Lighting

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2004 12:00:00 AM

Glide

Proving that simplicity is not simpleminded, the Twist Together lamp is a playful, interactive, modular lamp of hand-cast resin cubes that can be connected and lit using LED illumination. 718-722-7340; glide-inc.com. circle 540

Fabbian USA

Rigorously functional, Francesco Lucchese's D48 Swing is a versatile spotlight with a fully adjustable head, perfect for a variety of applications. Finish is satin aluminum, with white blown glass for diffused light. It can be specified with either an incandescent or a compact fluorescent bulb. 18-13 42nd Street, Astoria, NY 11105; 718-204-6076; fabbian.com. circle 542

Minitallux

Malleable, enchanting and able to contain anywhere from 3 to 20 lights, the Saggina series is available in copper or chrome, and in table, wall, ceiling, floor, or suspension versions. Scangift, 821 Tecumseh Street, Pointe Claire, Quebec H9P 4X8, Canada; 514-421-0064; scangift.com. circle 541

CL Sterling & Son

Tall Wall Sconce AC 26's simple linear construction pays homage to an Arts and Craft sensibility with a rectangular light box framed in brushed nickel with white glass. Custom finishes available. 162 Joshuatown Road, Lyme, CT 06371; 860-434-3744; clsterling.com. circle 546

Prandina USA

You can have your cake and eat it too with DOS S9—one spot up and one spot down—suspended from two wires, with an adjustable chrome plate diffuser. 629 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101; 206-310-8649; prandina.it. circle 543

Luceplan

Ross Lovegrove's brilliant Pod lens embraces logic, adaptability, and fun. Polycarbonate diffusers, fluorescent lamping, and overmoulded walls that waterproof the fixture set it apart. 315 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-989-6265; luceplan.com. circle 544

Studio Lilica

Pulling nylon and Lycra into sensuous shapes over frames of aluminum or fiberglass creates Lovelights' elegant stretched sculptural forms. Available in five fresh colors. 4390 Lynd Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006; 626-447-5079; studiolilica.com. circle 545

Snowlab

A bewitching aurora of light, Andre Keilani's Therapie wall-mounted fixture utilizes color photons and emanates a soothing palette of three color acetates. This light combines the ultimate in ambiance, mood, and nature. 24 Avenue du Mont-Royal West, Suite 503-B, Montreal, Quebec H2T 252, Canada; 514-808-9483; snowlabdesign.com. circle 548

Ameico

Unique Interieurs re-edits a 1968 Verner Panton classic. Bright and full of swinging 1960's panache, these Flower-Pot pendants are reproduced in special-edition colors. It's a compact 9 inches in diameter with a height of 6 1/2 inches and a drop of 7 feet. 53 Bank Street, New Milford, CT 06776; 888-350-8765; ameico.com. circle 547

Ralph Pucci

A shimmering drop of light is the inspiration for Patrick Naggar's simple and striking Murano glass floor lamps. With six color offerings, these Bubbles are sure to make a splash alone or grouped. 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.com. circle 549

Intérieurs

Alone, a succinct, minimalist halo is held aloft on a slender, metallic stem and secured to a polished oak base. 149-151 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-0800; interieurs.com. circle 551

Artemide

With its deep aluminum dome, scale play is just part of the fun of the oversized Nur suspension fixture . Colored lenses over four halogen bulbs provide the pop of color within the fixture. 1980 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 631-694-9292; artemide.us. circle 550

Wendell Castle

Strong forms and striking materials have always been trademarks of this designer's work, as the new Huevos table lamp exhibits. Available in several finishes, the mahogany and ash base stands 33 inches high. 9 Lent Avenue, Leroy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com. circle 553

Leucos

Designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa give a new look to the baroque chandelier with their Nastro collection. The 109/HLB fixture clusters irregular ribbons of glass, in either white or various colors. 11 Mayfield Avenue, P.O. Box 7829, Edison, NJ 08818; 732-225-0010; leucos.com. circle 552

Orestes Suarez

Suarez is a designer's designer who creates understated and elegant lighting made of rich materials in contemporary geometric shapes. His pieces always have a quiet stylishness, as witnessed by the Josefin lamp. 1451 Barry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025; 310-312-0477; orestessuarez.com, circle 557

Estiluz

These metal-cube wall sconces are reminiscent of Donald Judd's sculptural forms. The A-2306 is available in three sizes, in nickel, gold, and silver finishes. Unobtrusive glass diffusers fit neatly into the top and bottom to give a full spread of light. 235 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 07074; 877-737-8458; estiluz.com. circle 554

BDDW

The Tripod lamp takes an oversized three-pronged stance, with a base of rich walnut. The large scale drum shade, in black or white parchment, accentuates and adds flare to this singular modern form. 5 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-625-1230; bddw.com. circle 556

Luceplan

At 2 1/2 inches deep, the luminous LightDisc, in transparent, white, or metallic finishes, practically merges with walls or ceilings. Using the latest in fluorescent technology, it provides maximum diffusion and reflectivity of light rays. 315 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-989-6265; luceplan.com. circle 555

Dform

Made of interlocking aspen wood veneer strips and using incandescent lamping, the Spade pendent is 24 inches in diameter and 11 inches high. 235 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 718-384-6887; dformdesign.com. circle 558

Quadrus Studio

The French Quarter wall sconce is a baroque piece of artistry. The hand-painted scrolled-leaf pattern lends a decorative flourish sure to enhance any atmosphere. 9157 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 213, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310-276-8403. circle 559

Bald & Bang

Smart and beautiful, IQ Light's veneer IQ-100-N lamp is one pattern repeated several times, which can be configured into over 21 lamp shapes. No Mensa membership needed, as the fixture arrives assembled. Laederstraede 36, 1201 Copenhagen, Denmark; 45-336-0776; iqlight.com. circle 560

Susan Fanfa Design

An anchor piece, the Robert floor lamp cultivates strong proportions with a solid wooden base in Honduran clear-ribbon mahogany, rift white oak, clear maple, or plain sliced walnut. The crisp, white, rectilinear shade balances the base's mass. 844 North Sierra Bonita, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323-653-9150; susanfanfadesign.com. circle 563

Pique

Belle Star and Phat Star pendants are the brightest new stars from DoZo Brand Lamps. Constructed of stainless-steel frames and a unique, patented, translucent material, they display a changing surface of complex and innovative geometric shapes. These sculptural forms transmit a soft diffused light, providing a lively focal point. 4503 Chandler Drive, Hudsonville, MI 49426; 866-747-8348; pique4u.com. circle 562

Octate

Environmentally conscious Bow has an organic shape whose curves are reminiscent of traditional lamps. Constructed for minimal waste in production, the warm walnut and maple veneers create a sculptured effect where light is diffused through the top and down the front. 442 Anderson Street, San Francisco, CA 94110; 415-268-0772; octate.com. circle 561

Donghia

Using century-old Murano glassmaking techniques, the Stellare Grande chandelier is available in four colors with four complementing shades. All dressed up, these pieces provide the ultimate lighting accents to a polished room. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777; donghia.com. circle 565

Ardee

The ADA-compliant surface-mounted LED LightTiles make for a clean application on their own. Or with a cut graphic in front of a light source, they become clever signage pieces. 639 Washburn Switch Road, P.O. Box 1769, Shelby, NC, 28151; 704-482-2811; ardeelighting.com. circle 564

LuxLuce

Linear and clean, the Lightline S suspension pendant is the ultimate in simplicity. Featured in natural aluminum, the piece has adjustable steel cables and a microquadri white-glass diffuser. Also available wall-mounted. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303; 718-556-5400; luxluce.com. circle 566

Lake Shore Studios

Light and pretty, the Sanur table lamp from Fusion Z with hand-blown glass accents and walnut trim is shown with the multitonal striped shade. 4200 Niles Road, Saint Joseph, MI 49085; 269-429-8323; lakeshorestudios.com. circle 567

Tord Boontje

An ethereal paper pendant with an air of Shakespearean enchantment, the Midsummer White fixture is easy on the eyes and pocketbook. Available in other colors, through Moss. 146 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012; 866-888-6677; mossonline.com. circle 569

Davide Groppi

A pendant spotlight, Chic's sleek message is a two-toned cylinder of cool focus in metal and metacrylate. You'll find multiple uses for this utterly simple contemporary lighting accent. P.O. Box 1668, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-9941; davidegroppi.com. circle 568