Re-launched by Studio Van den Akker, the Sospensione 1959 by Stilnovo is available with eight (shown here) or 12 opaque, glass-ball shaped, light-diffusing shades and is fully customizable and made to order. D&D, 212-644-3535, studiovandenakker.com.
Thick spindle-blown glass surrounds a tube-shaped, exposed-filament bulb in the Pomfet ceiling fixture from Hudson Valley Lighting. The sinuous glass piece is available in blushy pink, light blue, amber, bronze and clear (shown here). Through Klaffs, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, klaffs.com, hudsonvalleylighting.com.
Standing on an oil-rubbed, blackened steel base that will naturally patina over time, the hand-blown glass pendant on the Clear Band floor lamp from John Pomp suspends off an elegant black woven cord. Through A. Rudin, D&D, 212-644-3766, arudin.com, johnpomp.com.
Using thin, malleable metal wires, Schema’s Curious pendant lamp forms the patterned spherical exterior shown. A funnel-shaped hollow is located in the center for bulb placement. Through Kenneth Cobonpue, NYC, 888-889-9005, kennethcobonpue.com, schemaproduct.com.
Cardea, the Roman goddess of doorways and hinges—no joke—was the inspiration for the Robert AM Stern for Remains Lighting Cardea 24 sconce. Shown here in light antique brass, the box-like sconce has a discrete hinged panel for interior access. NYC, 212-675-8051, remains.com.
The geometric Colbert table lamp from Christian Liaigre features a Carrara marble base, a choice of polished chrome or brushed brass finish on the neck and shade, and a built-in dimmer switch. NYC, 212-201-2338, christian-liaigre.us.
The Kensey chandelier from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams features adjustable arms, which can be fashioned up or down for a variety of looks, crafted from a mix of antique bronze and antique brass. Greenwich, 203-661-4480, mgbwhome.com.
Drawing inspiration from Alexander McQueen and Philip Treacy’s bodysuit/headdress, the Aramis sconce, by Barry Dixon for Arteriors, is cast in brass with a convex-glass shield and brass wire “ponytail.” Through Trovare Home, Cos Cob, 203-869-5512, trovarehomedesign.com, arteriorshome.com.
The Satellite Suspension ceiling fixture from Oggetti is crafted in Italy from paper strips randomly attached to an acrylic substructure, creating an orb of light that emits a substantial, wonderful glow. Through Dovecote, Westport, 203-222-7522, dovecote-westport.com, oggetti.com.
No two Omer-Arbel–designed Series 28 fixtures are the same: Each is fabricated from a complex glassblowing technique, resulting in a distorted spherical appearance with a collection of inner shapes. Through DDC, NYC, 212-685-0800, ddcnyc.com, omerarbel.com.
Created in collaboration with ceramicist Alice Goldsmith, the Link Porcelain Mono light by Apparatus features fractured porcelain links suspending an oversized spun-brass shade and secured by a woven-brass mesh cord. NYC, 646-527-9732, apparatusstudio.com.
Reminiscent of underwater corals, the Anemone wall lamp from Design by Hive features hundreds of hand-molded polystyrene tentacles, which are woven together after being heated and crafted to the desired shape. Through Voce Di, Greenwich, 203-422-0567, vocedi.com, designbyhive.com.
Inspired by Miami Art Deco architecture, the Clipper wall mount from Urban Electric is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Available in four unique finishes, Clipper is shown here in hewn brass with etched-ribbed glass. 843-723-8140, urbanelectricco.com.
Constructed from wrought iron and crystal, the Fen chandelier from Currey & Company was designed with a primal perspective using materials that juxtapose darkness and light—raw and polished; iron and crystal. Through Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314, lillianaugust.com, curreycodealers.com.
Lumifer founder and creative director Javier Robles designed the Kyoto chandelier while traveling through Japan’s former capital, Kyoto. The combination of material, color, shape and movement of the fixture gives way to a bionic aesthetic. NYC, 212-967-8738, lumifer.us.
The Kino wall sconce, designed by Justin Giunta for Avrett, is reminiscent of under-the-sea crustaceans and the rising run. Shown here in brushed steel and satin brass, the fixture is available in an array of custom finishes. Through John Rosselli & Associates, D&D, 212-593-2060, johnrosselli.com, avrett.com.
Designed by Alessio Bassan, the Voila table lamp is constructed from Murano blown glass and a thin steel ring. Available in various colors and two sizes (as shown), the fixture is offered through Roche Bobois. NYC, 212-980-2574, roche-bobois.com.
Available now through Design Within Reach, the PH5 Pendant lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, is one of Henningsen’s most recognizable lighting offerings—the varying sizes, shapes and layers of shades direct light both horizontally and vertically. Stamford, 203-614-0787, dwr.com.
This article appears in the March 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).