Sowden
Sowden is an Italian design brand founded by George Sowden, a key figure in the Memphis movement. Based in Milan, the brand offers rechargeable lamps, prints, and home decor items that combine material experimentation with a recognizable aesthetic language, transforming everyday objects into emotional, contemporary design.
( Where I am )
Milan, Italy
( Category )
Lighting
( Materials )
Technical material
Sowden was born from the work of George Sowden, a British designer, co-founder of the Memphis group, and icon of contemporary design, who settled in Milan. The brand develops rechargeable lamps, prints, and objects that combine aesthetics, function, and material experimentation. Sowden's collections include iconic pieces, innovative rechargeable lamps, and archival prints, all designed to dialogue with domestic and professional spaces. Attention to detail, material research, and a creative approach make each object recognizable and durable, capable of transforming the environment with visual and functional energy.
In 2026, Sowden presented a selection of rechargeable lamps and archival prints at the 20zero3 space in Bologna. The event allowed the brand to show its ability to blend design, art, and material experimentation, offering the public a direct experience of its iconic objects. The exhibition highlighted how each Sowden creation transforms the ordinary into a unique aesthetic experience, consolidating its identity in the contemporary design landscape. Sowden's design language celebrates innovation, color, and form, reinterpreting tradition with a contemporary approach. Each creation thus becomes not only a functional object, but an aesthetic and emotional story, capable of dialoguing with those who inhabit spaces. For those in Bologna and online seeking distinctive design, Sowden offers lamps and prints capable of enriching any environment with originality and visual poetry.
Creating designer lamps and prints between art, innovation, and functionality
Sowden’s mission is to produce rechargeable lamps, prints, and design objects that combine aesthetics, functionality, and cultural value. Each creation becomes a sensory and visual experience, celebrating innovative materials and formal experimentations. Through continuous research, the use of innovative materials, and creative collaborations, Sowden creates collections that go beyond the ordinary function of the object, transforming it into a tool for dialogue between art, design, and daily life. Participation in events such as the exhibition at the 20zero3 space in Bologna has allowed the brand to dialogue directly with the public, showing its ability to transform everyday objects into works of design and contemporary art.
