{"id":7016,"date":"2019-09-18T23:52:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T06:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspace-design.com\/blog\/?p=7016"},"modified":"2021-06-25T03:56:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T10:56:26","slug":"9-swoon-worthy-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspace-design.com\/blog\/9-swoon-worthy-lighting","title":{"rendered":"9 Cool Swoon-Worthy Light Fixtures"},"content":{"rendered":"

For my latest blog post, I\u2019ve put together a diverse collection of light fixtures where the designers look to nature (earth, land and sea) as their muse, draw upon cultural influences for inspiration and strive to create uplifting environments with this ethereal medium. Come, see beyond lighting as a functional need and appreciate it as an art form that will enrich your daily life!<\/p>\n

\"Chandelier<\/a>
A chandelier on a Bad Hair Day?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Very green but painstaking: the Anemone is handmade by designer Paolo Ulian<\/a> using 400 Bic Cristal pens! It doesn\u2019t look that big, but when fully open, the ceiling fixture can reach 27.5\u201d x 27.5\u201d x 27.5\u201d. Each arm is adjustable so you can change the shape and form of the light fixture any time you want a distraction from your mountain of ToDos\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Glass<\/a>
Famed concert hall chandeliers re-interpreted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jan Plechac & Henry Wielgus had a daunting task. Commissioned by Lasvit<\/a>, a venerable Czech lighting manufacturer, their mission was to peruse iconic chandeliers from 5 grand opera houses & theaters (La Scala<\/a> in Milan, Palais Garnier<\/a>\u00a0in Paris, the Metropolitan Opera <\/a><\/span> in NYC, the Bolshoi Theater <\/a><\/span>in Moscow, and the Estate Theater <\/a><\/span> in Prague) and distill their essence into contemporary vernacular. The resulting collection that is based on stylized outlines of the opulent fixtures is spot on. The series of fixtures are handblown Bohemian crystal with maximum heights ranging from 16 1\/8\u201d (the Met) to 30 11\/16″ (the Bolshoi Theater). Finish options include clear, iridescent, opal and smoked glass.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Macaron<\/a>
A sweet light treat for Francophiles!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just like its namesake French pastry, the Macaron lamp is deceptively simple in concept but difficult to perfect in reality. Spanish designer Silvia Ce\u00f1al Idarreta<\/a>\u2019s recipe was pretty minimalist: 2 pieces of wood and some cording. As a fan of macarons I have to say the result, based on her mastery of proportions, color and texture, came out fully baked!<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
A table lamp that\u2019s worthy of MOMA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inducted into MOMA<\/a>\u2019s permanent collection, Foscarini\u2019s Bague lamp by Patricia Urquiola<\/a> and Eliana Gerotto<\/a> provides a seductive glow through its satin screen diffuser. The silicon coating over its perforated metal \u2018skin\u2019 adds a silky dimension and soft unstructured look.<\/p>\n

\"Floor<\/a>
The ultimate mood light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This LED fixture by Italian firm Formafantasma<\/a> is not about the quantity, but the quality of light. The floor lamp features a dichroic filter that projects colorful gradients onto neighboring walls to provide an uplifting environment. Blush is available in 3 different finishes (aluminum, black and white) and different color reflections.<\/p>\n

\"An<\/a>
A flight of fancy for these suspension lamps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The brainchild of Czech designer Boris Klimek, Night Birds is a graceful instance of biophilic design<\/a>. While sighting a flock of birds in flight is a serendipitous occasion, having this artful arrangement as constant reminder of nature is a good second choice. Glass shades are available in 3 styles to depict wings in different stages of flight so a realistic silhouette can easily be done with a group of fixtures. Available through Brokis<\/a>, the LED lighting comes in a choice of opal opaque or smoke gray glass and 4 cable colors.<\/p>\n

\"Flexible<\/a>
An invasion of plains garter snakes??<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s always fun to share a creation from Ingo Maurer<\/a>, whose whimsical, exo-modern lighting fixtures will liven up any space. This collection, called Alizz Cooper, recalls the edgy stage ambience of a certain pioneer of Shock Rock. The fixture itself is based on the Goldschlange\u00ae rubber garden hose. Since Goldschlange means gold snake in German, it\u2019s only natural for the design to take on the physical attributes of a viper. Alizz F. Cooper, the floor lamp, is adjustable from 51.2″ to 74.8″ and houses a flexible gooseneck inside the hose to allow for contortionist poses. The dimmable fixture\u2019s slim reflector \u2018head\u2019 can be rotated 360\u00b0 for direct or indirect lighting.<\/p>\n

Table (Alizz T. Cooper) and ceiling (Alizz C. Cooper) fixtures are also available. For anyone wanting something slightly more understated, a silver finish aptly called Metall Cooper is an option.<\/p>\n

\"Linear<\/a>
Linear pendant with a touch of Zen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kazuhiro Yamanaka<\/a> delved into his heritage in the design of the Rock Garden pendants. Just as rock formations you can see in a traditional Japanese rock garden tell only part of the story – what is hidden below the surface and the rocks\u2019 placement are of equal interest – you are encouraged to arrange the pyramids in the rectangular frame for your own inspirational \u2018rock garden\u2019.<\/p>\n

Composed of matte lacquered metal and methacrylate, with transparent electrical cable, the frame is amply lit by two T5 54W linear fluorescent lamps. Pyramids come in white, red and black, but custom colors are available. The 49\u201d version has 4 pyramids while the 59\u201d fixture offers 5, with 1 contrast colored pyramid included in either set.<\/p>\n

\"Circular<\/a>
Circle of Light, Circle of Life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Intrigued by the notion that most ancient civilizations believe the universe was born from an egg, Beirut artist Youmna Geday<\/a> created a light sculpture of 59 empty, reinforced eggshells. Called Unborn Creatures of Light, each of the eggshells are filled with LEDs, allowing each egg to glow with a different shade. Even more interestingly, on close inspection, you can see the LEDs highlighting individual egg\u2019s speckles to create unique patterns on the shells and projecting them onto the surrounding surfaces!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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