Lighten up with our lighting guide with all things bright
From wood fixtures to metals and beyond, reflect the uniqueness of your space with fixtures that add pop, shape or color to any surface.
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1/29An energy-efficient lighting fixture blends the natural world and contemporary design with cutting-edge LED technology, dark-stained walnut and a metal finish. Aeris linear pendant, Cerno, available at Desiron, NYC, 212-353-2600, desiron.com, cernogroup.com.An energy-efficient lighting fixture blends the natural world and contemporary design with cutting-edge LED technology, dark-stained walnut and a metal finish. Aeris linear pendant, Cerno, available at Desiron, NYC, 212-353-2600, desiron.com, cernogroup.com.
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2/29Flexible wood veneers in Ash color form this stylish shade. Light filters through each tier and emits a natural, warm glow. Bella Pendant Shade, designed by Marcelo Dabini and Nadia Corsaro, Weplight, Buenos Aires, Argentina, info@weplight.com.Flexible wood veneers in Ash color form this stylish shade. Light filters through each tier and emits a natural, warm glow. Bella Pendant Shade, designed by Marcelo Dabini and Nadia Corsaro, Weplight, Buenos Aires, Argentina, info@weplight.com.
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3/29The traditional spindle base and dark-stained wood give the Portuguese turned floor lamp an Old-World charm. John Richard, (T), NYC, 646-293-6668, johnrichard.com.The traditional spindle base and dark-stained wood give the Portuguese turned floor lamp an Old-World charm. John Richard, (T), NYC, 646-293-6668, johnrichard.com.
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4/29With a reclaimed teak wood center and natural linen fiber shade, this lamp becomes the perfect rustic accent piece. Driftwood table lamp, Ethan Allen, Norwalk, 203-846-9545, Stamford, 203-352-2888, ethanallen.com.With a reclaimed teak wood center and natural linen fiber shade, this lamp becomes the perfect rustic accent piece. Driftwood table lamp, Ethan Allen, Norwalk, 203-846-9545, Stamford, 203-352-2888, ethanallen.com.
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5/29This petit round wooden table light has a hand-worked surface with a weathered look and a sophisticated elemental shape. Copake table lamp, designed by Alan Wanzenberg, Remains Lighting, Greenwich, 203-629-1000, NYC, 212-675-8051, remains.com.This petit round wooden table light has a hand-worked surface with a weathered look and a sophisticated elemental shape. Copake table lamp, designed by Alan Wanzenberg, Remains Lighting, Greenwich, 203-629-1000, NYC, 212-675-8051, remains.com.
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6/29Urban Electric’s custom CHP circular lighting fixture has a blackened pewter finish with a translucent, antique glass mirror. Designed by Michael Amato, North Charleston, SC, 843-723-8140, urbanelectricco.com.Urban Electric’s custom CHP circular lighting fixture has a blackened pewter finish with a translucent, antique glass mirror. Designed by Michael Amato, North Charleston, SC, 843-723-8140, urbanelectricco.com.
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7/29Stunning strings of chainmail create a new, eclectic interpretation of the French Empire design. Restoration Hardware’s 19th Century French Empire Chainmail chandelier, Westport, 203-222-1027, Greenwich, 203-552-1040, restorationhardware.com.Stunning strings of chainmail create a new, eclectic interpretation of the French Empire design. Restoration Hardware’s 19th Century French Empire Chainmail chandelier, Westport, 203-222-1027, Greenwich, 203-552-1040, restorationhardware.com.
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8/29Solaria’s Bilbao Gold Leaf chandelier features eye-catching white discs and fluid curves. Wakefield Design Center (T), Stamford, 203-358-0818, wakefielddesigncenter.com.Solaria’s Bilbao Gold Leaf chandelier features eye-catching white discs and fluid curves. Wakefield Design Center (T), Stamford, 203-358-0818, wakefielddesigncenter.com.
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9/29The Safavieh floor lamp showcases three elegant glass balls fitted at the top of a metal stand. LIT4105A, Stamford, 203-327-4800, safavieh.com.The Safavieh floor lamp showcases three elegant glass balls fitted at the top of a metal stand. LIT4105A, Stamford, 203-327-4800, safavieh.com.
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10/29Corbett Lighting’s Vamp sconce dazzles brightly with an array of clear, blush and topaz crystals embedded in a curved, handcrafted iron frame. Available at Klaff’s, Westport, 203-227-9024, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com.Corbett Lighting’s Vamp sconce dazzles brightly with an array of clear, blush and topaz crystals embedded in a curved, handcrafted iron frame. Available at Klaff’s, Westport, 203-227-9024, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com.
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11/29Form follows function with this timeless classic for today’s modern interior. Lampe Gras Model 215L, designed by Bernard-Albin Gras, is a sleek, cast-steel framed floor lamp. Design Within Reach, Westport, 203-227-9707, Stamford, 203-614-0787, dwr.com.Form follows function with this timeless classic for today’s modern interior. Lampe Gras Model 215L, designed by Bernard-Albin Gras, is a sleek, cast-steel framed floor lamp. Design Within Reach, Westport, 203-227-9707, Stamford, 203-614-0787, dwr.com.
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12/29Inspired by the 1920s era of jazz, theater and glamour, the Torchere design uses three graduated sections of antique brass and silver. Grande Torchére, Bill Sofield Collection, Baker, Greenwich, 203-862-0655, bakerfurniture.com.Inspired by the 1920s era of jazz, theater and glamour, the Torchere design uses three graduated sections of antique brass and silver. Grande Torchére, Bill Sofield Collection, Baker, Greenwich, 203-862-0655, bakerfurniture.com.
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13/29Bows made of polished recycled aluminum create this mod Cindy pendant. Varaluz, available at Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-838-6799, klaffs.com, varaluz.com.Bows made of polished recycled aluminum create this mod Cindy pendant. Varaluz, available at Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-838-6799, klaffs.com, varaluz.com.
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14/29ApparatuS‘s Highwire pendant reflects the silhouette of French high-wire aerialist Philippe Petit against the Manhattan skyline. Room, Greenwich, 203-557-9066, roomonline.com.ApparatuS‘s Highwire pendant reflects the silhouette of French high-wire aerialist Philippe Petit against the Manhattan skyline. Room, Greenwich, 203-557-9066, roomonline.com.
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15/29Currey’s Fenwick pendant represents an Art Deco style with ornamental, geometric shapes in a French Black finish. Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-1596, lillianaugust.com.Currey’s Fenwick pendant represents an Art Deco style with ornamental, geometric shapes in a French Black finish. Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-1596, lillianaugust.com.
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16/29The solid brass wall sconce #8349 has a polished-nickel finish and round, pleated fabric shade. Decorative Crafts, (T), Greenwich, 203-531-1500, decorativecrafts.com.The solid brass wall sconce #8349 has a polished-nickel finish and round, pleated fabric shade. Decorative Crafts, (T), Greenwich, 203-531-1500, decorativecrafts.com.
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17/29With a vintage ship theme and natural brass finish, this wall sconce provides a nautical feel for any space. Grant Sconce, Ralph Lauren, Greenwich, 203-869-2054, ralphlaurenhome.com.With a vintage ship theme and natural brass finish, this wall sconce provides a nautical feel for any space. Grant Sconce, Ralph Lauren, Greenwich, 203-869-2054, ralphlaurenhome.com.
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18/29Astele’s Carrel pendant light features black square glass pieces in a cube shape. Available at Circa Antiques, Westport, 203-222-8642, circaantiques.com.Astele’s Carrel pendant light features black square glass pieces in a cube shape. Available at Circa Antiques, Westport, 203-222-8642, circaantiques.com.
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19/29As an example of extreme refinement, the Triptyques Apollo expresses the smooth, aquatic nature of crystal. St. Louis, NYC, 212-835-6448, saint-louis.com.As an example of extreme refinement, the Triptyques Apollo expresses the smooth, aquatic nature of crystal. St. Louis, NYC, 212-835-6448, saint-louis.com.
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20/29The Japanese washi paper and crystal chandelier radiates a luxurious glow, bestowing its light in a graceful choreography of rays and shadows. Sora Senritsu lantern, designed by Eriko Horiki, Baccarat, Greenwich, 203-618-0900, us.baccarat.com.The Japanese washi paper and crystal chandelier radiates a luxurious glow, bestowing its light in a graceful choreography of rays and shadows. Sora Senritsu lantern, designed by Eriko Horiki, Baccarat, Greenwich, 203-618-0900, us.baccarat.com.
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21/29With handcrafted crystals, this pendant captures the fleeting beauty of a glacier in its natural form. Glacier pendant, designed by David Wiseman, Fortuny, (T), NYC, 212-753-7153, fortuny.com.With handcrafted crystals, this pendant captures the fleeting beauty of a glacier in its natural form. Glacier pendant, designed by David Wiseman, Fortuny, (T), NYC, 212-753-7153, fortuny.com.
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22/29Tempered glass drops, illuminated by LED, stem from solid cast-bronze branches. Damselfly wall light, Ochre, NYC, 212-414-4332, ochre.net.Tempered glass drops, illuminated by LED, stem from solid cast-bronze branches. Damselfly wall light, Ochre, NYC, 212-414-4332, ochre.net.
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23/29An elegant 1960s chandelier showcases several off-white overlapping leaves, hand-fashioned to create a layered look. Murano Leaf chandelier, Montage, Westport, 203-349-5859, montagemodern.com.An elegant 1960s chandelier showcases several off-white overlapping leaves, hand-fashioned to create a layered look. Murano Leaf chandelier, Montage, Westport, 203-349-5859, montagemodern.com.
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24/29The exquisite Foglia floor lamp presents a unique draping of aluminum, rubber and vellum materials. Elizabeth Polish, Long Island City, NY, 718-383-3696, elizabethpolishdesign.com.The exquisite Foglia floor lamp presents a unique draping of aluminum, rubber and vellum materials. Elizabeth Polish, Long Island City, NY, 718-383-3696, elizabethpolishdesign.com.
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25/29Warren Muller’s diverse piece fuses recycled and salvaged items together, including brass instruments in this musically inspired Golden Note chandelier. Warren Muller, Philadelphia, PA, 215-627-5002, bahdeebahdu.com.Warren Muller’s diverse piece fuses recycled and salvaged items together, including brass instruments in this musically inspired Golden Note chandelier. Warren Muller, Philadelphia, PA, 215-627-5002, bahdeebahdu.com.
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26/29The elegantly curved lines in black patina and polished golden brown bronze form a bold, opulent creation. Lampadaire Volubile, designed by Herve Van der Straeten, Ralph Pucci (T), NYC, 212-633-0452, ralphpucci.net.The elegantly curved lines in black patina and polished golden brown bronze form a bold, opulent creation. Lampadaire Volubile, designed by Herve Van der Straeten, Ralph Pucci (T), NYC, 212-633-0452, ralphpucci.net.
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27/29A string of delicate and airy luminous glass globe clusters decorate the Bubble chandelier. Pelle, Brooklyn, NY, 718-243-1840, pelledesigns.com.A string of delicate and airy luminous glass globe clusters decorate the Bubble chandelier. Pelle, Brooklyn, NY, 718-243-1840, pelledesigns.com.
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28/29In a modern, industrial design, powder-coated aluminum surrounds this opal glass cylinder floor lamp. N1R, David Nosanchuk, NYC, 212-481-8144, nosanchuk.com.In a modern, industrial design, powder-coated aluminum surrounds this opal glass cylinder floor lamp. N1R, David Nosanchuk, NYC, 212-481-8144, nosanchuk.com.
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29/29With its contemporary shape and silk draping, the Mino light screen, designed by Ayala Serfaty with Benad Dar, adds an elegant expression to lighting. Aqua Creations (T), NYDC, 212-219-9922, aquagallery.com.With its contemporary shape and silk draping, the Mino light screen, designed by Ayala Serfaty with Benad Dar, adds an elegant expression to lighting. Aqua Creations (T), NYDC, 212-219-9922, aquagallery.com.
This article appears in the March 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).