Davide Groppi started creating lamps in the late 1980s in the small Italian town of Piacenza. He quickly began collaborating with other artists and founded his self-named company. Davide Groppi's designs stem from a desire to create something that is necessary or significant. His sources of inspiration include works of art, ready-made objects, magic, the desire to make things with his hands or simply the urge to play and have fun with light. His popularity has grown over the years, specifically in restaurants and hospitality venues all over the world. Davide Groppi has been recognized internationally for his work, receiving numerous awards over the years.