Lighting

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Marioni

The pierced ceramic cube of designer Flavia Alvez de Souza's Cut lamp creates a soft glow from the incandescent light source within. It's available in a range of five glaze tones: coral, yellow, orange, apple green, and powder pink; the diffuser inside is glass. Via G. Giusti 199, 50041 Calenzano, Florence, Italy; 39-05-5887-9346; marioni.it. circle 590

David Weeks

For his new Torroja series, this designer looked to the work of Eduardo Torroja, the mid-20th-century Spanish architect and engineer. The collection's incandescent Number 309 floor lamps, sconces, and chandeliers feature powdercoated-aluminum canister reflectors—in brown, orange, white, or yellow—on arms and bases of nickel-plated steel. Through Ralph Pucci International, 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.com. circle 591

Grey Design

The sculptural Elements hanging lamp is made of sheets of polycarbonate that have been heated and then shaped by hand. It's available in five sizes (Elements 87 is shown) and in translucent colors. 5136 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105; 206-524-2223; greydesignstudio.com. circle 592

JJI Lighting

Alkco's Tabbi surface-mounted lights are a good way to brighten up dark nooks and crannies, or simply to add a minimalist accent. These slender, sleek luminaires use 11- or 13-watt fluorescents in an extruded-aluminum housing with rotating light shields. They come in powdercoated white, anodized-aluminum, or chrome- plated finishes and can be mounted vertically or horizontally. 11500 Melrose Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131; 847-451-0700; alkco.com. circle 594

Lucifer

With a discreet, 2-inch-square aperture, the halogen or metal-halide Mirage Square wall-washer downlight creates a floor-to-ceiling field of light. It has an internal kick reflector with a frosted lens that eliminates scallops and hot spots and delivers even coverage. The piece comes in matte white or black brushed-stainless steel or in industrial-gray granulated powdercoat paint finishes. 414 Live Oak Street, San Antonio, TX 78202; 800-879-9797; luciferlighting.com. circle 593

Belle Mead Hot Glass

The Pod halogen chandelier is a veritable fantasia of multicolored light. It's assembled from hand-blown glass tendrils that come together in a range of dazzling shapes and sizes. Each chandelier comprises a minimum of 50 glass components. 884 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844; 908-281-5516; bellemeadhotglass.com. circle 595

&'Costa

Everything is illuminated with IX, a collection of incandescent and halogen wall, ceiling, table, and floor lights, as well as pendants. The latter (shown, in triple version), which also come in three single-stem models, are in aluminum with Plexiglas diffusers. Through Spark Lighting, 37 Whooping Hollow Road, East Hampton, NY 11937; 631-329-7490; sparklights.com. circle 596

CX

Imbued with Venetian influences, the Scavo six-arm glass chandelier features hand-blown and weathered Murano glass diffusers (choose from more than eight mix-and-match styles) dropped from brass chains with an antique bronze finish. Other sizes and configurations are available. 550 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012; 888-431-4242; cxny.com. circle 597

Oriental Lamp Shade

This firm has brought ethnic influences to three new table-lamp bases. Shown, from left: Opium Vine, which features hand-laid natural vines set in resin (also available as a floor lamp); the hand-etched mango-wood Sea Wave; and Cylinder Leaf, a graphic leaf pattern on matte ceramic. 816 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-832-8190; orientallampshade.com. circle 600

Lucesco

Thirty years after he created the Tizio lamp, designer Richard Sapper has created another lighting icon. The Halley desk, floor, and compact lamp boasts a dimmable LED light source and an extraordinary range of movement, thanks to three aluminum arms balanced by cast-steel counterweights. 132 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301; 650-323-6380; lucesco.com. circle 599

Griffith Atelier

Robert Griffith's incandescent Caress light accommodates two symmetrical shades in natural paper, supported on a light cross-base of black powdercoated steel. The shades can be lit separately or simultaneously. Rural Route 2, Box 2433, Hallstead, PA 18822; 570-967-2534. circle 598

Iris Design

The Olinda collection takes a new view on chandeliers. Lit from behind by a fluorescent ring, its square, flat acrylic diffuser is imprinted with a photographic image of one of four retro-funky chandeliers; the light can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. P.O. Box 2828, Springfield, MA 01101; 866-245-3312; irisdesignstudio.com. circle 601

Venini

Gio Ponti's classic Collezione 99.81 chandelier is now available in coral Murano glass (joining ivory, pale blue, and multi-colored variations) with clear crystal and gold leaf. Available in six-, eight-, and 12-arm configurations, and in a sconce version, this archival design brings a boldly modern sensibility to the traditional Venetian-glass chandelier. 41 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 866-696-9640; venini.com. circle 602

Glas Italia

Light-Light also doubles as a shelf. Available in three lengths, it's made of opaque white tempered glass with chamfered edges, with a neon light source inside. Through Imoderni, 210 71st Street, Suite 307, Miami Beach, FL 33141; 877-455-6350; imoderni.com. circle 605

Hughes N'Cho-Allépot Home

This designer has created a sophisti-cated and moody effect using a humble light source. The frosted Lucite sheets of the Rising lamp—available in three standard heights, from 10 to 72 inches, as well as custom sizes—glow from the fluorescent bulb hidden in the base below. The latter comes in solid zebrawood, ebony macassar, or African padauk. 345 Eldert Street, Loft 309, Brooklyn, NY 11237; 212-475-2414; hughesncho-allepothome.com. circle 603

FontanaArte

The Duplex pendant, by designer Carlo Tamborini, has nothing to hide. Its cast-methacrylate plastic diffuser—in translucent red, blue, or satin white—reveals the 50-watt halogen bulbs inside. It comes in two- and four-bulb widths, and also as a double- or single-stem floor lamp. 64 North Moore Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-334-1050; fontanaarte.com. circle 604

Remains

The Veronique linear chandelier brings a modern attitude to a vintage form. Its 10 lights run off a central bar suspended from a slim ceiling canopy, all available in a range of metal finishes, from polished nickel to a dark waxed bronze to burnished brass (shown). 130 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-675-8051; remains.com. circle 606

Zia-Priven

Inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age, the Madeline pendant features a shallow drum shade in one of two sizes, and in a choice of three fabrics, with a hand-twisted glass or brass finial. Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 280, Suite 220, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 718-398-6777; ziapriven.com. circle 607

Laura Spector Rustic

This spirited designer has transformed Oriental bittersweet vines into stems for her Daphne table and floor lamps. Foraged from land trusts and public parks, where they harm other plants, these vines are set on a hardwood base covered in moss and are given a standard white or custom-colored shade. Each lamp is unique. 786 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06824; 203-254-3952; lauraspectorrusticdesign.com. circle 610

Monnalisa

Mounted on a stainless-steel wire base, the Turn T desk lamp offers soft fluorescent lighting from an adjustable aluminum housing on a stainless-steel base in finishes that include gray, blue, and red. Its black rubber ends are cool to the touch. Via Mirabella, 725064 Gussago, Brescia, Italy; 39-0302-52-37-70; monnalisadesign.com. circle 608

Lamplight

With its Mason chandelier, this manufacturer has added a little sparkle to a fixture with old-fashioned charm. Made of brass in a variety of 22 possible finishes, it comes in two sizes—both with eight lights and hardback shades—and glitters with strands of machine-cut, fire-polished crystals. P.O. Box 1216, Mason, TX 76856; 800-862-3525; lamplightdesigns.com. circle 609

Dessin Fournir

Influenced by the French designer Jean Prouvé, Palmer Hargrave's Cabot Swing Arm is an elegantly utilitarian plug-in sconce with a brass shade and hinged arm. It's available in a range of metallic finishes, and its electrical cord is wrapped in vintage-style twisted cloth. 308 West Mill, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-2011; palmerhargrave.com. circle 611

Leucos

The Solaris hanging light exudes a sublime incandescent glow. That's because its ribbed opal glass shade—in blue, green, or white—creates an iridescent effect. The conical canopy is polished chrome. 11 Mayfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837; 800-832-3360; leucosusa.com. circle 615

Artemide

The Mouette suspension luminaire looks like it could fly. Lit by fluorescents, its opal white polypropylene diffuser is roto-molded into the shape of a wing (either symmetrical or asymmetrical) and hung from stainless-steel cables. 1980 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 631-694-9292; artemide.us. circle 612

Osram Sylvania

LEDs just got more flexible with the DRAGONtape LED system. Its six LED sources, spaced 1 inch apart and available in three color temperatures, come in a flat, pliable strip with an adhesive backing. They can be applied together or cut individually, for applications ranging from under-cabinet to display to outdoor lighting. 100 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923; 800-544-4828; sylvania.com. circle 614

jGoodDesign

The hand-blown glass shade of the Carillon wall sconce evokes a flower bud. Each piece is signed and unique and is available in a range of clear, translucent, and opaque glass colors with a back-plate in hand-brushed aluminum (shown) or bamboo with a natural or ebony stain. It also comes as a pendant and in two table-lamp versions. 24 Fifth Avenue, Suite 709, New York, NY 10011; 212-475-0479; jgooddesign.com. circle 613

Lightolier

The new Alcyon track lighting systems include an array of line-voltage and low-voltage halogen fixtures that rotate 365 degrees. All are available in aluminum, matte black, and matte white finishes; most can be easily outfitted with up to two accessories, including color filters, visors, louvers, and light-shielding snoots. 631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720; 508-679-8131; lightolier.com. circle 616

Jeremy Cole

The Aloe Bud lamp flutters amid petals of handcrafted white porcelain. With polished-aluminum fittings and a stainless-steel suspension system, it blooms in three sizes, in both pendant and wall-mounted versions. Through Property, 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com. circle 621

Niermann Weeks

Inspired by a 1940's French design, the Volute chandelier features an undulating steel center ring with six lamps mounted on brass arms. The shades come standard in paper; custom metal finishes are also available. 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-319-7979; niermannweeks.com. circle 617

Collura & Co.

As a designer of both jewelry and lighting, Denis Collura wanted his Metamorphosis Pendant 3 lamp to be a cross between the two. The body is cast bronze and machined brass (shown in the bright satin nickel finish); the octagonal, ribbed-silk shade dangles from two globes of hand-blown glass. All colors and finishes are customizable. 175 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 718-599-9060; colluraco.com. circle 618

Urban Tribe

Michael Jansen's Minar torchere is both minimal and warm. Its opaline-glass shade is sandwiched between two slender posts of solid cherry or zebrano veneer with a wengé finish. 5516 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630; 866-203-1501; urbantribedesign.com. circle 619

Bagues

This six-light gilt iron–and–crystal chandelier from this historic French manufacturer offers opulence with a light touch. Sprouting crystal leaves and coiling gilt vines add just the right amount of flourish to the incandescent candles. Through Agostino Antiques, 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-421-8820; agostinoantiques.com. circle 620

Freehound

The recyclable polypropylene shade of Pookie Designs'Sol de la Flor hanging light arrives flat. Upon assembly, however, it pops into one of three retro organic shapes. Through Dutch by Design, 35 Couthurst Road, London SE3 8TN, United Kingdom; 44-8707-44-64-78; dutchbydesign.com. circle 627

Prudential

Throw a curve with the elliptical Wal-Aparia. This fluorescent wall-mounted luminaire lights up behind a diffuser in one of two materials: frosted, clear, or translucent blue acrylic (shown), or perforated or slotted steel (either galvanized or in one of 16 paint finishes). 1737 East 22nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058; 213-746-0360; prulite.com. circle 626

Colombo Design

Good things come in threes with the Gallery B1442 lighting system. Its trio of halogen pendants are bauble-like glass spheres, just 11/4 inches in diameter, with channels carved out to accommodate snap-in halogen bulbs. Its track, its ceiling-mounted transformer, and its fittings are finished in polished chrome. Through Orion Hardware, 80 Marycroft Avenue, Unit 2, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 5Y5, Canada; 800-226-6627; orionhardware.com. circle 622

Powell & Bonnell

Expand your lighting horizons with the Beam table lamp. Incandescent light from its broad white linen shade cascades onto the brushed-stainless-steel plates that form its base. Through Dennis Miller Associates, 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com. circle 623

ANTA

With a brushed-aluminum canister roughly 21/2 inches in diameter, the Juni halogen suspension light is a coolly understated choice. Its height is adjustable up to 981/2 inches. Through Light Spot, 2927 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84106; 801-355-1553; lightspotmoderndesign.com. circle 624

Jan Jander

This designer's namesake table and floor lamps are architectural stacks of acrylic, wengé (both shown), birch, aluminum, tin, or teak plies that hover on stainless-steel rods. Whether circular or square, all the lamps have a cylindrical hollow and are mounted on a concrete base. A variety of light-source configurations, as well as both indoor and outdoor versions, are available. 321 South Sangamon Street, Suite 910, Chicago, IL 60607; 205-218-3510; janjanderad.com. circle 625