Lighten up with our lighting guide with all things bright

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Solaria’s Bilbao Gold Leaf chandelier features eye-catching white discs and fluid curves. Wakefield Design Center (T), Stamford, 203-358-0818, wakefielddesigncenter.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.

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.

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.

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.

Bows made of polished recycled aluminum create this mod Cindy pendant. Varaluz, available at Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-838-6799, klaffs.com, varaluz.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.

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.

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.

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.

Astele’s Carrel pendant light features black square glass pieces in a cube shape. Available at Circa Antiques, Westport, 203-222-8642, circaantiques.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.

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.

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.

Tempered glass drops, illuminated by LED, stem from solid cast-bronze branches. Damselfly wall light, Ochre, NYC, 212-414-4332, ochre.net.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A string of delicate and airy luminous glass globe clusters decorate the Bubble chandelier. Pelle, Brooklyn, NY, 718-243-1840, pelledesigns.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.

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.