Here are a few outstanding lamps and lighting items from dform which continues their "ongoing exploration of cutting flat sheet materials into dynamic three dimensional forms". This ornate yet modern lighting collection is all hand assembled and is made of interlocking die-cut wood veneer or plastic with layered surfaces of pattern and shadow. The dform collection features hanging lights, wall lamps and sconces, and screens. See the rest of the dform lighting and screen collections here.
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Lamps and lighting are best when they have style beyond their purpose of illuminating our surroundings. The Royal Marine Tripod Lamp bears the classic look of a British surveyor's tripod crafted in solid wood and accentuated with solid cast aluminum. This well appointed floor lamp features a machine-turned gear mechanism, a telescopic tripod base with adjustment, and a multiple positioning lamp head. Uses one 150 max bulb 33"W x 86-1/2"H $1250 floor lamp, 14"W, 35-38"H $395 table lamp from Restoration Hardware
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Here are some new lighting ideas that add a soft touch to any room. The ceiling lighting, wall sconce, and small table lamp are part of the Clessidra Collection by Studio Italia Design. I really like the shape of the fixture in the collection and find that it will work in many home decorating styles. The glass comes in five colors to choose from: red, white, amber, yolk, and a soft purple. You can learn more about the product on their website here.
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"Mir" is a round hanging light available in many sizes from MASSIERO Per Amor Di Stile of Italy. Mir comes in two options with chrome plated metal or a blown glass sphere. The detail that catches my attention is the transparent crystal balls underneath the sphere. The craftsmanship of the crystal balls is impeccable making for a wonderful light experience as it is projected through the transparent crystal. Price: $2,073. More information: here.
Here is a submission of lamps and lighting by Leucos. These pieces just debuted at the Milan Furniture Fair. The most striking for me is the "MOAI floor light" featuring a unique shape that combines lamp and sculpture. MOAI was created by a young Turkish designer named Defne Koz. The other lighting examples feature wonderful hanging lights that stir the imagination. Source: Leucos. For more Milan Furniture Fair stories check out: Milan Fair 1 and Milan Fair 2.
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