Vera Dordick has a passion for all things home decor and design. She loves bringing the latest in home lifestyle products and design trends to Homedit readers.
Vera dove head-first into the design and decor field in 2015 after a lifetime of DIY-ing and creative pursuits. She scouts the major design fairs for fresh ideas to make your home stylish and comfortable.
Large Volk Lighting System - 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.
Colorful Hip Haven Lighting Fixture - 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.
Anna Karlin lighting fixture
Small Giotto burst lighting fixture - Here's a smaller version of the Giotto burst.
Giotto Lighting Fixtures - 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.
Matthew Fairbank Lighting Fixture - 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.
Metal Lux clear globe chandelier - 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.
Light and airy chandelier from Metal Lux - 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."
Astro artful lighting fixtures - 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.
Impossible by Massimo Mussapi lighting - This airy fixture is the IMPOSSIBLE by Massimo Mussapi. It comes in several sizes and varieties, from suspension models to ceiling and floor lamps.
Opera style chandelier from Metal Lux - A more modern twist on the old fashioned Opera style chandelier, this light fixture has a more angular base and petite pleated shades.
Italian metal lux lighting fixture - Italian lighting company Metal Lux creates artful designs from glass. This traditionally shaped glass chandelier has sleek curves like slowly flowing water.
Shakuff double globe chandelier - Italian lighting company Metal Lux creates artful designs from glass. This traditionally shaped glass chandelier has sleek curves like slowly flowing water.
More then glass globes - A closer shot shows the delicate glass threads in the inner globe. With the glowing light, they look like spun gold.
Shakuff frosted shapes for lighting - 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,
Shakuff glass tube pendants - 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.
Noga mixed texture for lighting - The mixed textures of the various sides of the cubes add to the appeal of the light fixture.
Noga lighting system - 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.
Plethora hanging fixture - A plethora of icicle shapes makes for a spectacular light fixture.
Shakuff pebbled glass chandelier - 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.
Shakuff colored perforated globes - The fixtures can be composed of globes of multiple colors.
Shakuff perforated glass globe 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.
Shakuff spiral suspension - 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.
Angel 3d printed Pendant - The Angel 3-D printed pendant is like a halo hat rack.
Fuschia lighting system from Two Parts - The Fuchsia light is designed to resemble a flower with brightly shining pollen.
Phase model from Two parts - This is the Phase model, designed to look like an inverted moon.
Modern two parts colorful lighting - 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.
Gubi wall light system - Gobi's wall light has a modern, toy-like sputnik look with the metallic dome and paddle-ended arms.
Split to illuminate bot direction - Split to illuminate in both directions, the Multi Light has a funky and modern appeal.
Modern round Gubi lighting fixtures - 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.
Gubi multi light fixtures - Gubi's Multi Light can be used to point light upward, illuminating the entire space.
Gubi lighting fixtures - 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.
Tibeta Brover Barcelona lighting fixture - 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 Barcel Wall light - The Nón Lá is also available as a wall light.
Non La Lighting fixture - 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.
Slend by Christopher Mathieu - 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 amphora is designed for indoor use - 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.
Bover Barcelona Round Basket for Lighting - 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.
Spectacular Dome chandelier - From underneath, the DOME is just as spectacular. The geometric design resembles a complex flower.
Bover barcel laser cut chandelier - 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.
Bover Barcel wall art lighting system
Bover Barcel wall lighting installation - 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.
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 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.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 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.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.
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’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.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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.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.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.A closer shot shows the delicate glass threads in the inner globe. With the glowing light, they look like spun gold.
Metal Lux
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.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.
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.
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.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.
Anna Karlin
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.
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.
