“A grounded light reaching for the sky”

Majestic and sculptural, the Soniah Big Floor Lamp stands as a totem of light—rooted deeply in the earth, yet drawn upward toward the sun. Named “Soniah”, meaning sunflower in Ukrainian, this piece channels the spirit of strength, hope, and renewal.

With its tall, organic silhouette, the lamp appears to grow from the ground like a living being. Its thick, textured stem-like base feels almost earthen or stone-like, anchoring the form in place. Above, a wide, circular shade blooms like a solar crown, gently diffusing a warm, soft glow that fills the space with calm and comfort.

Handcrafted from natural materials such as clay, mineral composites, or eco-concrete, Soniah reflects Victoria Yakusha’s philosophy of living design—an emotional, organic approach that draws deeply from nature and Ukrainian heritage.

About Victoria Yakusha : 

Victoria Yakusha is an architect, designer, and artist born in 1982 in Dnipro, Ukraine. She is the originator of the concept of "living design," a creative philosophy deeply rooted in the earth, nature, and Ukrainian cultural traditions.

In 2007, she graduated from the Prydniprovska State Academy of Architecture and furthered her studies in France at the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA). That same year, she founded her own architecture studio.

Following the 2014 Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, she redefined her role as a creator and launched the brand FAINA. This label embodies authentic, emotive design inspired by Ukrainian heritage, through furniture, lighting, and decorative objects.

Since 2022, Victoria Yakusha has also been working as an independent designer, collaborating with various brands while continuing to create limited edition pieces. Her work stands out for its minimalist, organic language, its deep cultural resonance, and its sculptural, architecture-inspired approach.

Technical details :

Materials : 
Upcycled steel frame and live ZTISTA material – a blend of cellulose, clay, flax fiber, wood chips, biopolymer cover. The material is decomposing in the soil within 9 months.

Color : Hatka - Sonia - Ptaha - Mochar - Kora - Zillia - Rozhevyi - Nebesnyi - Sonyachnyi

Dimensions: 600 X 400 X 2000 mm
Weight: 38 kg

Origin : Ukraine
Design by : Victoria Yakusha

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