he subtle glow cast through the Evolute Table Lamp’s maple shade feels like natural light, while the chrome stand and bulbous top offer graphic appeal. Designer Matali Crasset is a master at creating interesting shapes from folded materials. Ameico, New Milford, 888-350-8765, ameico.com.X
Inspired by natural forms as well as modern design, the Same Same desk lamp doubles as a work of art. The silk-over-metal design by Aqua Creations offers warm radiance in a unique silhouette. NYC, 212-219-9922, aquagallery.com.
Add a bright splash to a dim room with this tortoise and jade polished glass sconce. The traditional basket shape is adorned with a Cupertino finish. Lana sconce, Currey & Company, 877-768-6428, curreycodealers.com
This geometric hanging lamp is crafted in faceted and anodized aluminum for maximum sheen and texture. Pudding, Fontana Arte, available through NuKitchens, Norwalk, 203-831-9000, nukitchens.com.
Inspired by the finest hand-blown glass in Italy, the Naples collection sparkles with a polished chrome or satin nickel finish and clear glass shades. Hudson Valley Lighting, available through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, klaffs.com, hudsonvalleylighting.com.
Quirky yet elegant, this gray cased blown glass and acrylic lamp is a fun addition to your desk or bed stand. Lynne Scalo Design, Westport, 203-222-4991, lynnescalo.com.
Held by solid cast bronze stems, each tempered glass drop in Ochre’s Seed Cloud Installation houses a single-watt LED light. The delicate raindrops radiate calm. NYC, 212-414-4332, ochre.net.
Fifteen whimsical arms, each tipped with a frosted lamp and white flight paper, spring from Tech Lighting’s Rhapsody Chandelier. Available through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Westport, 203-227-9024, klaffs.com, techlighting.com.
Dainty glass twigs are suspended en masse in this Mossy chandelier, turning your living room into a fantastical forest. Yellow Goat Design, 724-422-5344, yellowgoat.com.au.
This article appears in the March 2012 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).