The Bauhaus school of design was famous for its many contributions to the arts. Josef Albers created the Saturn desk lamp in 1926. This piece has been recreated by Tecta with precision detail as to the original design. The desk lamp gets its inspiration from the planet Saturn and the many moons orbiting around it. This piece is cool, tasteful, and sure do draw looks from any visitors. More information: here.


LEUCOS lighting of Italy uses glass and more glass to create the most versatile and visually striking collection of modern lighting I have seen in a long time. Here are some of the table, floor, and ceiling lamps from LEUCOS that caught my eye. Their lighting collection calls on the talents of today's most notable lighting designers as well as the most innovative glass art and technology to bend, curve, etch, and stain this simply awesome series of modern lamps. See the entire LEUCOS lighting collection here.

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If you are a home decorator that seeks more eclectic tastes then ADA sconces from Neidhardt Lighting are worth a cursory glance. Now, when it comes to lighting fixtures within a few seconds you can say to yourself "yes or no" or maybe "never in my home". ADA is going to have that effect. The first model sconce features a satin hairline copper anodized metal finish. The lamp reflector is 23 carat gold leaf creating a unique backdrop. Now the other ADA model is much more conservative, but keeps its contemporary look. This one features a silver anodized metal finish and a light that is nearly encased. An interesting feature on this model is the cutout for the light which is shaped like a light bulb. More information on these eclectic sconces can be found here.


The "Reading Lamp" bedside table lamp is another cool little decorative accessory from the Anglo-Swiss partnership of Black+Blum that makes fun of an otherwise boring product. Their use of stick figures is fun and lighthearted yet functional and affordable. See the entire collection of lighting and decorative Black+Blum home accessories at PureModern.com Made from polished zinc wire and semi translucent polypropylene. 40W bulb $49.00

Most lamps are what you see is what you get, not so with the Uto Lamp from Foscarini. This cool little light can be shaped to the user's desire thanks to a flexible supple silicon rubber, and it is ideal for indoor or outdoor use with help from a bell that surrounds the plug and the polycarbonate screen that protects and insulates the bulb. The versatility of the Uto lamp is its best feature as it is a floor, ceiling or hook lamp that may be mounted on the wall or hung from the ceiling, displayed as a set or as a single light. Available in White, Yellow and Orange Ø 20 cm - Length 320 cm. Available from SuiteNY

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