Finding inspiration in a range of subjects that includes mathematics and insects, French lighting designer Ludovic Clément d’Armont prioritizes design that is ethical and sustainable and, in doing so, invites a deeper conversation on how we light our spaces.
Born in northern France, d’Armont is an artist who studied engineering at École Centrale Paris. In 2009, he established the lighting design studio Semeur d’Étoiles in Viroflay. Working with mouth-blown glass, crystal, brass and porcelain, the artisans at Semeur d’Étoiles create sculptural, statement-making fixtures by hand from recycled materials.
The studio’s self-proclaimed signature — a soothing French Art de Vivre style, with a modern human-centric approach — has yielded a series of lighting fixtures that are named for planets, a line that celebrates June’s birthstone and sculptural lamps and pendants that draw on the animal kingdom. Semeur d’Étoiles chandeliers and wall lights are conversation starters, not only for the designs’ unique forms, which so frequently draw on nature and on pearl jewelry — see the studio’s Spider floor lamp and Pearl Necklace pendants — but also for the thought and care that guides each step of the brand’s manufacturing process.
D’Armont, who has cited Brazil’s Campana Brothers as an influence on his work, comes from a long line of glassmakers and carpenters, and his commitment to craft characterizes every one-of-a-kind fixture that is produced at Semeur d’Étoiles. Packaging, shipping, the energy consumption that is associated with manufacturing, how easily and efficiently an item can be repaired, and sustainable sourcing — these are all factors that anchor the work being done at d’Armont’s studio. In order to operate in an environmentally sound way, the company works with manufacturing experts and with ADEME, a French agency that advises businesses on implementing sustainable practices.
Eco-conscious buyers, collectors and luxury boutiques around the world support d’Armont and the mission at Semeur d’Étoiles. The studio has partnered with decorator and furniture designer Vincent Darré, French architects Bismut & Bismut and British architecture firm State of Craft.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Ludovic Clément d’Armont lighting and wall decorations.
Pearl Line by Ludovic Clément d'Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
The pearl line by Ludovic Clément d'Armont Materials: Blown glass, brass joints, LEDs Dimensions: D 12 x W 133 x H 37 cm The Pearl line is a simple ar...
Brass
The Pearl Line by Ludovic Clément D'armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
The Pearl Line by Ludovic Clément d'Armont Materials: blown glass, brass joints, LEDs Dimensions: D 12 x W 133 x H 37 cm The Pearl line is a simple architectural element that helps ...
Brass
The Pearl Line by Ludovic Clément d'Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
The Pearl Line by Ludovic Clément d'Armont Materials: Blown glass, brass joints, LEDs Dimensions: D 12 x W 122 x H 67 cm The Pearl line is a simple architectural element that helps structure a space. Depending on the shape you choose, it is symmetrical or asymmetrical, and it is a simple line of glass or a brooch-like jewel. Made in blown glass, with brass joints and LEDs. Every creation of Ludovic Clément d’Armont can be made to order in any requested dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Ludovic Clément d’Armont is the creator of Semeur d’étoiles. That is the continuation of a family tradition of centuries of gentle glassmakers, painters, carpenters and artists. Both an engineer and an artist, he combines creative emotions with optical, electronic, thermal, environmental, electrical, chemical, color, energy, mechanical and medical considerations. His pleasure is do discuss with you to achieve the ideal piece. Ludovic presents his approach: “First, the simplicity of my work is based on a fundamental thought, nature and science are similar. My creative process marks the identity of mathematics and nature, the selective experimentation of the nature and human research lead to the same decisions. «That is why, analysis and experimentation mingle in my creation. Because the intelligence of nature is the long time of his experiments, just like that of man is the number of its research. The aesthetic result aims to illustrate and proclaim this, in a dreamy and amazed shout, showing the fusion of sciences and life. The place of man inside the Universe is thus clear: humanism becomes the demonstrated organization of society.» Semeur d’étoiles designs and manufactures lighting artworks: sculptures, chandeliers, lighting walls and ceilings Eco-friendly design is our DNA embarrassed by prestigious clients such as Vincent Darré, Bismut...
Brass
Ligne De Perles Chandelier by Ludovic Clément D’armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Ligne de Perles chandelier by Ludovic Clément D’armont Dimensions: D 12 x W 133 x H 37 cm Materials: Blown glass, brass, LEDs All our lamps can be wired according to each country. I...
Brass
Courbes de Perles Chandelier by Ludovic Clément d’Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Courbes de Perles Chandelier by Ludovic Clément D’armont Dimensions: D 115 x W 70 x H 92 cm Materials: Blown glass, brass, LEDs All our lamps can be wired according to each coun...
Brass
Ronde De Perles Chandelier by Ludovic Clément D’armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Ronde de Perles Chandelier by Ludovic Clément D’armont Dimensions: D 90 x H 12 cm Materials: Blown glass, brass,LEDs All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to...
Brass
Diva by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension lamp with cylindrical structure in satin-finish brass, and crystals made by hand to contain the light source. Beams of direct light are emitted at the two extremities.
Crystal, Brass
Larose Guyon Perle 1 by Larose Guyon
By Larose Guyon
Located in Boston, MA
Perle 1 is a luxurious high-end lighting fixture that has been coated with warmth and elegance. Inspired by the romantic world of jewelry, the Perle collection is handcrafted with a ...
Nickel
LUglo Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometrical and iconic globe sconces. Playing with the balance of weight perception and strength, these sconces show the tension created by a sphere rolling over a an edge. The soft ...
Aluminum, Brass
Deco Lamp by Federica Biasi for Mingardo
By Federica Biasi, Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco Lamp by Federica Biasi for Mingardo summarizes the essence of the product Mingardo: slim, refined and minimal. A small asymmetrical ge...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Lambert & Fils Dot Line Suspension
By Lambert & Fils
Located in Commerce, CA
Retails $2100 The Dot Line Suspension combines the luminosity of exposed bulbs with the richness of brass in a geometrical distribution. The result is a collection of lamps inspired ...
Brass
'Tetraclio' Chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Tetraclio' Chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s A sculptural and precisely composed chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, the Tetraclio is composed of eight fro...
Nickel
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