Lighting

Staff -- Interior Design, 4/1/2005 12:00:00 AM

ITlab

The Drop hanging fixture captures its name in its form. Measuring 7 inches in diameter and 29 inches long, with an adjustable chain, the glass diffuser has an amber or cobalt accent and is illuminated by a halogen lamp. A companion wall sconce is available. P.O. Box 7829, Edison, NJ 08837; 732-225-0010; leucos.com. circle 351

Italamp

Go for baroque with the Italian 8006/LG table lamp. The glass base and organza shade are offered in six colors as well as clear. The lamp is 20 inches high and takes a 100-watt incandescent bulb. 8 Via Fermi, Zona Industriale Artigianale, Cadoneghe, 35010 Padova, Italy; 39-49-887-0442; italamp.com. circle 352

La Murrina

In Denis Santachiara's fishbowl-like Astra wall lamp, colored-glass balls in varied sizes swim around a frosted-glass diffuser. A 14-inch-diameter blown-glass diffuser engulfs them all and hangs via three stainless-steel cables. 43 Via Vallazze, 20131 Milan, Italy; 39-29-69751; lamurrina.com. circle 355

Nessen

The solid-brass Mimi NW422 sconce can be specified in brass, chrome, or nickel finishes, either matte, polished, or antique (brass only). Its shade, in white linen or silk, or black or white semigloss paper, tops a single 60-watt incandescent candelabra bulb. 420 Railroad Way, Mamaroneck, NY 10543; 914-698-7799; nessenlighting.com. circle 354

Ivalo

Hang Stefano Casciani's Aliante sconce any way you choose. The ADA compliant fluorescent fixture, available either 4 or 5 feet long, mounts vertically, horizontally, or on the diagonal. Finishes include brushed-, clear-, and black-anodized aluminum, or automotive paint in seven colors. 2300 Computer Avenue, Suite I-2, Willow Grove, PA 19090; 215-830-1408; ivalolighting.com. circle 353

Malika

A stroll along the beach gives a clue to the inspiration behind the Gastéropodes pendant and sconce series. Composed of seven seashell-shape plaster models, each is produced in a limited edition of 50 and signed by its French creator, Malika Bensmaïa. 17 Rue Beaumarchais, 93100 Montreuil, France; 33-1-42-87-2012. circle 356

Niermann Weeks

The Monaco chandelier exudes the art deco glamour for which its namesake French Riviera principality is known. The antique-mirror fixture is 33 inches long and comes in either a 25 1/2- or 36-inch diameter. 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-319-7979; niermannweeks.com. circle 357

Ilex

The petite PSQ halogen or candelabra sconce is just 11 inches high, 31/4 inches wide, and projects 31/2 inches. Its cast-brass wall plate is topped by a diffuser in splashed or shiny opal that can be finished in bright or brushed nickel, brass, or pewter. 82 Stevens Street, East Taunton, MA 02718; 800-977-4470; ilexlight.com. circle 358

Studio Lilica

Liven up a space with the Swinger pendant. Its dimmable compact fluorescent lamp, housed within an acrylic diffuser, is covered by a polyester-blend shade in a choice of two sizes and six standard colors, including lemon, hot pink, turquoise, and lime. Custom colors available. 4390 Lynd Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006; 626-447-5079; studiolilica.com. circle 361

Luceplan

Take a dip with Ross Lovegrove's elliptical Goggle sconce. Made of opaline polycarbonate, the fixture's shape was inspired by swimming eyewear. When on, the iridescent shade shifts from blue to pink depending on viewing angle; when off, it becomes a mirror. 315 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-989-6265; luceplanusa.com. circle 360

Salgadon Saucier

Hardware in brass, nickel, or bronze gives the textured shagreen base of the stately Cecil B table lamp a tailored appearance. The base comes in four finish colors, including celadon, and the 14-inch shade comes in off-white linen or parchment. The lamp stands 31 inches high. P.O. Box 841, Milford, PA 18337; 570-296-3900; ssdlighting.com. circle 359

Lampa

You're in luck with Marta Baumiller and Cliff Baldwin's Clover fixture. Measuring 17 by 12 inches, the pendant's shapely shade is available in maple, cherry, zebrawood, and white linen. It arrives ready to hang, with an adjustable cord and white ceiling canopy. P.O. Box 2390, Aquebogue, NY 11931; 631-722-9450; lampa.com. circle 362

John Rosselli

For those who are yearning to recreate Marie Antoinette's Le Hameau De La Reine, consider the Chinoiserie 2074A hanging lantern. A merry mixture in painted and scalloped wood and glass, it measures 12 inches square and takes four 60-watt candelabra bulbs. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-593-2060. circle 363

Terzani

You get two in one with Zig-Zag: Both sculpture and lighting, the satin-nickel halogen bar is 78 1/2 inches long. Buy several and arrange them to your liking on the wall or floor. 6085 Northwest 82nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33166; 305-718-9052; terzani.com. circle 364

Donovan

The Will D pendant casts crisp, white light downward and flattering pastels to the sides. The acrylic cylinder, surrounded by a ring of satin-finished aluminum or brass, can be custom tinted; lavender, amber, chartreuse, and white are standard colors. May be specified for incandescent or compact fluorescent lamps, in three diameters: 9, 15 1/2, and 32 inches. Cable length is custom. 247 Middaugh Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817; 607-256-3640; donovanlighting.com. circle 356

Brand van Egmond

The four-piece Rhapsody in Blue hanging pendants collection features open nickel-finished brass cubes and rectangles framing bunches of spaghetti-like wires. All use halogen or incandescent bulbs. 41 Nikkelstraat, NL-1411 AH Naarden, The Netherlands; 31-35-692-12-59; brand-egmond.com. circle 365