Pop Up Table Lamp by Soheila Mahmoodi

Iranian-born designer Soheila Mahmoodi creates furniture and collectible design objects that articulate a refined dialogue between Middle Eastern artistic heritage and contemporary minimalism. Her work draws upon the visual language of Persian art and architecture, translating its symbolic richness and ornamental traditions into distilled, modern forms. Working with natural and noble materials such as marble, wood, and brass, Mahmoodi approaches design with a sensitivity to geometry, proportion, and surface. Ornament and structure coexist in careful balance, allowing each piece to convey both visual clarity and cultural depth. Material selection and craftsmanship are central to her practice, with every detail considered to enhance the object’s presence and longevity. Mahmoodi’s designs often engage with themes of identity and cultural memory, offering objects…