Lim Floor Lamp

The interpretation of light in its many forms, refined design solutions, and a distinctive timeless style; these are the underlying elements of Pablo Lighting's design mission. At the forefront of American lighting design, Pablo Designs exemplify an uncompromising devotion to simplicity and usefulness, fusing the highest technical sensibilities with the most appropriate material pallet to create unique and precious designs that transform any environment. Pablo Designs has gained international recognition for its innovative lighting and home furnishings designs which are characterized by their unique sense of style and simplicity.

Venezuelan-born industrial designer Pablo Pardo has defined his career by creating beautiful, sparse, utilitarian lighting that fosters harmonious relationships between people and their environments. A 1986 graduate from the University of Cincinnati's renowned industrial design program, Pablo’s extensive background in design and architecture has allowed him to design products in multiple disciplines through the same studio. In doing so, he has forged a method of design that produces only the essence of an idea while always championing the user’s experience. Concepts laid bare, his objects speak a universal language.

Since establishing Pablo Designs in San Francisco in 1993, Pardo’s studio has gained international recognition for its innovative lighting and home furnishings. He has established enduring collaborations with designers who share his studio's vision, believing that diverse ideas and perspectives inform a higher sense of purpose.Pardo attributes his early passion for design to his upbringing, which he spent surrounded by a family of artists and engineers. Having combined traits from each sphere, he’s shaped a unique creative process upon which his studio thrives.