Gubi Alternatives That Bring Warm Sculptural Presence
Gubi has a way of making a room feel grounded and warm at the same time. Their pieces lean sculptural but never heavy, and the softer shapes tend to settle into a home with a quiet kind of confidence. Designers love that mix. They also like bringing in a few other studios that add different types of presence. Some offer cleaner lines. Others bring a little mood or depth. None of them compete with Gubi. They simply fill out the room in their own way.
Hive Sconce from Research.Lighting
Research.Lighting
Research.Lighting approaches lighting with the idea of sculpture in the back of the mind. Clean forms, gentle proportions, and pieces designed to feel intentional rather than attention seeking. In our studio, we often talk about how a fixture should behave in a room and the kind of presence it carries. When paired with Gubi, Research.Lighting usually brings a grounding element that lets Gubi’s warmth stand out. Picture a Research.Lighting chandelier holding a dining room together while a Gubi pendant light nearby adds softness and glow. It is a mix that feels balanced without trying.
Artemide
Artemide brings a more architectural voice. Their lighting tends to feel thoughtful and crisp, the kind of clarity that guides the eye without overwhelming the space. When set beside Gubi, Artemide introduces a clean edge that plays nicely with Gubi’s curves. A floor lamp from Artemide can add a little structure to a living room lighting arrangement, and a Gubi table lamp across the room can bring the warmth back in. Designers like how easily the two settle into the same space.
Marset
Marset leans toward glow and atmosphere. Their lighting often softens corners and creates a sense of quiet intimacy. When paired with Gubi, Marset tends to add a warm background layer that supports Gubi’s sculptural shapes. A Marset sconce in a hallway can create a slow, comfortable rhythm, while a Gubi flush mount in the adjoining room keeps the feeling cohesive but a little more present.
The pairing feels relaxed, lived in, and easy.
101 Copenhagen
101 Copenhagen brings a moodier voice. Their pieces often feel tactile, slightly darker, and grounded in organic shapes. That contrast can work beautifully beside Gubi’s gentler lines. A 101 Copenhagen floor lamp in a living room can add a sculptural shadow, and a Gubi pendant light over the dining table can bring warmth back into the frame. Designers reach for this pairing when they want depth without letting the room feel too serious.
Bunch Pendant Light from Research.Lighting
Closing Thoughts
Mixing designer lighting brands is less about choosing a direction and more about layering different moods until the room feels right. Gubi brings warmth and soft sculpture. These other studios add clarity, glow, or a bit of grounding texture. When combined thoughtfully, the space feels personal, calm, and quietly expressive.
For more ideas on studios shaping modern lighting, take a look at our feature on the top designer lighting brands influencing contemporary spaces or if you want a closer look at how Gubi compares with another modern favorite, our Gubi vs &Tradition article walks through the details.
