101 Copenhagen vs Oluce vs Research.Lighting: A Guide to Choosing the Right Mood
101 Copenhagen, Oluce, and Research.Lighting each bring their own interpretation of modern lighting. One leans sculptural and textured. One carries a warm Italian clarity. One gives the room its structure. They do not compete. Instead, they settle into a space together in a way that feels layered and intentional. The choice between them often comes down to the kind of mood you want your home to hold.
Hive Flush Mount from Research.Lighting
101 Copenhagen
101 Copenhagen brings a grounded sculptural presence. The shapes feel carved rather than drawn, with silhouettes that echo ceramics, stone, and other organic forms. Their palette stays earthy, which lets the form do most of the talking. A 101 Copenhagen floor lamp can give a living room a sense of depth without trying too hard. A pendant light from the brand can become a quiet focal point above a dining table. When a room needs dimension or a moment of visual weight, designers often start here. The pieces mix naturally with Oluce, which softens their edge, and work well with Research.Lighting when the space needs both form and architectural clarity.
Oluce
Oluce brings a different quality altogether. The lighting feels warm, steady, and calm, with clean shapes that distribute light gently. An Oluce table lamp can shift the mood of a bedroom in an instant. A small Oluce flush mount ceiling light above a kitchen can add a sense of ease without shouting for attention. Where 101 Copenhagen offers presence, Oluce offers tone. The two balance each other in a way that feels effortless. Oluce also blends well with Research.Lighting by adding warmth to the structural backbone.
Research.Lighting
At Research.Lighting, we think about lighting as part of the architecture. Proportion and presence guide the work. We pay close attention to how a chandelier influences the shape of a dining room or how a sconce affects the rhythm of a hallway. Our pieces are meant to ground a space rather than decorate it. When placed next to 101 Copenhagen and Oluce, our lighting often provides the steadiness that ties everything together. 101 Copenhagen adds form. Oluce brings glow. We add the line that supports both.
Bunch Pendant Light from Research.Lighting
Choosing Between Them
Deciding among the three is really about reading the room. When a space needs sculptural depth or something that feels intentionally shaped, 101 Copenhagen is the natural fit. When the room feels too sharp or could benefit from a warmer glow, Oluce tends to be the right direction. When the space feels loose and needs structure, Research.Lighting usually completes the picture.
Many homes benefit from a mix of all three. A Research.Lighting black chandelier can outline the dining area. A 101 Copenhagen floor lamp can add depth in the living room. An Oluce table lamp can soften the bedroom. Together, they create a balanced modern interior that feels personal and quietly expressive.
For more inspiration, read our feature on the Top Designer Lighting Brands Shaping Modern Interiors.
