The VILLAGE BLOG

Ernesto Gismondi 1931 - 2020

Ernesto Gismondi 25.12.1931 - 31.12.2020A true design icon is now sorely missed as we learn of the death of Artemide founder, Ernesto Gismandi, who passed away aged 89 on the 31st December 2020. Here, we pay tribute to his contributions to the design industry.Gaining both a degree in Aerona ... Read More

Introducing Kartell Matt Colours

Introducing Kartell Matt ColoursKartell have added two brand new matt finishes, matt white and matt black, to some of their lighting and furniture collections available on our website! The new finishes act to update and reform established ranges from the Kartell brand, bringing a new aspect to t ... Read More

Our Top Outdoor Lighting & Furniture Picks

Our Top Outdoor Lighting & Furniture PicksSo far, the year 2020 has been an interesting one to say the least, and whilst we are all still maintaining social distancing here in the UK, we’re spending more time than ever outdoors with our families and friends. With many wonderful pieces of o ... Read More

Studio Italia Design rebrand to become Lodes

Studio Italia Design rebrand to become LodesLodes is an Italian brand that specialises in designer and luxury lighting. We started a partnership with them this year, as we adore the remarkable lights they make, being a true testament to Italian design. Their primary work with glass and how they ... Read More

Our top 5 portable lamps

Our top 5 portable lamps!Portable lamps are the ideal lighting companion for any time of the year, a personal light which gives a little more illumination exactly where you need it. When we are again blessed with some warm and sunny weather, this is where portable lamps can come in handy! Being ... Read More

Desk Lamps: our 'Working From Home' edit

Desk Lamps: our 'Working From Home' editLike many people right now, the David Village Lighting Team have found ourselves working from home for the first time. When the government announced that we should all work from home where possible, we grabbed the essentials from our desks in the office an ... Read More

New AJ Limited Edition Colours and Products by Louis Poulsen: A Celebration of the SAS Hotel

New AJ Limited Edition Colours and Products by Louis Poulsen: A Celebration of the SAS Hotel 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, now known as the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Copenhagen. The architectural accomplishment was designed top to bottom by the iconic Arn ... Read More

NORR11 - New to David Village Lighting

NORR11 - New to David Village Lighting The exciting and contemporary Danish brand NORR11 is now a part of the David Village Lighting family, with their lighting products available to purchase online! Founded in 2011, NORR11 was built on the principle of using traditional Scandinavian design ... Read More

Kartell AI Chair: a chair for a new generation

A chair for a new generation: the Kartell AI ChairNow available at David Village Lighting – the newly released AI chair by Kartell. Through a collaboration with their long-time designer and icon Philippe Starck and the renowned software and engineering company Autodesk, Kartell have officially ... Read More

Pantone Classic Blue colour of the year 2020

Newly announced Pantone colour of the year 2020:As we approach the start of a new year, iconic colour brand Pantone releases their colour of the year for 2020: Classic blue. Pantone was inspired by calm skies and tranquil seas to evoke a sense of peace and reassurance for the beginning of a new ... Read More

David Village Lighting’s Christmas Gift Guide

David Village Lighting’s Christmas Gift GuideChristmas is fast approaching with only 2 weeks left to get the perfect gift for your loved ones! But do not fear… David Village Lighting has a wide range of lamps and accessories in stock and ready for quick delivery. Please take a look at our ha ... Read More

Limited Edition Christmas Promotion from Flos

Limited Edition Christmas promotion from Flos, Italy That’s right, that time of year is approaching once again! To celebrate the Christmas season, Flos have collaborated with Italian illustrator Simone Massoni to create two unique cotton bags! Two reusable designs: tote or drawstring, ... Read More

Vitra and Isamu Noguchi’s Akari Lighting

Vitra & Isamu Noguchi's Akari Lighting Light sculptures, as Noguchi refers to them, are the stunning lighting designs by Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. The Artist named his lighting collection Akari, meaning ‘light’, characterised by the weightless luminosity of the pap ... Read More

Two design icons celebrate their 50th Anniversary

Two design icons celebrate their 50th Anniversary. This year, Danish designer lighting and furniture brand, Verpan celebrate the 50th anniversary of two iconic lighting designs: the VP Globe and Spiral collections. Verner Panton is the creative mind behind both collections. Originally designed ... Read More

Lighting Report - Shining a Light on Home Improvements

Lighting Report - Shining a Light on Home Improvements At David Village Lighting we often hear from customers about the difference a well-lit room can make to their family’s happiness in the home. With the nights starting to draw in and shorter days ahead, we wanted to lift the lid o ... Read More

Prepare for Autumn

Prepare for autumn: Our favourite lights & furnishings for the cooler season. The leaves are starting to fall; the days are getting shorter and darker, which can only mean one thing: Autumn. As we welcome a new season, our sights turn to making our homes light, cosy and warm. Take a look ... Read More

Inspired by Flora: The Bouquet by Le Klint

Inspired by Flora: The Bouquet by Le Klint Fast becoming one of the office favourites at David Village Lighting HQ is the new pendant collection by Le Klint: The Bouquet. The design’s playful and organic form has really piqued our interest. So much so, we’ll soon be displaying th ... Read More

David Village Lighting visit Muuto’s showroom in Copenhagen, Denmark

Beautiful New Lighting at Muuto HQ in Copenhagen We were very excited to be invited to visit Danish brand Muuto’s Copenhagen HQ in August for an exclusive preview of their new products for Autumn 2019. Here we take a look at the new Muuto products that the DVL team saw in Muuto’s HQ ... Read More

BROKISGLASS Products: An Update

BROKISGLASS Products: An update Back in May 2019, we were given a preview of Czech brand Brokis’ eco-friendly new project - BROKISGLASS. BROKISGLASS has been years in the making, the aim being to create a beautiful material as a bi-product from all the waste glass the company inevitably p ... Read More

Porcelain and Light: Behind Santa & Cole’s Cirio collection

Porcelain and Light: Behind Santa & Cole’s Cirio collection Cirio was created in 2010 by Spanish designer Antoni Arola for Santa and Cole; here we take a look at how the brand’s most versatile collection came to be. The designer Antoni Arola has designed for high-end ligh ... Read More

Four new lights from Moooi: Meshmatics Small, Plant Chandelier, Iconic Eyes and The Party

Four new lights from Moooi: Meshmatics Small, Plant Chandelier, Iconic Eyes and The Party We have been stockists of Moooi lighting for over 10 years and we love the Dutch designer brand’s truly one of a kind aesthetic and creative ways of making everyday items extraordinary. Moooi ... Read More

Our 10 Favourite Outdoor Lighting: Summer 2019

Our 10 best outdoor lights for summer 2019 As the warmer weather finally comes around, we begin to focus more on our outside spaces for summer. Lighting is an important part of styling your exterior, whether it’s for functional uses, socialising or relaxation. From decorative floor l ... Read More

Warm Nordic - New to David Village Lighting

Warm Nordic - New to David Village Lighting David Village Lighting is pleased to welcome a new brand, Warm Nordic, to our portfolio of highly sought-after designer lighting brands.Warm Nordic was the inspired project of Frantz Longhi, entrepreneur and avid enthusiast of 1950/60’s iconi ... Read More

BROKISGLASS: eco-friendly lighting and furniture

BROKISGLASS: eco-friendly lighting and furniture. Based in the Czech Republic, Brokis are manufacturers of stunning glass lighting features to illuminate domestic and commercial spaces.David Village Lighting has had the pleasure of retailing Brokis for a couple of years and it has fast ... Read More

Muuto Beam: An Award Winner

Muuto Beam: An award winner David Village Lighting are always keen to stay up to date with the latest designs worthy of accolade.  Here we explore the inspiration behind one such design by one of our Scandinavian brands, Muuto. Beam Table Lamp was designed by Tom Chung for Danish bra ... Read More

Now available at David Village Lighting: New designs and cutting edge technology from Tom Dixon

Now available at David Village Lighting: New exciting designs and cutting edge technology from Tom Dixon. Last month, the team at David Village Lighting explored exciting new exhibits at the Stockholm Furniture & Lighting Fair (a fantastic annual event showcasing the latest creations and de ... Read More

Design icons: Poul Henningsen's PH lights

Design icons: Louis Poulsen PH lights  David Village Lighting introduces Louis Poulsen’s stunning new finishes in the PH range. PH5 and PH Artichoke are amongst Henningsen’s most renowned designs for Louis Poulsen. To commemorate 125 years since the designer’s birth ... Read More

David Village Lighting presents 3 Iconic Muuto Designs

David Village Lighting presents 3 Iconic Muuto Designs At our new showroom in Sheffield, we’re pleased to be able to showcase Muuto’s stylish and highly versatile lighting range including three of their most iconic designs: Unfold, Under the Bell and E27 Pendant. “New p ... Read More

Our Most Wanted Designs of 2018

Most wanted of 2018. At David Village Lighting we love to see what trends are forming and how it influences our customer’s purchases. Looking back through 2018, we can see clear favourites from our brands' collections. We thought you might be interested in finding out the most desirabl ... Read More

3 reasons why we love the Foscarini Twiggy Floor Lamp

3 reasons David Village Lighting love the Foscarini Twiggy floor lamp 1.    Foscarini Twiggy: a cleverly designed modern classic Designed in 2006 by Marc Sadler, the Twiggy floor lamp became an instant classic. The inspiration for this iconic design? The flexibility of a f ... Read More

Tom Dixon: The bestsellers of 2018/19

Tom Dixon: The bestsellers of 2018/19 Formed in 2002, the talented and untrained designer Tom Dixon created a brand under his own name to research and develop his industrial lighting & furniture designs. Some of Tom Dixon’s bestselling items are his earlier and most iconic pieces.ï ... Read More

Winter Trends 2018: Metallics

Winter 2018 Trend Report with David Village Lighting With the nights drawing in and the temperature dropping, it’s clear to see that winter has truly settling in. And with a new season comes a new trend.  Here at David Village Lighting, we pride ourselves on being on top of trends ... Read More

Under the Spotlight: Original BTC's Bestselling Collections

David Village Lighting: Spotlighting Original BTC’s bestselling collections. When you create a popular design, the natural step would be to design a collection to suit every need, from table lamp to pendant. And there is no company that formulates better collections than Original BTC. ... Read More

Creating a Cosy Living Room Ambience

David Village Lighting: Creating a cosy living room ambience. Sit down and relax....Creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere in your living room is a vitally important aspect to designing the perfect home decor. Getting the perfect balance will result in a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, whil ... Read More

David Village Lighting’s collection of the month: Melting Pot by Axo Light

David Village Lighting’s collection of the month: Melting Pot by Axo Light During the month, we have been adding lots of new and exciting products onto our website. And one collection we are particularly excited about is the Melting Pot collection from Axo Light. With an eye-catching, sop ... Read More

Modoluce - David Village Lighting’s best kept secret

Modoluce - David Village Lighting’s best kept secret  It’s been over a year since we introduced the Italian brand Modoluce onto our website and we are delighted by the quality of the products and designs we have received. As Modoluce is a new brand here at David Village Ligh ... Read More

Anglepoise: a perfect gift for someone special

Choose Anglepoise to create that perfect gift for someone special.   The team at David Village Lighting have compiled a list of the best gift ideas for someone special this Christmas. Selecting items from Anglepoise that are a variety of different price ranges and different styles, we ... Read More

Celebrating 60 years of the PH collection by Poul Henningsen

Celebrating 60 years of the PH collection Here at David Village Lighting, we are celebrating 6 decades of the iconic Louis Poulsen collection by taking a look at some of their most memorable pieces. Imagined by the legendary Poul Henningsen, this classic collection was a groundbreaking step in ... Read More

New in from Vibia November 2018

David Village Lighting Presents: New in from Vibia Ending 2018 in style, David Village Lighting brings you a selection of brand new collections from Vibia. Winning multiple awards and created by internationally renowned designers, these stylish, contemporary pieces will be a hot talking poin ... Read More

New in from Luceplan at David Village Lighting

New in from Luceplan at David Village Lighting Luceplan has released brand new collections for 2018, as always stretching the boundaries of modern design and creative functionality.  The themes of these new designs are timeless traditional pieces which are highly versatile, customisable an ... Read More

Celebrate Tom Dixon this Christmas at David Village Lighting

Celebrate Tom Dixon this Christmas at David Village Lighting With the Christmas season fast approaching, here at David Village Lighting, we have collated some of Tom Dixon’s hottest collections that will transform your home during this winter season. The Copper pendant shade is an ... Read More

We've moved in!

Premium design destination: Ashgate Road, Broomhill. Our extensive portfolio of authentic, contemporary lighting and furniture finds a new home in the heart of Sheffield's Broomhill. (New showroom not yet open...coming soon). As a reflection of the modern designs hosted within our brand ... Read More

Moving Phase 4

  As we draw into the last few weeks of the build things are really starting to take shape. The carpets are all laid, walls all painted and lighting all fixed. Below we show you the last month of the build. Keep a look out on our blog for the final reveal of our new home. Lighting ... Read More

The new, refined Winkel by Wastberg

  The new refined Winkel The new w127 Winkel is a developed version of Wastberg’s award winning and best selling task light originally introduced in 2012. Wastberg have worked hard to refine some key areas of the lamp such as the mechanics, and operation and of course the ... Read More

New to David Village Lighting: CoeLux

  Established in 2009 CoeLux have created a unique lighting system which reproduces the true effect of natural sunlight entering through an opening in the integrated ceiling, with a realistic sun perceived at infinite distance surrounded by a clear deep blue sky. David Village Li ... Read More

Moving Phase 3

  A couple of months have now passed and our new building is really starting to take shape. All interior and exterior walls are now completed and have been plastered, painted and ready for the lighting to be installed. We are only a few weeks away from our moving date so ... Read More

Porta Romana are 30!

  This year Porta Romana is celebrating its 30th anniversary since starting life in 1988.  From the beginning their ambition has been to create beautiful and inspiring pieces that would be loved. Porta Romana has evolved over the past three decades and they have become a leading ... Read More

New brand at David Village Lighting: Grok

  Grok was created in 1998 and is a part of the LEDS-C4 group which has been designing and producing lights for interior and exterior design projects for over 4 decades. David Village Lighting has been working with Grok for many years on projects but we now introduce Grok to buy onli ... Read More

Elle Decoration September 2018 Product Round Up

  This month’s edition of Elle Decoration is all about luxury redefined and how to incorporate it into your interior. At David Village Lighting we are dedicated to finding our customers beautiful high quality pieces which will add a luxurious feel to their home. Below are s ... Read More

New Equatore collection from Fontana Arte

  New Equatore collection from At David Village Lighting we pride ourselves on supplying the best in modern lighting and we love it when a new release sees a classic design modernised. The new Equatore collection by Fontana Arte is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic l ... Read More

New in from Prandina July 2018

  New in from Prandina Prandina, founded in 1982 focus mainly on the use of blown glass and creating lights which are always different and innovative. David Village Lighting, founded in 1981 loves working with Prandina as they create beautiful glass pieces which stand out elegant ... Read More

Elle Decoration August 2018 Product Round Up

  Happy Designs with Elle Decoration  David Village Lighting believes there is no better feeling than an interior making you happy. Adding bold and bright designs to your home can add a positive atmosphere and it’s easier than you think to add statement pieces. Picked out b ... Read More

Under the Spotlight: Muuto's Under the Bell

  The Iconic Muuto Under The Bell David Village Lighting loves Iconic designs and the Muuto Under The Bell is one of our favourites. We love the multi-functional pendant lamp as the design not only provides an ambient light but also enhances the acoustics of the room. A lar ... Read More

Under the Spotlight: Kartell Masters Chairs

  The iconic Kartell Masters chair After many years of working with Kartell the iconic Masters chair is still our best seller from their collection. The Masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, interpreted by the creative genius of Philippe Starck. The ... Read More

Under the Spotlight: Ferm Living's Collect Pendants

  The endless variations of Ferm Living’s lighting collection At David Village Lighting we love giving you a wide and varied range of modern lighting and the Ferm Living Collect offers exactly that. From the large Dome Shade to the Socket Pendant used on its own there are see ... Read More

Light Vision, new lighting collection from Brokis

  Light Vision 2018 After much anticipation Brokis have now released their new Light Vision collection for 2018. First shown at IMM Cologne and all designed by Brokis’s Art Director, Lucie Koldova, the new lighting concepts each offer new and unique designs. Brokis is one ... Read More

New in from Resident, July 2018

New in from Resident David Village Lighting has only been working with Resident for a couple of years but they have already shown us a high level of creativity and innovation with both their lighting and furniture ranges. The New Zealand based company has the desire for new ideas and p ... Read More

New in from Marset, June 2018

  New in from Marset David Village Lighting is always excited about new releases and loves to learn more about the ideas. A favourite of ours, Marset, has recently released three brand new designs and a handful of new styles to some of their best selling collections. We lov ... Read More

New brand - Petite Friture

  David Village Lighting introduces At David Village Lighting we are committed to providing the latest trends for our customers and offering a wide range of designer lighting. We chose Petite Friture for its range in style and our love for the Vertigo pendant. Founded in 20 ... Read More

New to David Village Lighting: Normann Copenhagen

  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. Establish ... Read More

New in from Tom Dixon, June 2018

  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 t ... Read More

Moving Phase 2

  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 ... Read More

New in from DCW editions, May 2018

  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 ... Read More

4 New Lighting Collections from Vibia, May 2018

  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 ... Read More

New editions to Orsjo's Streck collection

  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 w ... Read More

WE'RE MOVING!

  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 th ... Read More

In the spotlight: &Tradition's Blown Pendant

  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. ... Read More

Flos Celebrating 100 years of Achille Castiglioni

  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 th ... Read More

Moooi's Stockholm Showroom

  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 bea ... Read More

David Village Lighting feature in RIBA's Directory

  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 ... Read More

Stockholm Furniture Fair Day 2

  Stockholm Furniture and Lighting Fair 2018 – Day Two Last week we travelled to Stockholm to visit the Furniture and Lighting Fair 2018 held at Stockholmsmässan. The event was a great chance for us to catch up with the brands we work with and see all the latest desig ... Read More

Stockholm Furniture Fair Day 1

  Stockholm Furniture and Lighting Fair 2018 – Day One This week we travelled to Sweden to visit the Stockholm Furniture and Lighting Fair. Whilst there we explored the stands of the designer lighting brands we work with and got to see some of their latest releases. Below we ha ... Read More

Our lighting in Ugly House to Lovely House

 Thursday’s episode of Channel 4’s Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke featured an amazing transformation at a house in Nottingham. Home owner Mandy enlisted the help of award-winning architects Howard Evans and Prue Chiles from CE+CA to make her house a beauti ... Read More

David Village Lighting visit Bega HQ

  Photo Diary - our trip to Bega, Germany Recently some of our team travelled to Germany after being invited by Bega to learn all about their beautifully engineered products. We began our trip with a mesmerising light show at their outdoor factory and showroom in Menden. Next sto ... Read More

Our exclusive interview with Giuseppe Scutella

An exclusive interview with Giuseppe Scutella While in Milan visiting Euroluce; the largest lighting exhibition in the world, our very own David Village got the chance to interview designer Giuseppe Scutella. He has designed many masterpieces throughout his career with one of his most re ... Read More