Trave - Bert Frank
Available as either a pendant, table or wall light, the Trave collection speaks of glamour and refinement. Its two-tier shade evokes the allure of the Art Deco period, with references to the aesthetic that was popularised during the 'Golden Age of Travel'. Its smooth, rounded form works together to create lighting options that offer an attractive and timeless aesthetic.
The addition of marble, both Green Guatemalan and White Carrera, brings an opulent touch - while producing a light that is soft and ambient. Reeded, fluted brass stems on the pendant and table lamp versions highlight Trave's excellent proportions.
Rift - Bert Frank
Rift embodies the careful balance between simplicity and glamour. Available as a wall light and pendant, it offers an understated lighting solution that still makes a stunning visual impact.
Comprised of clean lines and spheres, Rift incorporates a soft warming glow - helping to create a calm and comforting atmosphere. Solid brass backplates on the wall lights bring added sophistication, acting as a subtle yet beautiful contrast to the opal shade.
Spate - Bert Frank
Spate successfully combines the very latest technology with elegant forms and rounded shapes. Available as a pendant, wall sconce and a table lamp, Spate maintains Bert Frankʼs continued homage to Art Deco style.
The marble spheres act as a robust tonal counter balance to the soft satin brass found on the metalwork and the opal stepped glass shade. The glass shade - acid etched for a delicate, even glow – combines cutting-edge technology with luxurious styling. Instead of traditional lamps, LED lighting strips are used in Spate – emitting light in every direction and therefore resulting in better light distribution. LED strips are also more energy efficient and last longer than traditional lamps. Furthermore, Spate is available with Bluetooth dimming capabilities, helping to ensure a future-proof design as more of us seek to include ʻsmartʼ technologies into our homes.
Haara - Cameron Design House
Cameron Design House recently showcased its iconic Haara pendant in a Parisian-inspired bleu and rose gold finish as part of Paris Design Week. The London-based bespoke sculptural lighting company joined forces with Sacco Carpets and Sarah Magness Design to transform the library of a beautiful residence in Paris.
The branching frame of the Haara pendant has a delicate and finely engineered structure derived from close observation of nature.The cylindrical lanterns are assembled from hand-drawn glass and polished brass concealing the lighting element and creating a unique and beautiful lighting diffuser to be admired whether the light is on or off.
Wink - Houtique
The collaboration between Masquespacio and Houtique started when the founders of both companies came together with the aim to study new projects to work on together. The result of this meeting is a new collection of furniture and the 'Wink' lamp.
Ana Hernández, main designer and creative director of Masquespacio, designed this product through her belief that the observation is one of the key factors to create and develop innovative designs. Her obsession to see, study and know every detail of each inspiration source takes part of her daily creative processes and as a consequence it has been the main inspiration of the 'Wink' lamp.
Showcased at Maison et Objet, Wink is composed of different elements that remind us of the past and the future winking to the use of bangs, gold and the observation.
Magma - Pulpo
On show at Maison et Objet, Magma is all about contrast. Smooth against rough. Light against dark. Angled lines against soft curves. Much like its namesake, the Magma series of table lamps appear as if they have emerged from deep within the earth’s centre, topped with a light touch of illumination.
French designer Ferréol Babin has brought his signature hands-on approach to a sculptural series of table lamps. The ceramic base of every Magma lamp is liberally applied with fat lava glaze, each piece reacting differently during the firing process. The result is a textured piece of raw earth, strong and stable. Delicately sitting on top, a handblown glass form appears to almost float.
The warm illumination highlights the curved glass form and provides a visual counterpoint to the angular base below. Available in a high or low version, with a vertical or horizontal oblong shaped glass globe, the Magma series expresses a simple sculptural quality. Further personalise your tablescape companion with the option of a white or black fat lava glazed ceramic base, or a frosted white or smoked handblown glass globe.
Puro Electric - Brokis
On show for the first time at Maison et Objet, Puro Electric from Brokis, comprises suspended lights in the form of handblown glass Puro tubes. The primary aim was to create a simple yet linearly dynamic and expressive composition to hang above dining tables. The name ‘Eclectic’ was chosen based on the variously adjustable diagonal and inter-communicating tubes and is a fitting description of this new creation by Brokis art director Lucie Koldova.
Disderot - Lamp Fleurs
Exhibited at Maison et Objet - a reissue of the 1976 design from Olivier Mourgue, the range of Lamp Fleurs are beautiful, poetic yet technical and ultra modern. A flower shaped lighting device, made of aluminium petals fixed on two chromed metal wires, for sconces, ceiling lights and standing lamps.
ed047 - Edizioni Design
Exhibited at Maison & Objet, drawing inspiration from a sailboat's master tree, the ed047 is a natural evolution of the ed045 floor lamp concept. With the addition of a stone base, a light brass tube with custom LED light sources are connected and kept together by an elastic wire.
Surface Design Show Light Talks return
(UK) - Light School Arena returns with industry experts Hoare Lea, Nulty+, Atelier Ten and 18 Degrees.
Supported by the Institution of Lighting Professionals, opening the programme of informative talks around lighting is Stuart Alexander of Michael Grubb Studio, who’s talk Wandering Lights (Tuesday at 18.45-19.30) explores what it takes to make a positive impact on our public realm at night with lighting.
In Lighting for the Workplace in 2050 (Wednesday 15.00-15.45) Speirs + Major’s Benz Roos will ask his audience to imagine the workplace of 2050, when people might be working in virtual reality environments and so need different illumination. Various predictions indicate that artificial intelligence will replace most repetitive work. Artificial Intelligence will allow people to do different jobs and be more social. The talk will end on how the exciting opportunities, translate into real needs for today’s workplace lighting.
Later Crossrail’s Paul Kerrigan will the challenges of lighting Europe’s largest sub surface project, whilst maintaining quality, parity and safety in his talk Alight Here for Crossrail (Wednesday 17.00-17.45).
On Thursday Martina Alagna and Phil Copland, both designers at Nulty+, bring discussions back to the workplace in A Moonlit Walk in the Workplace (Thursday 14.00-14.45). By moving away from a traditional lighting approach, a more unique and human-centred workplace can be created – all it takes is a shift in perspective. Martina and Philip from Nulty+ will discuss the benefits and opportunities of rethinking the design of ever-changing working environments.
Closing the Light Talks is Jonathan Gittins who will give a fascinating insight into the Illuminated River project, the longest public art commission in the world, illuminating a number of bridges along the Thames from Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge (Thursday 15.00-15,45). Jonathan will talk about the project and provide insight into the design process and technical challenges that have been overcome in bringing the Illuminated River to life.
Registration for Surface Design Show 2019 is free and open now at
www.surfacedesignshow.com
Hudson Valley Lighting launches in Europe
(France) - US lighting group makes its debut at Maison & Objet.
Introducing a collection of chic and iconic lighting designs, Hudson Valley Lighting Group is comprised of four internationally renowned brands: Hudson Valley Lighting, Mitzi, Troy Lighting and Corbett Lighting.
Based in the US, each brand is united by common principles: the pursuit of excellence, a design-driven culture, attention to ever-changing environmental considerations and a commitment to the highest possible quality.
hudsonvalleylighting.hvlgroup.com
Casual Ristorante, Italy
Catellani & Smith lighting products illuminate the new ‘Casual Ristorante’ of Enrico Bartolini, the internationally renowned Michelin-starred chef.
The restaurant, that opened last April, is situated at the foot of the panoramic hill of San Vigilio in Bergamo Alta. It has two large rooms and a smaller room that offers more privacy, complemented by a roof garden for use during good weather. The wide windows along the wall of the main room offer a nice view of the funicular railway, whose coaches take visitors to the highest part of the city.
Catellani & Smith developed a lighting design that creates a balance between light and shadows, and matches perfectly with the natural material interior. The interplay between different visual elements creates a cozy atmosphere that welcomes guests, who can taste the ‘contemporary classic’ cuisine created by chef Bartolini.
The lights selected are design lamps, that create a unique atmosphere in the restaurant. These include the Lederam collection lamps in gold and white version; the elegant Jackie O Chandelier with its cascade of pendants that release a touch of magic; the splendid floor lamp PK Led 100, whose shade is inner lined with gold coloured leaf; a Wa Wa floor lamp, and the Atman ‘jewel-like’ table lamps, whose LED light source casts unexpected shapes of light through an oval crystal.
