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edited by Karen D. Singh -- Interior Design, 4/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

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Artist Marcus Tremonto's City series for TreLuce Studios captures a nighttime metropolis in three-dimensional plastic, brass, and acrylic. Available in custom sizes, each piece features a unique design—patterning can be adjusted, courtesy of multiple setting options that include interactive switches. 646-613-1588; mtremonto@treluce.com. circle 331

Ralph Pucci International
A droplet of light is the concept behind Patrick Naggar's stunning collection of handblown Murano glass fixtures. This delightful sconce comes in six colors. Table, desk, and floor lamps are also available. 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.com. circle 332

Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
HaloMax unquestionably proves itself a bright idea. The beauteous bulbs come in three decorative hand-cut styles, all pretty enough to stand alone. 12401 McNulty Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154; 215-671-2000; westinghouselighting.com. circle 333

Flos
Taking a classic form in a sleek new direction, Sebastian Wrong's aluminum Spun Light fixture is very right-now. Offered in three sizes and four colors. 200 McKay Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746; 800-939-3567; flos.com. circle 334

Sundayland
Brothers Juan Diego and Fernando Gerscovich strike a mellow vibe with their walnut Fidji lamp, shaded by a tropical beach scene on woven acrylic. 6864 Pacific View Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323-969-0594; sundayland.com. circle 336

Zumtobel Staff Lighting
Specifiers of linear fluorescents are sure to get turned on by ML. Besides cutting a handsome silhouette, the fixture is compatible with most standard ceiling grids and several other ceiling types. Numerous lamping options are available, as is a recessed version. 3300 Route 9W, Highland, NY 12528; 800-448-4131; zumtobelstaffusa.com. circle 335

Ingo Maurer
The Aka_Tsuki sconce literally bounces off the walls, courtesy of a truncated aluminum-and-glass sphere that seems to hover in midair. It's offered in red, green, and blue. 89 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-965-8817; ingo-maurer.com. circle 337

Zul Futur
Rak's adjustable lamps nestle in stylized petals of matte chrome-finished aluminum. Choose between fluorescent or halogen lights. 28 Calle de la Costera, 46970 Alacuas-Valencia, Spain; 34-96-151-71-02; zulfutur.com. circle 338

Jason Miller
The latest in a tounge-in-chic lighting series, the Antler table lamp is formed by casting deer antlers in ceramic. Sublime American Design, 26 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-8888; sublimeamericandesign.com. circle 342

Terzani USA
At once industrial and delicate, Pop Model's bent aluminum panels gently cup an incandescent source. Four standard versions include a floor lamp on castors. 6085 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33166; 866-837-9264; terzani.com. circle 339

Salgado Saucier

Great proportions give universal appeal to the curvaceous Marlena table lamp. Satin-nickel detailing embellishes the carved cast-resin body. 210 East Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337; 570-296-3900; salgadosaucier.com. circle 341

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Emmerson Troop
The Pinched standing lamp's range of custom Pantone colors is virtually limitless. A serendipitous encounter with a Paris hotel's lipstick-red soap wrapper inspired this shade. 8111 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323-653-9763; emmersontroop.com. circle 340

Scott Winslow
Based on a vacated colony of harvester ants, the Pogo chandelier is straight out of the Discovery Channel—and the Style Network. The zinc form, available in custom sizes, features circular pods combining acrylic lenses and night-light bulbs. 2658 Griffith Park Boulevard, Suite 205, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 917-741-5778. circle 343

Treibholz
The multitasking Didjlight leaves humdrum fixtures in the dark. When removed from the stainless-steel bases and blown into, the glass columns emit a sound reminiscent of the Aboriginal didjeridoo. Sound too high-concept? Fear not. In addition to four diffuser color options, the manufacturer provides an instructional CD. 821 Tecumseh Street, Point Claire, Quebec H9R 4X8, Canada; 514-421-0064; scangift.com. circle 346

Invisible Light Studio
Layered handmade paper distinguishes the intriguing Light Column, offered wall-mounted or freestanding in heights up to 14 feet. Custom lamping options available. 1611 Manor Drive, San Pablo, CA 94806; 510-234-0745; il-studio.com. circle 344

Andrea Valentini
A part of the Sculptural Illuminations collection, playful Pod Pod can be wall- or ceiling-mounted. The tantalizingly textured surface—hand-sculpted from polyethylene, latex, and acrylic—is also hand-washable. 28 Selkirk Road, Providence, RI 02905; 401-467-7104; andreavalentini.com. circle 345

Dyad
Douglas Fanning's latest introductions, Light-Poles and Light-Boxes, take cues from 1960's minimalism. Light spills through laser-cut slots in the slim tubular-steel bodies—what could be simpler? (And more striking?) Group the rods for a dramatic effect, or hang them vertically or horizontally. 14 Verona Street, 3E, Brooklyn, NY 11231; 718-797-2030; dyad.com. circle 347

EM Collaborative Studio
Three new pendant fixtures—Alter, Ego, and Opus—make a lean statement in pigmented cast resin. Available in three drop lengths and a whopping 26 standard colors. 8761 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323-650-2079; emcollection.com. circle 348

Prandina
Italian minimalism informs the ceiling-mounted Finland incandescent fixture in blown glass. A pendant and floor light are also available. 629 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104; 206-310-8649; prandinausa.com. circle 349

Charles
Designed by Jean Charles in 1948, the Stockholm lamp captures Scandinavian purity in an elegant bronze form. Offered in a variety of finishes, including this sleek gunmetal. 605 Third Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10158; 212-370-1960; charles.fr. circle 350

Intérieurs
Steel mesh defines the José table lamp, its sleek canister shade artfully diffusing the light source. 149 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-0800; interieurs.com. circle 351

Scrapile
This design collaborative embraces found materials in its Pendant fixture, made of scraps reclaimed from local woodworking studios. Future Perfect, 115 North Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 718-599-6278; thefutureperfect.com. circle 352

Corbin Bronze
Offered in four patinas, Tom Corbin's bronze Totem sconce suggests African tribal forms. 201 Wyandotte Street, Suite 102, Kansas City, MO 64105; 816-842-0496; corbinbronze.com. circle 353

Fabbian

Sospesa combines exposed electrical circuits and a grid of halogen bulbs embedded in a glass panel. A sconce version is also available. 18-13 42nd Street, Astoria, NY 11105; 718-204-6076; fabbian.com. circle 355

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Scott Winslow
Six discreetly concealed MR11 bulbs are the secret behind this designer's Fractal Branch series. Floor lamp and chandelier are both oil-finished Honduran mahogany. 2658 Griffith Park Boulevard, Suite 205, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 917-741-5778. circle 354