it all, the Tilt and Shift lamps are a bright idea in more ways than one.

A modern living room with a green leather couch, a stackable green tiled wall, a striped lamp on a wooden coffee table, and a book placed next to the lamp

A modern cylindrical lamp with multicolored layers from the Stackabl collection sits on a dark wood table. The table is surrounded by green leather seating and wooden chairs atop a patterned rug

Three Stackabl table lamps with cork bases and tiered, colorful shades sit on a wooden table against a green tiled wall and leather bench

To learn more about the Tilt + Shift Collection by David Rockwell for Stackabl, visit stackabl.shop.

Photography by Patrick Biller.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She’s probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.





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