How a meeting at a Polish design fair grew into a long-term collaboration, bringing handcrafted Cloud lamps from an artisan studio in Palowice to homes across Switzerland.
Some pieces (and people) stay with you from the moment you first see them.
We first came across United Wood Items and their Cloud lamps at Targi Rzeczy Ładnych in Wrocław in 2023. Among the many objects presented at the fair, the lamps immediately caught our attention.
Their form felt sculptural and organic. Curved strips of wood seemed to flow around one another, creating a shape that changed depending on the viewing angle. Once illuminated, the same structure created a warm glow and beautiful patterns of light and shadow.
We exchanged details with the head of the artisan studio, Maciej Glinski, and stayed in touch. Their use of natural materials, beautiful design and careful craftsmanship felt closely aligned with the ÉTAUDORÉ collection.
Two years later, in 2025, we introduced the Cloud Floor Lamp and Cloud Ceiling Lamp to our offer.
Each Cloud lamp is made to order in the artisan studio
How the Cloud lamps are made
Every Cloud lamp begins with raw ash wood.
Each piece is made to order in the United Wood Items artisan studio in Palowice, Poland. Production starts once an individual order has been placed.
The making process begins with raw ash wood
The wood is selected, cut and prepared in the workshop. The individual elements are then carefully shaped and refined until they begin to take on the curved form that defines the Cloud collection.
Ash wood being prepared and shaped in the artisan workshop
The production combines woodworking machinery with detailed manual work. Many stages are completed by hand, from shaping individual components to assembling the final structure.
Precision and handwork are central to the making of every Cloud lamp
Is it a lamp or a sculpture?
One of the qualities we love about the Cloud lamps is how beautifully they contribute to an interior throughout the entire day.
When switched off, the curved ash wood structure has a strong sculptural presence, with its flowing form and natural grain becoming part of the room.
Once illuminated, light passes between the wooden elements, creating a soft ambient glow and distinctive patterns across nearby walls and ceilings.
The Cloud floor lamp shown both during the day and illuminated in the evening
Cloud at the ÉTAUDORÉ live-in showroom
Today, both the Cloud Floor Lamp and Cloud Ceiling Lamp are part of our winter garden at the ÉTAUDORÉ live-in showroom in Thalwil.
Testing the placement of the Cloud lamps in our winter garden
We love how the floor and ceiling versions work together in this space. They share the same design language, while each has its own proportions and presence.
The Cloud floor and ceiling lamps together in our winter garden at the ÉTAUDORÉ live-in showroom in Thalwil
We also have a Cloud Ceiling Lamp installed on our covered terrace. After dark, its curved wooden elements create a striking pattern of light and shadow across the ceiling.
The Cloud Ceiling Lamp on our covered terrace in Thalwil
Having the lamps in our live-in showroom allows clients to experience the proportions, craftsmanship and light in a real home environment before placing an order.
From the artisan workshop to your home
Once a Cloud lamp is completed in Palowice, it first travels to the ÉTAUDORÉ headquarters in Thalwil. Here, we carry out a final quality inspection before preparing the lamp for the last part of its journey. We also take care of all tax and customs bills.
From Thalwil, it is delivered to its new home in Switzerland by Swiss Post with special handling for fragile shipments.
A finished Cloud lamp carefully packed before continuing its journey to a customer in Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
What wood are the Cloud lamps made from?
The Cloud Floor Lamp and Cloud Ceiling Lamp offered by ÉTAUDORÉ are handcrafted from ash wood.
Are the Cloud lamps made to order?
Yes. Each Cloud lamp is made to order in the United Wood Items artisan studio in Palowice, Poland.
Can I see the Cloud lamps in Switzerland before ordering?
Yes. Both the floor and ceiling versions can be experienced at the ÉTAUDORÉ live-in showroom in Thalwil.
How are the lamps delivered in Switzerland?
After production in Poland, each lamp is sent to the ÉTAUDORÉ headquarters in Thalwil for a final quality inspection. We also take care of all customs and tax fees. From here, the lamp is delivered to the customer by Swiss Post with special handling for fragile shipments.
Discover Cloud
The Cloud Floor Lamp and Cloud Ceiling Lamp are available through ÉTAUDORÉ and can be experienced in person at our live-in showroom in Thalwil.
Visit our Lighting collection to discover Cloud or contact us to arrange a private showroom appointment.