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Top Chandeliers: vintage to modern lighting Glow
That old adage "Let There Be Light" is a guide to expand and enhance elements of good design. Proper lighting is crucial in many variations for making a space feel and look right. Industrial designers, for one, to experiment manipulate the light to understand the relationship between space and objects to form and function-oriented and ambient combined. Uplighters shed light on the ceiling to avoid glare, while distinguishing downlights cast pools of light on a surface in order to concentrate. New styles, LED lighting, green design, etc., to be launched each season for consumers with multiple options for every type of interior.
In narrowing the field, these six tips - the present and the future: two edgy, a wink to a green culture, and three from VandM Dealers (hard choices), ranging from vintage (early 1900) to Modern (1960) offer remarkable selections to a discriminating eye.
28-series (28.19)
Design: Omer Arbel 2010
For Bocci
Photo: Bocci
Standard 28-series in the collection cluster Bocci in hexagonal shapes that nest together to create patterns as dictated by the needs of the interior. The deformed sphere with a composite set of inner homes are a low voltage 20 watt halogen / xenon lamps, LEDs or decency. Standard 28 design lends itself to infinite gradations of color and compositions that can be adjusted Bocci's glass studio in Vancouver. Pendants start at $ 490. Dealers are listed@bocci.ca
Arteluce Blown glass pendants from city VandM.com Dealer Rating
Mid 20th century
8 "H x 4" W x 4 "Dia (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm H x Dia 10.2cmW)
Glass globe light pendant is accented with a hint of color to be added for decorative purposes and spotlight a particular object. This rare colored Italian roll hangers cased out the year 1960 are suspended from a solid brass cylinder sleeve and is adapted to the world is made of clear crystal with air balls received. Sold separately for $ 1,800 ea. or $ 6500 for the set of four. (310) 652-8887.
Strengthening Crystal Paper Lantern
Designer: Yves Behar
For Swarovski
Exhibited at Salone del Mobile 2010
Photo courtesy of Swarkovski
Here's a heads up. Yves Behar of San Francisco-based industrial designer and founder of projectfuse, revealed a beautiful set of hanging lamps made from recycled paper that the effect of the shimmering crystal chandeliers catch. His jewel-like lights Amplify using a small crystal the light of an LED lamp to break. Presented at Milan Salone del Mobile last spring as part of Swarovski's Crystal Palace, a platform for experimentatation with Innovation and Technology. Each of the six can be flat packed in a box echo shape. How's that for progress. Expected production of 2011. http://www.brand.swarkovski.com/ or http://projectfuse.com/
href = "http://vandm.com/Arts-Crafts-Antique-Hanging-Pendant-Light/3_266_product=37906.aspx"> Arts & Crafts Antiques Hanging pendant (1920) From Dealer VandM.com Vintage Lighting
61 "H x 35" Dia (155 cm H x 88.9cm Dia)
Marking of traditional craftsmanship the simplicity of the Arts and Crafts period, this pendant has its original bronze detailing and glass structure with a snail. A cluster of four lights @ 100 watts each providing sufficient light. May be suspended in a Courthouse or Post Office. $ 6800 (416) 789-1704.
PH Artichoke
Design Poul Penningsen 1958
For Louis Poulsen
Photo: YLighting
Self-taught inventor, architect, Poul Henningsen was a pioneer in launching the lighting PH Snowball (still a top seller today) which made its debut in 1925. The PH Artichoke a wide variety of design that arrived in the U.S. in 2008 on his 50th birthday. Considered a masterpiece, this icon is a 360-degree Fri glare luminaire that gives off a distinct relief. Made with 72 leaves in circular rows 12 to shield the light source and redirect and reflect light on underlying leaves. Originally made for the Langelinie Pavilion restaurant in Copenhagen, where the PH Artichoke is still hanging. Available in cooper, stainless steel (brushed or painted), white (wet sprayed) and gold. Leaves are die-cut copper, laser cut stainless steel or stamped steel. 18.9 "Dia x18.4" H. $ 7,678 @ http://www.ylighting.com/ where detailed specifications of the design and materials.
Vintage Wrought Iron Ceiling Light From VandM.com Dealer The Malder Company
France. c. early 20th century
24.0 "H x 20.0" W (61cm H x 50.8cm W)
The sculptural design is reminiscent of the French Quarter of New Orleans wrought iron balconies. Holds four lamps @ 60 watts each. The Malder Company specializes in custom lighting, plus offers a wide choice of lamps. $ 1,100. (415) 626-9492.