Mexico City design studio Davidpompa has created a black pendant lamp from black volcanic rock more commonly used to make bowls for smashing avocado.

Launching at this year's Design Week Mexico, Meta comprises a 32-centimetre-long cylindrical pendant volume made from recinto ? a black stone that has been used since Mesoamerican civilisations, which flourished in central Mexico between the 14th and 16th centuries.

Davidpompa listed applications of the material as architecture, sculptures and kitchen utensils. Examples include the Mexican molcajete ? a stone bowl and grinder used for pummelling or mashing food like avocado.
The stone has a bubbling, irregular surface created as lava quickly cools, and was described by the studio as a "distinct and enigmatic material".
"Rich nuances of dark grey are created through irregular variations on the surface," said Davidpompa in a project description.
For the Meta lamp, the porous texture is contrasted with a glossy black aluminium tip. This forms both the cylindrical end that holds the light, and a circular disc that acts as a shading device to keep the stone's finish matte.

"Both materials formed into cylindrical shapes emphasise a smooth yet sharp aesthetic with a monochromatic palette of tones," said studio founder David Pompa. "The merge of finishes turns this pendant into a dark smoke delight."
Davidpompa created a similar pairing for its Ambra lamp range, which combines pink volcanic...