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Modern Lighting Fixtures At ICFF Combine Latest Technology And Hand Crafting

By Vera Dordick | Published on

While ICFF 2016 was packed with design delights of all kinds, we found the lighting fixtures to be among the most interesting pieces. A wide range of styles and materials made for a seemingly endless supply of ideas for adding  new lighting designs to your home decor. Here are a few of the companies that presented artful and pleasing lighting collections.

Bover Barcelona Lights

The warm wood glow emitted by these Tria lights from Bover Barcelona is more than just lighting. It softens the mood of anyone who comes into the room. These wall lights are a modular LED light system that can be attached to one another. .Available in in white lacquer or natural oak, they can be turned and arranged to shine just the kind of light you want. They are sold singly or in sets of three or six.
The warm wood glow emitted by these Tria lights from Bover Barcelona is more than just lighting. It softens the mood of anyone who comes into the room. These wall lights are a modular LED light system that can be attached to one another. Available in in white lacquer or natural oak, they can be turned and arranged to shine just the kind of light you want. They are sold singly or in sets of three or six.
Bover Barcel wall art lighting system
The DOME 90 was the most shared light fixture from ICFF on social media, said Bover reps. More a sculpture than just a fixture, the DOME is made entirely in the Bover Barcelona headquarters. It is made up of more than 170 big and small wood pieces that are individually sewn together, just like jigsaw puzzle pieces.
The DOME 90 was the most shared light fixture from ICFF on social media, said Bover reps. More a sculpture than just a fixture, the DOME is made entirely in the Bover Barcelona headquarters. It is made up of more than 170 big and small wood pieces that are individually sewn together, just like jigsaw puzzle pieces.
From underneath, the DOME is just as spectacular. The geometric design resembles a complex flower.
From underneath, the DOME is just as spectacular. The geometric design resembles a complex flower.
The round Garota, cylindrical Syra 45, and the basket-like Fora are three hanging light fixtures from Bover Barcelona. They are available in models suitable for indoor and outdoor uses.
The round Garota, cylindrical Syra 45, and the basket-like Fora are three hanging light fixtures from Bover Barcelona. They are available in models suitable for indoor and outdoor uses.
The Amphora is designed for indoor or outdoor use. It's shape is meant to be reminiscent of terracotta amphora that were historically used for gardens. Made from a synthetic fiber, the fixture sits on three legs.
The Amphora is designed for indoor or outdoor use. It’s shape is meant to be reminiscent of terracotta amphora that were historically used for gardens. Made from a synthetic fiber, the fixture sits on three legs.
The SLEND by Christopher Mathieu are SLEND’S distinctive for their slim and sophisticated shapes. Three different models can be hung individually or in groups. Made from spun aluminum, the fixtures use an LED bulb. They are perfect for over the kitchen counter!
The SLEND by Christopher Mathieu are SLEND’S distinctive for their slim and sophisticated shapes. Three different models can be hung individually or in groups. Made from spun aluminum, the fixtures use an LED bulb. They are perfect for over the kitchen counter!
Named for the straw hat that Vietnamese women wear, the Nón Lá is special because of its off-center bulb. The aluminum shade is either plated or lacquered. The tube is made of cast iron giving it a rustic feel, contrasting with the shiny cone-shaped shade.
Named for the straw hat that Vietnamese women wear, the Nón Lá is special because of its off-center bulb. The aluminum shade is either plated or lacquered. The tube is made of cast iron giving it a rustic feel, contrasting with the shiny cone-shaped shade.
The Nón Lá is also available as a wall light.
The Nón Lá is also available as a wall light.
Bover Barcelona's Tibeta hanging pendants are made from spun aluminum. They come in three sizes and shapes, appropriate for hanging singly or in a grouping.
Bover Barcelona’s Tibeta hanging pendants are made from spun aluminum. They come in three sizes and shapes, appropriate for hanging singly or in a grouping.

Gubi

Gubi is a Copenhagen-based company that produces lighting designs that are relaunched designs from the 1930's through the 1970's. This is the Multi-Lite Collection which is made in the style of the golden era of Danish design . The two sides have shades that rotate, allowing a multitude of combinations. Originally designed in 1972 by Louis Weisdorf, it is a timeless piece that has permanent chic.

Gubi is a Copenhagen-based company that produces lighting designs that are relaunched designs from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. This is the Multi-Lite Collection which is made in the style of the golden era of Danish design . The two sides have shades that rotate, allowing a multitude of combinations. Originally designed in 1972 by Louis Weisdorf, it is a timeless piece that has permanent chic.

Gubi's Multi Light can be used to point light upward, illuminating the entire space.
Gubi’s Multi Light can be used to point light upward, illuminating the entire space.
As a downward facing pendant the Multi Light takes on a totally different look and is well suited to be hung over a dining table.
As a downward facing pendant the Multi Light takes on a totally different look and is well suited to be hung over a dining table.
Split to illuminate in both directions, the Multi Light has a funky and modern appeal.
Split to illuminate in both directions, the Multi Light has a funky and modern appeal.
Gobi's wall light has a modern, toy-like sputnik look with the metallic dome and paddle-ended arms.
Gobi’s wall light has a modern, toy-like sputnik look with the metallic dome and paddle-ended arms.

Two Parts

These cute modern fixtures look like plain geometric pendants until you discover that they are all 3-D printed. Two Parts uses technology to print the ceramic fixtures. Each one uses hidden LEDs inside the unibody, making it look like the interior is the light source. The lights, assembled in New York with parts from Europe, Asia and Queens, are technologically amazing and visually pleasing.

These cute modern fixtures look like plain geometric pendants until you discover that they are all 3-D printed. Two Parts uses technology to print the ceramic fixtures. Each one uses hidden LEDs inside the unibody, making it look like the interior is the light source. The lights, assembled in New York with parts from Europe, Asia and Queens, are technologically amazing and visually pleasing.

This is the Phase model, designed to look like an inverted moon.
This is the Phase model, designed to look like an inverted moon.
The Fuchsia light is designed to resemble a flower with brightly shining pollen.
The Fuchsia light is designed to resemble a flower with brightly shining pollen.
The Angel 3-D printed pendant is like a halo hat rack.
The Angel 3-D printed pendant is like a halo hat rack.

Shakuff

We've long admired the artful, modern light fixtures by Shakuff. The company's artists push the boundaries of glass; as masters of their art they combine old school techniques with modern design. This spiral of spun glass globes is a fantastic chandelier.

We’ve long admired the artful, modern light fixtures by Shakuff. The company’s artists push the boundaries of glass; as masters of their art they combine old school techniques with modern design. This spiral of spun glass globes is a fantastic chandelier.

These whisper thin globes are part of the Breath collection. The fixture comes in a variety of glass colors, including Clear, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Amber Translucent, Champagne Translucent, Pink Translucent, Grey Translucent, Purple Translucent,and Blue Translucent. The globes can be hung in an endless variety of configurations as well as singly.

These whisper thin globes are part of the Breath collection. The fixture comes in a variety of glass colors, including Clear, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Amber Translucent, Champagne Translucent, Pink Translucent, Grey Translucent, Purple Translucent,and Blue Translucent. The globes can be hung in an endless variety of configurations as well as singly.

The fixtures can be composed of globes of multiple colors.
The fixtures can be composed of globes of multiple colors.
The Quartz Crystal pendants are clusters of crystal rock glass in falling cascades. They too can be assembled in any configuration, including all at one height in a graduated assembly as they are here.
The Quartz Crystal pendants are clusters of crystal rock glass in falling cascades. They too can be assembled in any configuration, including all at one height in a graduated assembly as they are here.
A plethora of icicle shapes makes for a spectacular light fixture.
A plethora of icicle shapes makes for a spectacular light fixture.
Out favorite is the Noga, which consists of clusters of glass cubes that have jagged edge corners. The combination of colors and slightly rough cubes makes for a fantastical light fixture.
Out favorite is the Noga, which consists of clusters of glass cubes that have jagged edge corners. The combination of colors and slightly rough cubes makes for a fantastical light fixture.
The mixed textures of the various sides of the cubes add to the appeal of the light fixture.
The mixed textures of the various sides of the cubes add to the appeal of the light fixture.
Rows and rows of cylinders of molten glass coils make up this Tamar suspension chandelier. The soft light emitted from these tubes softly illuminates the artful glass work.
Rows and rows of cylinders of molten glass coils make up this Tamar suspension chandelier. The soft light emitted from these tubes softly illuminates the artful glass work.
More than just glass globes, Shakuff's Kadur are double glass orbs. The inner globe is made of drizzled glass threads, which is suspended inside a second, larger glass globe,
More than just glass globes, Shakuff’s Kadur are double glass orbs. The inner globe is made of drizzled glass threads, which is suspended inside a second, larger glass globe.
A closer shot shows the delicate glass threads in the inner globe. With the glowing light, they look like spun gold.
A closer shot shows the delicate glass threads in the inner globe. With the glowing light, they look like spun gold.
Italian lighting company Metal Lux creates artful designs from glass. This traditionally shaped glass chandelier has sleek curves like slowly flowing water.

Metal Lux

Italian lighting company Metal Lux creates artful designs from glass. This traditionally shaped glass chandelier has sleek curves like slowly flowing water.
Italian lighting company Metal Lux creates artful designs from glass. This traditionally shaped glass chandelier has sleek curves like slowly flowing water.
A more modern twist on the old fashioned Opera style chandelier, this light fixture has a more angular base and petite pleated shades.
A more modern twist on the old fashioned Opera style chandelier, this light fixture has a more angular base and petite pleated shades.
This airy fixture is the IMPOSSIBLE by Massimo Mussapi. It comes in several sizes and varieties, from suspension models to ceiling and floor lamps.
This airy fixture is the IMPOSSIBLE by Massimo Mussapi. It comes in several sizes and varieties, from suspension models to ceiling and floor lamps.
The Astro is an artful jumble of glass the can be highlighted with color or made all clear. The varying planes of glass shed a changing series of light rays, creating an amazing style of light.
The Astro is an artful jumble of glass the can be highlighted with color or made all clear. The varying planes of glass shed a changing series of light rays, creating an amazing style of light.
This light and airy chandelier from Metal Lux is the Silhouette Ø 60 suspension light. The structure is made of metal wire with a Murano glass blown drop. The shape was "inspired by the elegance of the delicate contours of the body of a woman, as a dress caressing the sinuous contours of an elegant lady."

This light and airy chandelier from Metal Lux is the Silhouette Ø 60 suspension light. The structure is made of metal wire with a Murano glass blown drop. The shape was “inspired by the elegance of the delicate contours of the body of a woman, as a dress caressing the sinuous contours of an elegant lady.”

The crystal clear globes and elegant rods of the ATOM Ø 60 suspension light make for a stunning light fixture. It is also available with golden globes.
The crystal clear globes and elegant rods of the ATOM Ø 60 suspension light make for a stunning light fixture. It is also available with golden globes.

Matthew Fairbank

Founded in 2009, Matthew Fairbank draws on his experience in industrial design, visual merchandising, and woodworking to create his statement lighting pieces, custom tables, and one-of-kind casegoods, says his website. The Vega Ring 6 chandelier is made of geometric metal components with hand-carved onyx or cast glass diffusers. The elements can be set in a variety of configurations from linear to circular.
Founded in 2009, Matthew Fairbank draws on his experience in industrial design, visual merchandising, and woodworking to create his statement lighting pieces, custom tables, and one-of-kind casegoods, says his website. The Vega Ring 6 chandelier is made of geometric metal components with hand-carved onyx or cast glass diffusers. The elements can be set in a variety of configurations from linear to circular.
This is the Giotto Burst, inspired by 20th Century Space exploration. Hand-blown glass globes are suspended on wooden arms. The fixture is available in a variety of material finishes, and the arrangement can be customized as well.
This is the Giotto Burst, inspired by 20th Century Space exploration. Hand-blown glass globes are suspended on wooden arms. The fixture is available in a variety of material finishes, and the arrangement can be customized as well.
Here's a smaller version of the Giotto burst.
Here’s a smaller version of the Giotto burst.

Anna Karlin

Anna Karlin lighting fixture

Anna Karlin works with many mediums and believes strongly “that all the disciplines contribute wonderfully to each other and therefore no one area must remain untouched.” This antique brass half cylinder shell encloses a rose alabaster acrylic sphere and a cylinder. The shapes emit a warm glow. While the fixture comes in two sizes, it can be customized to fit any space.

Hip Haven

Hip Haven came to fame for its Retro Bullet Planters, and has now added these bullet pendant lights, available in a wide range of colors. The Austin, Texas-based Hip Haven, Inc., led by designer Kelley Sanding, launched online in 2002.

Hip Haven came to fame for its Retro Bullet Planters, and has now added these bullet pendant lights, available in a wide range of colors. The Austin, Texas-based Hip Haven, Inc., led by designer Kelley Sanding, launched online in 2002.

Volk

This large and luminous suspension light is just like bubbles floating on the moving surface of water. Presented by Volk Lighting, it's a one-of-a-kind piece.

This large and luminous suspension light is just like bubbles floating on the moving surface of water. Presented by Volk Lighting, it’s a one-of-a-kind piece.