Vibia vs Davide Groppi vs Research.Lighting: Choosing the Right Light for the Right Moment
Vibia, Davide Groppi, and Research.Lighting all live in the same world of modern, minimal, design-forward lighting. But each brings something different. You don’t have to choose just one. In the right space, they can work side by side.
Here’s how they compare.
Deep Flush Mount in Black from Research.Lighting
Vibia: Structure and Scale
Vibia excels at architectural lighting. Their fixtures often rely on long lines, repetition, and clean forms that scale beautifully across open-plan interiors, high ceilings, or multi-room projects.
They are especially well suited to spaces that need visual cohesion. Ceiling systems, linear fixtures, and geometric flush mounts are their strengths. Everything feels refined and resolved.
Davide Groppi: Shadow and Restraint
Davide Groppi focuses on light as mood. Their pieces are often pared back to the essentials. Sometimes the fixture nearly disappears, leaving only the glow behind.
This brand works well in places where the lighting should feel gentle and intentional. A single pendant lamp above a dining table. A soft wall light in a bedroom. Davide Groppi creates atmosphere, not just illumination.
Research.Lighting: Shape, Character, and Calm
That’s us.
We design lighting that’s minimal but expressive. Sculptural, without being loud. Every fixture is made to order in Brooklyn, assembled by hand, and designed to feel thoughtful and grounded.
You’ll find our work in residential spaces, studios, hospitality projects, and the occasional corner that needs a little charm. We focus on shape, proportion, and warmth. Nothing flashy. Just lights that feel like they belong.
Globe 3 Chandelier in Black from Research.Lighting
Using All Three Together
Vibia, Davide Groppi, and Research.Lighting don’t compete. They complement.
Vibia might define the structure of the space. Davide Groppi might add softness or depth where needed. Research.Lighting adds punctuation. A hallway sconce. A bedside pendant light. A fixture that helps the rest of the space feel more balanced.
Together, they create rhythm. Each brand brings a different kind of presence.
Let the Space Lead
There is no right or wrong answer here. The best lighting decisions come from understanding the room.
Sometimes that means something bold and architectural. Sometimes it’s quiet and moody. Sometimes it’s a fixture that holds the wall without needing to say much.
If you’re working across scales, tones, or moods, Vibia, Davide Groppi, and Research.Lighting each offer something useful. Let the space decide what fits.
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