Nahoor
Nahoor makes lamps that occupy a space without invading it: essential lines in hand-burnished brass, made entirely in Italy by artisans in the Brescia lighting district. BeDESIGN carries Nahoor in Houston, Texas.
About Nahoor
Nahoor was founded by William Pianta in Collebeato, outside Brescia, and made its debut at Maison&Objet in Paris in 2009. The name comes from Aramaic and means the origin, or source, of light. Pianta grew up in the lighting trade, his family were lighting retailers, and trained on the technical side of the industry before starting a house of his own. Unusually for a contemporary brand, he signs every design in the collection himself.
The company works from the Brescia district that is also home to Flos, but its approach belongs to the atelier rather than the factory. Every piece is handmade in Italy. The signature material is brass, burnished by hand, joined across the collections by marble, onyx, glass, teak, leather, and shades in linen and silk finished with hidden seams.
The collections
The Mahari collection is the house icon, so much so that Louis Vuitton selected a leather-clad Mahari for the jewelry counters of its stores. Kimada has appeared in Minotti showrooms. Ecliss debuted at Maison&Objet in 2013, and later collections including Cubo and K&W have extended the same vocabulary: geometric, quiet, precise. Nahoor has shown consistently at Maison&Objet Paris since its debut, with appearances from Miami to Dubai.
What makes Nahoor different
Most lighting brands scale by hiring designers and licensing names. Nahoor has stayed a single author's house, which gives the catalog a rare coherence: every lamp is recognizably part of the same idea. These are pieces for rooms where the architecture is already resolved and the light needs to complete it, not compete with it. Nearly all of Nahoor's production leaves Italy, chosen by clients and specifiers who want craftsmanship that doesn't announce itself.
Why Buy Nahoor at BeDESIGN
BeDESIGN carries Nahoor lighting in Houston, with custom quotes, trade pricing, and white-glove delivery throughout Texas. Nahoor's finishes, burnished brass, stone, leather, silk, are exactly the kind of materials that should be seen in person, and our team helps homeowners, designers, and architects select and specify each piece for its space.
Visit our showroom to experience Nahoor firsthand. Every order is custom-quoted for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BeDESIGN carry Nahoor in Houston?
Yes. BeDESIGN carries Nahoor lighting at our Houston showroom, with custom quotes and trade pricing across the collections.
What is Nahoor best known for?
Nahoor is known for essential, architectural lighting in hand-burnished brass, designed by founder William Pianta and handmade in Italy. The Mahari collection is the house icon, chosen by Louis Vuitton for the jewelry counters of its stores.
What does "Nahoor" mean?
The name comes from Aramaic and means the origin, or source, of light.
Where is Nahoor lighting made?
Every Nahoor piece is handmade in Italy. The company is based in Collebeato, in the Brescia lighting district, and works with Italian artisans across brass, stone, glass, leather, and textile shades.
How long does a Nahoor order take?
Nahoor lighting is handmade to order in Italy and lead times vary by piece and finish. BeDESIGN provides a detailed timeline with every quote.
Can I see Nahoor lighting in person in Houston?
Yes. BeDESIGN's showroom at 2016 W Alabama St in Houston features Nahoor lighting on display. Appointments are welcome but not required during regular hours.