Petite Friture Makes Waves on Land With Spline Outdoor Lighting

It seems like wavy and curved trends are still holding strong in 2025. Even if you’ve seen this motif multiple times before, you’ve never seen it quite like this. Designed by David Derksen for Petite Friture, Spline is an indoor and outdoor LED string light that takes the undulating form to new heights.

A contemporary take on the classic string lights that illuminate al fresco dinners around the world, Spline draws inspiration by the lines of ship ropes – sometimes taut, other times fluid like the waves beneath them. Derksen, who also helped create new Dutch lighting brand Atelier Artiforte, designed Spline to offer both structure and flexibility, seamlessly integrating LED technology with a fastening system that mimics the natural undulation of rolling waves.

Its geometric curves, informed by both organic movement and mathematical precision, enhance its modular nature, allowing users to shape the light’s form to suit their space. Each Spline is fastened to a two-toned cord, available in brown/orange or beige/blue, using adjustable clips that allow users to modify the height and number of waves. The 2.5-meter-long rope further influences the curvature of the light, allowing it to be draped, hung, or wrapped around a pole or tree for dynamic installations.

Emitting 4,000 lumens with 360-degree light coverage, Spline shines as brightly as you need it to. The translucent LED silicon strips, housed within a distinctive honeycomb-like structure with six internal light cells, ensure even illumination from every angle. A touch-sensitive, hand-dimmable switch allows for effortless brightness adjustment, whether you’re casting a soft glow for intimate gatherings or illuminating a brighter space for lively celebrations.

It’s safe to say that the wavy trend isn’t going away, and with Spline, it reaches new levels of versatility and innovation. Offering a fresh take on the nostalgic string lights with an emphasis on customizability, Spline allows users to experiment with shape, height, curvature, and brightness, creating a lighting installation that’s custom every time.

To learn more about the Spline pendant lamp by David Derksen for Petite Friture, visit petitefriture.com.

Photography courtesy of Petite Friture.