Lighting

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2008 12:00:00 AM

Muuto Cosy

The Cosy lamp vanquishes nightmares and other things that go bump in the night. This sweet translucent lamp makes an ideal nightlight, thanks to the nuanced glow it casts through a robust layer of mouth-blown glass. It is offered in white or translucent gray. 45-32-96-98-99; muuto.com. circle 655

J Schatz Peekaboo

Revisit mod, swinging London via the groovy, handcrafted Peekaboo. The glossy ceramic pendant exposes light from three symmetrically composed, 2-inch circular openings. The pendants measure 7 inches high by 5 inches in diameter, and are available in seven colors, including red hot, sun yellow, and orange peel. 886-344-5267; jschatz.com. circle 658

Axo Muse

Bringing a whole new meaning to light pastry, Muse evokes the colorful macaroons and meringues found in Parisian patisseries. Made of white painted iron and spandex, the hanging and ceiling versions of these colorful lamps measure 31½ inches or 47 inches in diameter. A floor lamp also is available. 39-041-584-5193; axolight.it. circle 659

Rejuvenation Jefferson

Recapture your favorite diner in all its vintage glory with the Jefferson flush-mount light fixture. Its porcelain shade is accented by two-tone painted stripes in combinations of red with brown or green. The shades are available in 4- or 6-inch diameters. 888-401-1900; rejuvenation.com. circle 660

Pallucco Nimbo

Nimbo, as its name suggests, is the perfect lamp for creative souls with their heads in the clouds. Two methacrylate shells, covered with fiberglass fabric mesh, overlap; the mesh is soaked in composite materials that give it an appealing touch. Available as a pendant or wall lamp, in opaline white, magenta, and orange. 39-04-22-438-765; pallucco.com. circle 662

Hinson Domo GR

Ideal for outdoor or indoor use, Antoni Arola and Jordi Tamayo's Domo GR floor lamp is both playful and minimalist. Its sides are made of tempered white opal glass, with the top glass panel available in vivid shades of red or blue. 212-475-4100; hinsonlighting.com. circle 661

Hampstead Lighting Suspension with Nacar Kiwi Parchment

The 16-inch Suspension with Nacar Kiwi Parchment is a lamp of a different color. The stainless-steel fixture sports an iridescent laminate shade whose shimmer changes from green to red or orange, depending on the light and angle. 888-935-4448; hampsteadlighting.com. circle 664

Zumtobel 5½

The 5½ lamp pays tribute to master sculptor Constantin Brancusi, and is being released as a limited edition item of 300 pieces. Constructed of chromium-plated aluminum, the floor lamp's silhouette is as graceful as it is timeless. 43-557-2390-1484; zumtobel.com. circle 668

Babette Holland Gemini

The hand-spun aluminum base of the Gemini lamp conjures a beloved American dessert: the root-beer float. The base's hand-tinted finish fades from a rich burnt amber to a luscious honeyed cast, topped with a creamy linen shade. Delicious. 718-349-1325; babetteholland.com. circle 665

Lunaria Carmen

Like the swaying tassels of its namesake heroine's shawl, the shapely Carmen hanging lamp, designed by Melograno Blu, is designed to seduce as it spins to catch the light. The hand-blown glass piece, with colorful silk tassels, hangs 15¾ inches from the tip of each bulb, creating a dramatic cluster of light. 415-461-0588; lunaria.us. circle 667

Hwang Bishop Pomelo

The Pomelo table lamp, with shell-inspired tile work, would set even radiant Venus aglow. Dotted with sea-green ceramic tiles, the base is capped with a warm, wide shade. 401-245-9557; hwangbishop.net. circle 666

Studio Lawrence Raising Lantern

Balance your room's equation with the geometric Raising Lantern stackable lighting system. Created by Patrick O. de Louwere and Bart Eijking, this collection offers 21 design options—10 drums and 11 coolies—to choose from for floor or pendant lighting. Floor lamps can approach 8 feet 9 inches tall. 31-10-225-0464; studiolawrence.com. circle 670

Eureka Lighting Stack

The modern Stack, available with flexible wire-, stem-, or swivel-mount projections, is constructed with a dual-layer of aluminum in metallic gray, white, or black chrome finishes. It accepts LED, MR16, MR16 metal halide, and PAR20 lamping. 514-385-3515; eurekalighting.com. circle 674

Plug La Dodo

Minimalists will light up. At first glance, the La Dodo appears as a segment of wall that has been peeled back to reveal an unexpected light source. To this recessed wall sconce one can apply any finish to match the surrounding wall, producing a seamless effect. It takes a 42-watt fluorescent or 150-watt halogen bulb. Watts not to love? 323-653-5635; pluglighting.com. circle 671

Urban Archaeology Gio Ponti

Two elements set apart the rock candy-like confection that is the Gio Ponti chandelier. Forty-one glass cubes, designed by the Italian architect who lends the lamp his name, provide the lighting, while 36-inch metal rods rooted in a natural steel plate make up the base. Even better, it is UL-listed for damp locations. 212-813-6888; urbanarchaeology.com. circle 672

Orestes Suarez Glaciares

Warm up to the icy glow of the Glaciares sconce. Constructed of a heavy hand-cut crystal, this substantial fixture is 16 inches wide and 4 inches deep, taking two 25-watt, 4-inch tubular frosted bulbs. 310-312-0477; orestessuarez.com. circle 673

Studio Italia Design Andrei

Stepping into DecoTech, Andrei combines state-of-the-art design with the manipulation of indirect and direct lighting. Designer Brian Rasmussen pays tribute to Andrei Tarkovsky's film Nostalghia by incorporating pleated mirrors that provide a fragmented reflection to the viewer. Available as a sconce, floor lamp, or chandelier. 305-621-9602; sid-usa.com. circle 675

JGood Design Strata

The Strata is an eco-friendly chandelier, using hand-brushed aluminum and brass free of environmentally unfriendly plating or anodizing. A ring of semi-polished glass provides contrast at the opening, and each custom piece is signed by the artist. 212-475-0479; jgooddesign.com. circle 676

Estiluz Ellum

The Ellum pendant lamp sports an outer glass shade, stamped with a repeating leaf pattern. It comes in two sizes and is available in transparent or white satin glass. Floor, table lamp, and flush-mount versions are offered. 201-641-1997; estiluz.com. circle 679

William Haines Designs Ice Crystal

Let these Ice Crystal sconces make you the toast of the town. Originally created in 1953 for Tom and Anita May's stylish Los Angeles home, the sconce design has been reissued recently. These faceted acrylic fixtures give cool sparkle to any room. 310-289-0280; williamhaines.com. circle 677

Foscarini Allegro

A delight to the senses, Allegro is a musically inspired collection of lamps composed of extruded bent aluminum bars in black, bronze, or gold. Three sizes offer differing forms, but the lamp really strikes a distinctive note when touched, its vibration resulting in a soft, sonorous sound. 39-041-595-3811; foscarini.com. circle 678

Fuse Boa

Known for his work with semi-precious stones and minerals, Kevin Kolanowski reveals an ophidian inspiration in Boa. Available as a pendant or chandelier, this stainless-steel chain link lamp slithers 52 to 84 inches from the ceiling and comes in 10 different finishes, including satin nickel and brushed brass. 310-652-2411; fuselighting.com. circle 680

Flos Compass

The low-voltage halogen Compass box can hold one, two, or four adjustable, pressed-steel spotlights, which can remain stationary or pivot up to 20 degrees. The aluminum housing can be finished in wengé, gray, maple wood, and teak. 800-939-3567; flos.com. circle 684

David D'Imperio Diadema Linear

Diadema Linear is a remarkable fixture whose 51½-inch body resembles a long, organic cluster, perhaps of coral or entwined branches. It is constructed of black anodized aluminum and stainless steel, and has a built-in, 12-watt transformer. The lamp can be mounted to a standard junction box or suspended. 610-756-4144; daviddimperio.com. circle 681

Hudson Furniture Black Forest

Black Forest lamps draw their character from bases made of striking claro walnut, which otherwise would have been discarded in the studio. Topped with a linen shade and supported by a steel platform, this composition is a study in earth's harmonious variety. 212-645-7800; hudsonfurnitureinc.com. circle 683

Site Specific Design Nephilia

Inspired by childhood memories of growing up in the pastoral Azores, Rui Docouto's Nephila is playful and charmingly strange. Composed of hand-forged sheet steel, it features nine hollow tube legs made of electrical wire, cleverly resembling a bug. 718-486-6341; sitespecificdesign.com. circle 682