Each Gustave finish was carefully designed and selected with Vincent Van Duysen. The full colour palette matches special locations around the world, taking into account the identity and interior design of each restaurant. Thanks to this variety of finishes, Gustave adapts to all styles.

At each location, the lamp’s soft glow charmingly graces the tables, contributing to the setting’s atmosphere. Van Duysen created a fitting design to adapt to different interiors and moods, versatile yet distinctive in its minimalist, sophisticated forms.

MEXICO CITY

Rosetta

Owner Elena Reygadas describes Rosetta as ‘a living organism’: located in a large mansion in Mexico City’s Roma neighbourhood, the restaurant’s menu is based on seasonality and availability of fresh ingredients. Each space has a unique character, guests dine within a tropical atmosphere by day, surrounded by plants and natural light. At night, subdued illumination contributes to a mysterious, intimate atmosphere. ‘What matters the most is the experience inside the restaurant,’ says Reygadas. ‘I seek to use a type of lighting that generates pleasant atmospheres and invites customers to enjoy the space.’ Photography by Pia Riverola.

NEW YORK

Saga

‘Eating at Saga is meant to feel like you’re dining in the home of a fancy friend,’ says chef James Kent. Set on the top four floors of an Art Deco building in New York, originally conceived as a bachelor pad, its intimate interiors boast uninterrupted views of the city and were designed with light in mind. Light is a big deal at Saga: ‘I’m never more acutely aware of light than I am when I’m sitting in the dining room,’ continues Kent. ‘I see the shadows move across the carpet in the late afternoon then watch the sun set over the skyline and the lights in Manhattan skyscrapers cascade on.’ At night, the space is meant to feel like it’s lit by candlelight: ‘lighting in a restaurant is all about creating a mood, so I tend toward warmer options. As long as diners can see what’s on the plate, I’m satisfied.’ Photography by Brian W. Ferry.

BERLIN

Lode & Stijn

Lode van Zuylen and Stijn Remi run this small Berlin restaurant focusing on natural produce in a relaxed atmosphere. ‘When we opened the restaurant, we didn’t really think deeply about a perfect light plan,’ admits van Zuylen. Local design studio Labolleur took care of the lighting in the space (which includes Achille Castiglioni’s Frisbi for Flos). ‘These lights aren’t just really beautiful objects, but the light that gets reflected is really great for a table setting as it is not a spotlight. It brings the people at the table even more together.’
Photography by Volker Conradus.