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Handmade in Melbourne, RS Studio’s accent lamps combine sculptural form with soft mood lighting.

RS Studio & Design crafts sculptural accent lamps that celebrate the natural warmth of timber and the beauty of soft, mood lighting. Whether corded or cordless, each piece is thoughtfully handmade in Melbourne, Australia using sustainable materials, creating a cosy, welcoming atmosphere through original, high-quality design. Founded by Rael Solomon, RS Studio & Design was born from a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, design, and the warmth that mood lighting can bring to a space. After years in data analysis and marketing, Rael was drawn to a more hands-on creative practice—one that combined artistic expression with technical precision.

20/10/2026

My first Southbank Makers Market, in one of Melbourne’s most iconic spots, right on the Yarra River, opposite Flinders Street Station.

“I didn’t come here thinking I was going to buy a lamp!” I hear this often, and it really sums up what I enjoy about markets. People discovering something they weren’t expecting to find.

Outdoor markets are a little different from indoor events. You’re at the mercy of Melbourne’s weather, with wind, sunshine, heat and cold all part of the experience.

What I loved most was the wonderful mix of people. Locals from nearby city apartments, people wandering along the Yarra after lunch at one of Southbank’s restaurants, and visitors from interstate and overseas exploring Melbourne.

A special thanks to the Southbank Makers Market team and fellow stallholders for making my first market such an enjoyable experience. There’s such a talented and supportive community of makers at Southbank, producing an amazing range of art and handmade gifts. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by people who share a passion for making things.

I’ll be back on Sunday 1 November, along the Yarra River Promenade. Hope to see you there! Southbank Makers Market

10/09/2026

Hello Canberra 👋🏼

We’re heading to the Canberra Handmade Market for the very first time on September 19th & 20th, and we’re excited to bring RS Studio to Canberra!

We’ll also be unveiling our new Canopy Lamp Limited Edition 01 for the first time 🌿✨ Only 10 lamps with handprinted eco-linen are available!

Come and see our handcrafted timber lighting in person, meet the maker, and discover the warmth, texture and atmosphere of Australian-made design.

Handmade Canberra is a wonderful opportunity to shop small and discover unique Australian-made products, from homewares and fashion to gifts, food and more.

Market details👇🏼
☀️ September 19th & 20th
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Exhibition Park in Canberra
🎟️ Entry to the market is free!
Canberra, we’ll see you soon! 👋🏼

03/09/2026

🌿 A new place to find RS Studio in the wild

We’re delighted to welcome Minnamurra Rainforest Centre as a new RS Studio stockist.

Set within the beautiful Minnamurra Rainforest near Kiama, the Centre is a wonderful day-trip destination from Sydney, the South Coast or the Southern Highlands.

Wander the elevated walkways beneath the rainforest canopy, listen for birds among the trees, feel the mist from the waterfalls and keep an eye out for local residents including superb lyrebirds, eastern water dragons and swamp wallabies.

And while you’re there, pop into the Minnamurra Visitor Centre, chat with the friendly team and discover a selection of RS Studio’s handcrafted timber lamps, designed and made in Melbourne from Australian timbers.

There’s something rather fitting about finding our timber lamps surrounded by one of Australia’s beautiful rainforest landscapes. 🌿✨

Thank you to the Minnamurra team for supporting Australian-made design and welcoming RS Studio into the Centre.

📍 Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, Budderoo National Park, near Kiama NSW

08/08/2026

Trade fairs are funny places.

Months of designing, prototyping, sanding, finishing and packing all come down to a few seconds as someone walks past your stand.

When they stop, smile and say, “I’ve never seen anything quite like these,” it makes every one of those workshop hours worthwhile.

That’s one of the best parts of Life Instyle

06/08/2026

All set for more trading Life Instyle

04/08/2026

It takes 49 individual steps to make a Portable Bubble Lamp. Here are a few peeks inside the workshop.

From selecting the timber and laser cutting each component, to revealing the flexible kerfed panel, forming its curved shape, and carefully sanding and finishing the surface—every lamp is made and assembled by hand in Melbourne.

This week, I’ll be bringing the finished collection to Life Instyle Melbourne. If you’re a retailer looking for distinctive Australian-made design, come and experience the lamps in person.

📍 Life Instyle Melbourne
📅 6–8 August 2026
📌 Stand 3144, Level 1
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

26/05/2026

Market Wrap-Up: The Almost Winter Big Design Market unfolded across one of those crisp, sunny Melbourne autumn weekends.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by over the three days, whether you were discovering RS Studio for the first time or returning for another lamp. Seeing familiar faces again means a lot, especially after spending so much time designing and making these pieces quietly in the studio.

The newly released Portable Bubble Lamp in Queensland Maple received a warm response. The timber has this beautiful wavy, shimmering grain that almost seems to move in the light, and it quickly became one of the stand-out pieces of the weekend. It will now officially become part of the core range.

There was also strong interest in the new Tall Portable Bubble Lamps, which has sent me straight back into the workshop this week to keep up with orders.

Tasmanian Blackwood timber continued to be a favourite too, with its rich golden-brown tones and dramatic streaking that makes every lamp slightly different.

Thanks again for supporting small-scale Australian design and sustainable local manufacturing. Every conversation, purchase, kind word and shared story helps keep RS Studio growing.

12/05/2026

Find us glowing at the The Big Design Market ✨

Our sculptural timber lamps will be on display in full atmosphere beneath the vaulted halls of the Royal Exhibition Building, alongside the release of a new cordless Bubble Lamp crafted from Queensland Maple.

Queensland Maple carries a luminous sheen with flowing grain that shifts between wavy, curly and interlocked patterns — a timber long favoured in high-end guitar making for its depth, warmth and visual movement 🎸🌿

If you’re searching for something thoughtful, sculptural, and a little different, come and find us.

📍 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
📅 22–24 May
👋 Come say hello

20/04/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by RS Studio at the this weekend ✨

What I love most about markets is the conversations.
People from across Melbourne and around the world, all searching for something… even if they’re not quite sure what yet.

Most don’t come looking for a lamp.

They’re looking for a gift.
For a new space.
For a friend.
For a moment that matters.

And then something unexpected catches their eye.

That pause… that connection… that’s the magic.

It takes a lot to bring RS Studio to market,
but those moments make it all worth it.

Hope to see you at the next one —
The Big Design Market Melbourne 2026, 22–24 May ✨

31/03/2026

Find us where the light gathers ✨

We’ll be at Stall 160 at The Makers + Shakers Market — where our sculptural timber lamps come to life in full glow.

We’ll also be releasing a new cordless Droplet lamp in Tasmanian Blackwood — rich, warm, and designed to be experienced in person.

If you’re looking for something thoughtful, sculptural, and a little different… come and find us.

Royal Exhibition Building
April 18–19, 10am–4pm

Come say hello

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South Melbourne, VIC
3000

Website

https://rsstudio.com.au/

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