Lucerna by Luca Nichetto for Ethimo
Ethimo · Lighting

Lucerna by Ethimo

Designer · Luca Nichetto

About the collection

Lucerna

Lucerna takes its name from ancient Roman oil lamps but has a techno soul, thanks to its LED light and dual system with chargeable battery and pull-out cable, protected by a waterproof body in anodised metal, with a steel or brass look finish.

It has a ring for carrying or hanging. The wonderful diffuser in clear blown glass spreads a warm glow in different hues depending on the version: smoky, anthracite, grey and amber.

Lucerna is an extraordinarily versatile design object, that goes beyond its primary function. Created as an outdoor lighting element, it is also perfect as a decorative article in gardens and patios, thanks to its amazing light effects.

Luca Nichetto was born in 1976 in Venice. Over the course of his career, Nichetto has served as art director for many international design brands and he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the design industry. Nichetto’s work has been exhibited worldwide and has been the subject of retrospectives in cities such as Venice, London, Paris and Stockholm. He has been awarded numerous international design awards for his highly researched, innovative design projects, which range across products, furniture and accessories, as well as incorporating architecture and exhibition design.

Designer

Luca Nichetto

Venetian-Swedish designer running studios in Venice and Stockholm, known for material-led outdoor work. Lucerna is Luca Nichetto's collection for Ethimo.

In situ

Lucerna gallery

About the Lucerna collection by Ethimo

Lucerna sits within the catalog of Ethimo, the Italian outdoor furniture house, and is designed by Luca Nichetto. Ethimo produces in Italy across specialty outdoor materials — teak, powder-coated aluminum, rope, ceramic, stone and outdoor fabrics — selected per collection, with established US trade representation.

Material and construction notes

For US trade specifiers, Lucerna carries the same material data sheets and US-trade documentation as the rest of the Ethimo catalog: ASTM F1858 outdoor furniture compliance where applicable, fire-code classification on cushion components, and chain-of-shipment documentation supplied with the invoice. Bespoke fabric or finish substitutions are accepted on COM workflow with confirmed yardage at quote stage; see the Sunbrella and Outdura specifier reference for the workflow at the European factory.

Specifying Lucerna in US trade projects

Net pricing for Lucerna is quoted at US trade volumes, before fabric grade, finish premium, and consolidated freight. Lead time is 8-14 weeks from the Italian factory to US port for standard configurations; bespoke dimensions, COM upholstery, or large hospitality volumes extend by 4-8 weeks. The collection is specified in US hospitality outdoor (boutique hotel terraces, resort pool decks, restaurant outdoor dining) and in premium residential outdoor (terrace, courtyard, poolside) installations.

Frequently asked specifier questions

Who designed the Ethimo Lucerna collection?

Lucerna is designed by Luca Nichetto, produced by Ethimo in Italy. Full material specifications, dimensions, and finish options are supplied on request with the trade quote.

Is the Ethimo Lucerna collection covered by trade pricing?

Yes. Ethimo runs a verified US trade programme. Net trade pricing for Lucerna is shared after qualification (designer of record, project scope) under the Ethimo trade terms applicable to premium European outdoor specifiers.

Can Lucerna be specified with COM fabric or bespoke dimensions?

Most Ethimo collections, including Lucerna, accept COM upholstery and bespoke dimensions within manufacturer tolerance. See the FF&E procurement workflow for the full COM and bespoke sequence, including fabric yardage, factory shipping, and lead-time impact.

Care, warranty, and US service life

Ethimo outdoor pieces share a common care pattern: quarterly rinse with clean water and mild soap, twice-yearly inspection of cushions and fittings, and off-season storage of soft goods in freeze-thaw climates. Structural elements (aluminum, FSC teak, steel, stone) typically carry 5-10 year warranties; fabrics and cushions 2-3 years against UV and stitching. US service life on Ethimo outdoor is typically 15-25 years on structural elements and 5-10 years on cushions, with COM refresh extending the cycle.

Related guides

Brand positioningItalian outdoor furniture brandsWhere Ethimo sits in the field.ProcurementFF&E procurement for outdoor furnitureTrade buyer workflow.MaterialTeak vs aluminum outdoor furnitureDecision matrix and lifecycle cost.

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