Hello lovies. Today I’ve gathered a few lighting favorites from New York’s inaugural Design Week (NYCxDESIGN) 2013. So sit back, relax, get comfy and take it all in!
At top – Shayk by Amanda Betz for Artecnica was just one of several beauties from the L.A. based company that made D’s lighting favorites list today.
The shade portion of the pendant is made of interwoven high tech synthetic paper, and the intricate pattern was inspired by the shapes and shadows found in the main mosque of Isfahan.
Another Artecnica favorite on display at this year’s ICFF was the Grand Trianon, designed by Paula Arntzen. Made of post consumer coated Tyvek, this large pendant light was named after, and inspired by, the palace of King Louis XIV.
The brainchild of UK based designer Neil Conley, the Submariner takes its inspiration from traditional maritime objects such as port holes, diving helmets and periscopes. The diffusers are available in a selection of heavy tints, allowing the bulb to shine at full intensity without creating glare. There is an aperture in the back which allows additional light to escape.
Talented designer Bec Brittain exhibited at the ICFF and also has her work on show through June 30th at E.R. Butler & Co.’s SoHo showroom. Shown above are her new and totally unique Helix pendants. Composed of a brass skeleton, fitted with LED tube lighting, the fixture is anchored by stone counterweights.
Just above, Bec’s new Tessella pendant plays with selective transparency through the use of etched mirror.
Kiss, designed by artist Stephen Johnson for Artecnica, can be used as a pendant or table light (I’m partial to the table option). Composed of diamond textured glass and a two toned metal reflector (silver on the outside and gold on the inside) the shade’s design allows for light to emit from both top and bottom.
The fantastic solid brass Linden Light was designed by Charles deLisle for The Future Perfect’s debut furnishing collection.
Italian architect and designer Aldo Cibic, designed these charmers for the fledgling company, Blackbody. The company’s lighting collection utilizes luminous OLED technology – designed to be long lasting, glare free, heat free and 100% recyclable. Photo courtesy of Inhabitat.
London based designer, Michael Anastassiades, created this stunning Captured series for Lobmeyer.
Definitely a stunner!
The new Branch Sconce by Rich Brilliant Willing is available in a variety of warmly colored perforated metal shells.
Composed of brass, mirrored glass, steel, wood and fitted with LED tube lighting, the Stella Triangle was designed by Rosie Li for Roll & Hill.
Esther Patterson’s glass and wood stacked pendants for her UK based lighting company Curiousa & Curiousa. Photo © Chris Webb.
Above – the second new light by Studio DUNN – Sorenthia.
A fascinating paper and wire sculptural lamp by Brooklyn based designer Patrick Weder.
Part of Ellen Thomas Design’s Augustin Collection, the adjustable Augustin Searchlight takes its inspiration from Newcastle’s nautical heritage, while bringing a contemporary twist to industrial style.
Hot off the presses from Michael Anastassiades is the adorable Tip Of The Tongue table lamp composed of a single mouth blown opaline sphere set upon a satin finish brass base.
Making an appearance at Wanted Design, designer Brooks Atwood showed off his Tetra lamps. Inspired by the “highly stylized retro-futurism of Bladerunner, this geometric neon desk lamp features a daylight-inspired glow, and a dimmer function that helps to enhance any type of mood.”
Brooks’ Tetra lamps are available through VPL and AHAlife.
Our friends Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy Andeson of Apparatus, debuted a number of stunning new pieces this year. Shown above is the new Synapse pendant and just below is the popular Cloud chandelier featuring the new two-toned chain option.
And that wraps up D’s favorite lighting fixtures from New York Design Week 2013! Stay tuned for more favorite finds in the next couple of days. And for those wanting more… check in with D on Pinterest this Sunday and beyond, where I’ll be pinning some outtakes that didn’t quite make it to the posts.