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At David Village Lighting we work with a wide range of brands from across the globe and here in the United Kingdom.

We take great care in choosing each one to ensure the designs are to the highest quality.

July’s edition of Elle Decoration looks at global brands and features some of the absolute best from the design world.

We’ve put together just a handful of the global brands we work with and that were featured in the Elle Decoration special.

Italy – Flos

One of our most loved and popular brand is Italian lighting design company, Flos. Founded in the 1960’s Flos has grown into one of the world leading lighting brands forever bring out new designs using the latest technology. Featured in Elle Decoration this month the Flos Copycat table is comprised of an blown opal glass diffuser and an attached aluminium sphere machined from solid and then gold-coated with 24K gold.

Click here to view the whole Flos range!

Demark – Gubi

Founded more than 40 years ago Gubi is a design company dedicated to celebrating luxury designs that combines the past and present.  Their core philosophy is to create timeless designs which are beautiful yet usable.

One of Gubi’s most iconic designs is the unique Semi Pendant. Based on two quarter-circles put together back to back its shape creates a diffused light ideal for over a dinning or kitchen surface.

Click here to view the whole Gubi range!

Canada and Germany– Bocci

Based in Vancover and Berlin, Bocci is one of our most popular and stunning lighting collections.  The company launched with one light design, the ‘14’ series. The collection became an instant classic and still remains their bestseller. Over the years they have added to their collection sculptural lighting which is developed, engineered and fabricated in-house. The 28 series featured above is another of Bocci’s bestsellers and is a result from an innovative fabrication process that manipulates both the temperature and the direction of air flow into blown glass. The result is a slightly distorted sphere with an interior of satellite shapes, including an opaque milk glass diffuser.

Click here to view the whole Bocci collection!

Spain – Marset

Spanish brand Marset is more than lamps, their designs are to create atmosphere, add character and improve quality of life for their customers.

The family business focuses on its authentic feel and the simplicity in their designs. Beginning in the 1940s Marset has with now decades of experience become a global company.

The Marset Soho is presented as a statement piece ideal for over table, bar areas or with several outdoor models available, illuminating porches and gardens.

Click here to view the whole Marset collection!

United Kingdom – Tom Dixon

Based in London Tom Dixon has created global success from its functional and industrial designs. Established in 2002 Tom Dixon puts a strong emphasis on quality and creating extraordinary objects. One of Tom Dixon’s most well known design is the Beat Collection. Designed in 2004 its interior bears the beaten marks of its making; braised and beaten by hand. Each piece is unique and a testament to a time-consuming and centuries old process; it can take up to 4 days to make one light.

Click here to view the whole Tom Dixon collection!

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Quality, tradition and innovation, like Panzeri we at David Village Lighting share these same core values and boast a wealth of experience. We are dedicated to finding the most suitable lighting solutions for our customers, tailored to their needs, style and budget for almost anywhere in the world.

Panzeri dedicates a lot of attention to the finer details, resulting in high quality products formed from raw materials and traditional processes.



Panzeri is named after the founder, Carlo Panzeri who started out in the lighting sector in 1945 by opening a mechanical workshop. From there the company began designing and manufacturing quality lighting components for other brands, then later on complete lighting fixtures under their name Panzeri Carlo srl.

In 2011 after many years of developing their techniques and sourcing quality materials, Panzeri created a focused department dedicated to LED technology.

Now, Panzeri celebrates their 70^th anniversary and boast a wide variety of stunning contemporary lighting, popular with interior designers, architects and homeowners. We welcome Panzeri to our collection of reputable lighting and furniture brands, we think our customers will fall in love with the Italian craftsmanship and unique designs.

Browse Panzeri’s best selling collections…

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David Village Lighting introduces

David Village Lighting loves adding new brands to our extensive and high quality collection. We’ve chosen Normann Copenhagen because it has a wide selection of modern designs to suit both commercial projects and private homes.

Established in 1999 by Jan Andersen and Poul Madsen, the Normann Copenhagen brand encompasses a large and continuously growing collection of furniture, lighting, textiles and home accessories.

The first product launched by Normann Copenhagen was the iconic Norm 69 self assembly lamp. Since then they have expanded their collection on a mission to create original, bold and eye-catching products that withstand the test of time.

Norman Copenhagen is now sold in more than 80 countries throughout the world and has collected more than 80 design awards.

"We believe design can be a part of improving human quality of life by making people happier. Great design made of quality materials, and manufactured in an environmentally responsible way.

We build our expertise on a strong heritage of great craftsmanship and we use materials in new and innovative ways to make high quality designs that will last for generations. 

Normann Copenhagen takes responsibility by making long-lasting products manufactured in a responsible and environmentally-friendly way as well as taking social responsibility through a strong commitment to cultural and charity projects.”

Jan Andersen & Poul Madsen Founders of Normann Copenhagen

Click here to view Normann Copenhagen online!

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Black, Blue and Smoke

As a family business here at David Village Lighting we are always excited about new lighting families, especially when the latest colour trends are incorporated.

Tom Dixon are right up to the minute with their latest collections.

Expanding on some of their best selling ranges, they have introduced three new colour ways; black, blue and smoke.

Inspired by the 60s theme that brought the Mirror Ball into existence, the crisp, vivid blue finish was taken from the pop art movement and their unapologetic use of colour.  

Collections Bell and Copper are now available in this dynamic and refreshing new finish. Chosen because of their futuristic design the bold blue compliments the iconic silhouettes perfectly.

Glossy black is often a designer’s favourite finish; it’s sleek, modern and can fits easily into a variation of interior styles.

Popularly used in Japanese furniture design and Bauhaus interiors, the glossy black Bell table is an easy way of adding a stylish feature into your home.

To compliment the existing collection of Melt pendant lights, a new smoke colour has been added to the gold, copper and chrome finishes.

The moody yet stylish smokey finish is an increasingly popular choice for contemporary homes. As smoke is not quite as harsh or dark as black, it’s a more versatile feature which adds an edgy style.

Click here to view the whole Tom Dixon range!

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Last month we told you all about our new office development and we’re back with some exciting updates on the big move.

Over the last month it’s been all systems go and we now have all interior walls up and ready for the first fix to begin. Below are some photos of what we have been up to over the past month.

The start of our warehouse mezzanine

The stairs and banisters going into place

The showroom gutted and ready for the walls to be insulated and plastered

The office walls going up

The staff area taking shape

Giving the exterior a little TLC

Keep your eyes peeled on our blog and across our social platforms and we keep you up to date on the big move!

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New DCWeditions online

It’s almost been two years since we began working with DCWeditions and our initial thoughts about the quality and design of their products has been confirmed. We have been delighted with their range and professional attitude.

We have recently added some new DCW collections online which bring a modern touch to their nostalgic designs.

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun was first designed in 1970 by French architect, Bertrand Balas. The lamps name was inspired by a song by the icons of pop culture at the time, The Beatles. The design at first glance is like any other but when on it gives out a magical glow.

Here comes the sun is available in a range of sizes and looks beautiful hung alone or in a cluster to create a statement piece.

Click here to view the Here Comes the Sun collection!

In the Sun

The In The Sun Collection was designed to pay homage to the Sun King, Louis XIV of France. Designed by Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost the family radiates hues of gold and silver and cast soft shadows of light.

Whether wall-mounted, as a ceiling lamp or hanging, the result is consistently magical.

Click here to view the In the Sun collection!

In the Tube

The In The Tube collection adds a softer more decorative tube light to DCW. Designed again by Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot‑Prévost the collections objective was to be timeless, durable and of high-performance. The family is available in several lengths, diameters and colours.

Click here to view the In the Tube collection!

Biny

The Biny collection was designed in 1957 by Jacques Biny and still today remains resolutely modern. He was a thorough man who never stopped in his quest to improve how homes where lit.

Functionality was key and he incorporated blinds into the Biny table lamp in order to direct the light onto a surface where needed.

Click here to view the Biny collection!

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New Vibia Collections

Last month we told you all about the new Vibia Guise collection and we are thrilled to share that it is now available along with 2 other brand new families and an addition to the North family.

We have been working with Vibia for many years and in that time we have seen the most beautiful design pieces released by them.

The 3 new collections are all families which all work well placed on their own or together in a space.

Guise

The new Guise collection includes two wall versions and both horizontal and vertical pendants. The versatility of the collection allows for it to be placed over a dinning table, in a sitting room, used as office lighting and areas where a cluster of lights is needed. Designer Stefan Diez worked with Vibia to develop a collection which explored the ability of glass. The collection joins together technique and tradition with the latest technology.

Guise uncovers a new potential for LED technology with the light source invisible, emanating directly from the material. When off its transparency makes it almost disappear and when on it gives a fluid, luminous presence.

Click here to view the Guise collection!

Musa

The new Musa family is designed by Note Design Studio based in Sweden. The Musa design is one of organic qualities and function. The delicate and elegantly designed collection includes a table, a wall and a portable version. 

The simple design creates a hint of light emitted by the small hand blown opal glass sphere which expands over the space which surrounds it.

The portable version has its own battery which can last up to 18 hours and has a push dimmer on the base making it perfect for adding a glow to a summer evening.

Click here to view the Musa collection!

Palma

Desginer Antoni Arola considers Palma as if it were a landscape project that will be transformed over time. The inspiration was to create ambience within an interior setting with a luminous hanging garden.

The design introduces planting which is normally associated with the outdoors to an indoor setting. The collection includes a range of pendant and wall versions both with horizontal and vertical designs. In the family there are versions which have both the blown opal glass globe and the pot for a hanging plant and ones which have just the individual glass globe.

Palma has a warm dimmable integrated LED filleted by the 2 half glass spheres which are joined together by an aluminium ring in either graphite or white.

Click here to view the Palma collection!

North

The new addition to the North collection is a floor lamp which is suspended from the ceiling using an almost invisible steel cable. The light has a counterweight placed on the ground which guides the electrical cable and allows the stem and shade to be placed wherever required.

The North family is an Arik Levy design and is elegant, varied and very adaptable. The new version adds to the family a floor light that luminously covers but does not invade the surrounding space.

Click here to view the North collection!

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 Winter is over and it’s the perfect time to add some colour into your home. The theme for this month’s Elle Decoration is Spring Greens and we are loving it.

Spring means longer, lighter nights and the chance to get home and throw open the windows to let the fresh air in.

At David Village Lighting we love to keep up to date with all the latest trends and what’s hot in the latest interior magazines.

One of our favourite is Elle Decoration and it is great to see so many of the brands we work with featured in every issue. In this month edition there is a great range of styles and below is some inspiration for adding green and into your home this spring.

1. Kartell Generic A    2. Louis Poulsen AJ

3. Anglepoise Type 75 Margaret Howell    4. Louis Poulsen PH5

June’s edition of Elle Decoration also features many other products from the designer brands we work with which are featured below.

1. &Tradition Light Forest   2. Flos Rosy Angelis   3. DCW Edition In The Tube

4. DCW Editions Mantis   5. Brokis Mona 

6. DCW Edition Lampe Gras Nº205  7. Flos Captain Flint

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New additions to the Orsjo Streck family

At David Village Lighting we love families of lights and we are excited to share that Swedish based design company, Orsjo have expanded their popular Streck family to now include pendant and wall versions. The new additions join the family which already include a table and floor version.

We think the family looks great when used together and helps to create a theme in any room. The floor version is one of our favourites and is great for beside a sofa for reading.

The sleek and elegant Streck design combines powder coated metal components with brushed brass joints. The collection features a warm glowing light both beautiful and environmentally friendly.

“Part of the way I work is very involved in how we look at things – as if we are always on a visit to a museum. Streck is the result of this – the essence of a particular type of fitting I have always loved. With just a few, very carefully selected lines, the Streck family has been given a long life.”

Designer of Streck Joel Karlsson

Click here to view the Orsjo Streck collection!

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Spring has truly sprung and it’s the perfect time to add a pop of colour into your home, ready for summer.

At David Village Lighting we pride ourselves on staying up to date with all the latest trends and one of our favourites this spring is the timeless shade, yellow. Whether you are wanting to completely renovate a room or just add a few new pieces, yellow is a great colour to add some sunshine to your space and brighten your mood.

Below we have some great ideas on how to add the bold colour into your interior.

Furniture and Accessories

1. Kartell Masters    2. Muuto Around    3. Muuto Restore

Outdoor Lighting

1. Anglepoise Original 1227 Giant    2. Marset Santorini

Indoor Lighting

1. Zero Silo    2. Kartell FLY    3. Louis Poulsen Mini Panthella

4. Fontana Arte Blom  5. Angelpoise Type 75 Margaret Howell

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The latest releases from Lee Broom

It’s that time of year again for the annual pilgrimage to the Milan Salone Del Mobile to see the latest in Lighting and Furniture design.

David Village Lighting always visits the show to ensure we have the best products available for our customers to choose from.

It’s an extremely busy and hot occasion, along with many showroom events in the city, and this year seemed the busiest to date.

It was great to see so many people interested in well designed products.

Lee Broom is one of the up and coming brands which we feel is both exciting and current so it is with pleasure that we present two of their new collections launched in Milan, which are now available from David Village Lighting.

The new collections are inspired by vertical and horizontal spaces, spherical forms and the refraction and reflection of light.

The Eclipse range includes a pendant, a chandelier, a table lamp and a surface light.

The simple design features a mirror-polished chrome disc and an acrylic disc which interact creating a mirroring illusion. The Eclipse range works well when placed on its own or featured together.

Click here to view the Eclipse range!

The Orion range includes two pendant styles; one with the LED inside the tube and one with the LED inside the Globe. These connect and expand horizontally and vertically to create bespoke features, perfect for creating a statement.

Click here to view the Orion range!

Click here to view the Lee Broom collection!

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We are super excited to announce WE ARE MOVING!!

Elevation drawing

 Over the past couple of months we have been drawing up ideas and putting in planning permission for the OldCinemaBuilding on Ashgate Road in Broomhill, Sheffield. The plans have now been finalised and the renovation has begun.

 The new building is three times the size of our current West Street home of 16 years and we have some exciting plans for all the extra space.

Below is what we have been up to in the last month as we begin to clean it up and take down some existing walls to open up the space.

Exterior of the building

Our new office space

One half of our new warehouse space

The back area to our new showroom

The front area of our new showroom

The new entrance area

The new office space tidied up ready for interior walls to be built

The first wall going down to open up our showroom area

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We know it can be hard to add colour into your interior but we have three easy ways to add the Pantone colour of the year, Ultra Violet, into your home. During our three decades of trading a brand that we have always loved for their use of colour is Kartell. Below we show you some of our favourite ultra violet pieces from the Italian brand.

Furniture

An easy way to add a pop of colour to your interior is with furniture. Chairs are a great way to set the tone of a room. The Kartell La Marie chair is a versatile piece suiting dinning areas, dressing rooms and home or office desks.

1. Mr impossible   2. La Marie   3. Lou Lou Ghost    4. Thalya

Lighting

Another great way to add Violet into your interior is through the lighting and in particular by using a focus pendant. Using a coloured pendant in a room brightens the space and instantly makes the room feel more inviting.  The Kartell Bloom suspension in lavender is perfect for adding a colourful hue to any room and also adds a little sparkle.

1. Battery     2. Easy      3. Bloom

Accessories

Last but not least are accessories, a quick and easy way to instantly brighten up your space. The Kartell François Ghost mirror is great for any room where just a little colour is needed, making a simple accessory a statement piece.

1. Sottsass Colonna  2. Componibili  3. Sottsass Calice  4. François Ghost

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Artemide Yanzi Collection

The Artemide Yanzi collection which was launched at Euroluce during Milan design week is now available online.

Yanzi’s design is a mix of tradition and innovation. Chinese design studio Neri&Hu designed the collection inspired by the shapes of birds with the balancing structure their branches.

The lightweight collection has swallows with brushed brass bodies and white glass spheres which enclose the light as their heads, resembling a bird ready for flight.

Yanzi features a table, floor and two suspension versions all beautiful and unique.

After over 30 years of working with Artemide this is one of their most beautiful designs we have worked with, perfect for adding an elegant piece to any space.

Click here to view the Yanzi collection!

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Light Years – New Caravaggio finishes

Since the release of the Light Years Caravaggio pendant in 2005 it has been used in residential and commercial properties across the globe and become a design icon.

We have been working with Light Years since the release and have watched it become the icon it is today.

This Spring Light Years have released the Caravaggio in four new beautiful earthy hues; Archipelago Stone, Warm Silk, Dark Sienna and Dark Ultramarine. The new tones add depths and detail yet stay true to the classic shape of the renowned Cecilie Manz design.

The new finishes are available in P1, P2 and P3. The Dark Ultramarine and Dark Sienna cords are stone grey and the mountings are dark matt chrome, while the Archipelago Stone and Warm Silk cords are stone grey with and matt chrome mounting.

The Caravaggio gives out a concentrated downwards light whilst also illuminating the cable through the opening of the pendant.

Archipelago Stone

Archipelago stone is a reinterpretation of the grey hues from different stones and pebbles. It is warmer than the original Caravaggio grey yet looks cooler in its appearance.

Warm Silk

This warm, delicate soft toned silk finish of the Caravaggio enhances the silhouette of the famous shape in an understated manner.

Dark Sienna

The Dark sienna is a deep earthy red. The matt gloss finish borders on the colour of cocoa powder giving an intense yet warm feel, perfect for darker interiors.

Dark Ultramarine

The Dark Ultramarine finish is on the verge of being black yet with a bluish hue. During the Renaissance, ultramarine was the finest and most expensive blue pigment used by painters. The shade has a beautiful crisp matt finish and works great both in daylight and darkness.

Click here to view the Caravaggio collection!

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Products shown, left to right!

Flos Tatou Floor  -  Light Years Caravaggio Pendant  -  Anglepoise Original 1227 Desk 

Lamp  -  Brokis Knot Small Pendant -  Louis Poulsen YUH Floor

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New in from Northern

Recently Northern have released three brand new and exciting designs. Below is a little bit about each of them and how we think best to incorporate them into your home.

Fold

The new Fold pendant is a spectacular design which is structured from crisp folds that brings Japanese origami to mind.

The shade is made from wool fabric which has been laminated and is supported by an inner structure which helps hold the shape.

In addition the wool has acoustic properties that dampen ambient sound and absorb noise. From its position below the shade the lamp illuminates the patterns in the fabric and casts a downwards light.

The shade can be titled to one to help direct the light, perfect for example in a study where you may want a more directed light.

Click here to view Fold!

Blush

The new Blush wall light from Northern both lights up a room yet shies away from the spotlight. Blush’s shape is subtle with the details discreet.

Blush’s soft, flexible arm makes it easy to angle the shade and create a directional light, perfect for beside a bed for reading.

The light intensity can be lowered using the dimmer switch on the wall brakcet. Blush is available in either black or pink each giving a different impression.

Click here to view Blush!

Balancer

Balancer is the new showstopper floor lamp from Northern. Expertly crafted from black powder coated steel, Balancer offers a stunning combination of light, geometry and style.

The floor lights clean lines make the style unique and the heavy cylinder base anchors the structure firmly to the floor.

With a turn of a swivel key, the shade levers upwards or pivots downwards.  The light can be dimmed allowing Balancer to be both direct and diffused.

Balancer is great for in a study or living space where you need a more directional light.

Click here to view Balancer!

Click here to view the whole Northern collection!

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New Brokis Knot Small

Recently at the Maison & Objet Paris Fair Brokis presented the new Knot Small. The new addition to the Brokis family suits smaller interiors with lower ceilings. 

The original Knot collection was designed by Italian duo Chiaramonte Marin in 2016.

Back in October of last year we were invited by Brokis to visit the Janštejn Glassworks in the Czech Republic. Whilst there we got to see first hand the amazing glass blowing process and the time and attention that goes into every Knot.

The mouth-blown glass collection is available in four shapes and finishes with a natural fibrous cord. The LED light source is housed in the top hood which is available in four metallic finishes.

Click here to view the new Brokis Knot Small!

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New brand – Terence Woodgate

We are excited to announce our latest brand online, Terence Woodgate. Founded in 2014 the lighting brand calls on 25 years of lighting design experience from it owner and founder Terence Woodgate.

The companies aim is to create exceptional products by designing beautiful, ultra-efficient lighting. Their products are specifically designed for high-performance, low energy LEDs to significantly reduce their energy consumption.

“I have always been considered obsessive in the way I design; now I have the opportunity to influence every single aspect of the final product right down to the instructions and the box. It is simply fuelled by a desire to make the whole experience more pertinent and beautiful.”

Terence Woodgate

Click here to view the Terence Woodgate collection!

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Product Focus - &Tradition Blown Pendant

Blown pendant was Samuel Wilkinson’s first lamp for &tradition and was released in 2013.

The mouth-blown glass pendant has a quilted pattern and comes in two versions: translucent with a silver lustre and sandblasted white.

The pendant was created to explore reflections, distortions and refractions of a light source when surrounded by patterned glass.

Wilkinson looked for inspiration in seeds and berries in particular raspberries for the quilted texture.

Blown makes a great statement piece but works equally as well in cluster. The two versions cater to a range of interiors, with the sandblasted version providing a subtle, sophisticated glow, while the translucent version transforms the space with the intricate textures and patterning.

“Like with any project, you start with an idea, and then you start looking at the world through a sort of filter. I’ve looked at antique ceramics, old glass pieces, lenses from very old lamps, lighthouses, even a mirrored bottle, just to see the way the light comes off it.”

Samuel Wilkinson

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It's COMPETITION TIME and we are giving away an Angelpoise Type 75 Margaret Howell Desk Lamp in Saxon Blue.

You can enter the competition by heading over to either our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Elle Decoration April 2018 – Top Six

April’s Elle Decoration decorating special is full of inspiration with how to transform your home with colour, pattern and texture.

Below we’ve picked out our top 6 favourite suspension, table and floor designs featured in this months issue to inspire you to get decorating.

Suspension

1. Bocci 28 series    2. &Tradition Formakami   3. Light Years Caravaggio

4. Muuto E27  5. Gubi Satellite  6. Flos Zeppelin

Table

1. Brokis Muffin   2. Hay Cloche   3. Flos Tatou

4. Hay Pion   5. Louis Poulsen Mini Panthella   6. Muuto Leaf

Floor

1.  Flos IC   2. Flos Toio   3. Foscarini Twiggy

4. Tom Dixon Beat   5. Louis Poulsen YUH  6. Santa & Cole Tripode

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New Vibia Guise Collection

Vibia have teamed up with German designer Stefan Diez for one of their latest collections, Guise. 

The collection includes a series of glass lamps which feature glowing etched patterns and edges. Diez worked with Vibia to develop a lighting collection which explored the ability of glass. He began by testing different materials such as paper and PVC. Diez found glass to be the most reflective material to use. 

Each of the lamps feature a strip of concealed LEDs that shine through the glass catching the edges and the patterns etched into it. Despite the collection not yet released it has already been chosen as a recipient of the 2018 German Design Awards.

The collection is expected to be released in April and will include wall and suspension versions. Keep an eye on our social media for more about the release or click here to view the Vibia range!

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Celebrating 100 years of Achille Castiglioni

This year marks the centenary of the birth of Achille Castiglioni. The iconic designer was born in 1918 in Lombardy, Milan.

He began studying classics at the Liceo Classico Parini in Milan later moving to study The Arts at the Liceo artistico di Brera. After the second world Achille Castiglioni studied and graduated from the Politecnico and joined his brothers architectural design practise. In 1952 Castiglioni left the practise and worked with Pier Giacomo until Piers death when he decided he would work alone.

Achille Castiglioni went on to create timeless designs for both the lighting and interior industry. Featured below are a handful of the beautiful designs by Achille Castiglioni for Flos.

Flos Arco

Flos Snoopy

Flos Parentesi

Flos Taccia

Click here to view more by Achille Castiglioni and here to view the whole Flos collection!

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Moooi Stockholm Showroom

Recently we travelled to Stockholm to visit the Stockholm Furniture and Lighting Fair. Whilst there it was the perfect opportunity to go and look at the brand new Moooi showroom on the picturesque banks of the Riddarfjärden. 

The beautiful Moooi showroom is set across 3 floors, cover 150 square metres and serves as a useful, inspirational tool for architects and designers in Scandinavia.

Whilst at the showroom we had the chance to look at Moooi’s latest designs and discuss what new collections they have lined up for the year. 

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RIBA Directory

We were recently featured in The Royal Institute of British Architects - The List 18.

The highly renowned directory includes award winning projects from across the UK and an index list of RIBA’s charted architect and practises.

They featured Artemis Barn, a project we worked on with architects, Chiles Evans and Care. We worked together to create a lighting scheme which accentuated the barns high ceilings and created a light comforting feel.

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Product Focus – Artemide Unterlinden Suspension

The Unterlinden suspension by Artemide was designed in 2014 by Herzog & De Meuron.

The suspension was originally designed for museum lighting and combines the aesthetic charm of an old-time object with modern technology and engineering. 

The suspension has an integrated LED which provides a downwards light. Unterlinden is available in aluminium or antique brass and comes with a technopolymer ceiling rose.

The Unterlinden family is soon to grow with the release of the Unterlinden table. Keep an eye on our blog for all you need to know.

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New Moooi Meshmatics Chandelier 

Moooi have recently released their latest Chandelier, Meshmatics. The Chandelier is designed by Rick Tegelaar, a product design graduate from ArtEZ Institute of the Arts in The Netherlands.

The Meshmatics Chandelier is made from wire netting which has been stretched to form a thin and flexible material which then creates the three layers.

The clever wire mesh structure reflects and diffuses the integrated LED light and contributes to keeping the light source cool by absorbing some of it heat.

The playful light cascades down the chandeliers frame creating a beautiful simmering reflection and casts an elaborate net of shadows onto the ceiling.

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New releases from Gubi

B-4 Table

Gubi’s new B-4 table light was originally designed in 1945 by Greta M. Grossman. The table bears her whimsical and powerful signature style with playful angles and geometric elements. The colourful moveable visors allow light to diffuse softly out and fit in effortlessly into almost any environment.

The silhouette of the B-4 table light resembles some of Greta M. Grossman’s most iconic architectural work especially her houses in Southern California which were perched high up on stilts. The table is available is 4 finishes; French Blue, Black/White, Chianti Red and Italian Green.

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Gravity Collection

The new Gravity Collection is designed by Space Copenhagen and includes two table lamps and a floor lamp.

The Gravity collection gives an ambient and subtle light and has a dimmer switch on the product enabling you to create different moods and expressions in different spaces.

The Gravity Collection is available with three different bases; grey marble, black marble or blackened steel and with either a white or canvas shade.

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