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 and sharing with our customers our new favourite pieces. This season, with Christmas just around the corner, everyone is going crazy about Metallics. So, whether you are having a complete interior design make-over or adding just a few pieces to your collection, we have you covered.

Furniture:

1. Kartell Metallic Master Stools

2. Kartell Metallic Master Chairs

Table Lamps:

3. Kartell Metallic Battery Table Light

4. Prandina Metallic Gong T1 Table Lamp

5. Verpan Metallic Pantop Table Lamp

Pendants:

6. Kartell Fly Metallic Suspension 

7. Innermost Beads Octo Metallic Pendant 

8. Slamp Flora Metallic Suspension

9. Tom Dixon Copper 

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 To mark the 90th anniversary of Verner Panton’s birth, Danish furniture and lamp manufacturers, Verpan, are launching new brass versions of two of their iconic designs; Fun and VP Globe lamp.

Verner Panton studied at the RoyalDanishAcademy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen before setting up his own design studio in 1955. He was a unique person with a special feel for colours, shapes and light function. Throughout his career he introduced a series of modern lamps with personalities unlike any other Scandinavian designer. 

Verpan Fun Pendant

Many people regard the Fun pendant as one of Verner Panton’s greatest masterpieces. Designed in 1964 the pendant lamp has held a wealth of stories and now another one begins as Verpan have released a Brass edition of the Fun 10DM pendant.

Panton worked on designing a pendant lamp for many years, one which would bring out the best in an interior. Panton firstly considered making it out of plastic which was the ‘in’ material at the time however it did not give him the look he was after. On a holiday in Malaysia, Panton discovered a new material; delicate seashells which had the perfect, pearly texture. At the same time as his excitement of finding the perfect material for his pendant he also realised that he could do a good dead. The united Nations were looking for ways to generate new jobs in developing countries and Panton could help as both then and now the delicately processed seashells are cut to size and prepared for hanging by hand. The idea behind the Verpan Fun lamp was to bring a diffused light which would optimise a coloured interior. The shade is made with a delicate chrome frame with four layers of tightly fitted seashells disc’s, forming a sculpture in any room.  

In collaboration with the designer’s widow, Marianne Panton, Verpan present Fun with a brass-finish frame. The Brass framed Fun lamp is and alternative to the existing design, adding a warmer glow and a more suitable light for Scandinavian interiors.

To View the Verpan Fun Brass Click Here!

Verpan VP Globe

Another of Verner Panton’s most iconic designs is the VP Globe. The VP Globe’s beauty lies within is contrasts in materials, colours and shapes. Along with the Fun pendant, to mark the 90^th anniversary of Panton’s birth Verpan are releasing a brass version.

After discussions with the designer’s widower, Verpan decided upon a brass finish as an alternative, as the golden tones would interact decoratively with the pendant’s red and blue spotlights.

The VP Globe consists of five reflectors spray painted in red and blue, suspended on delicate brass finished chains. The pendant looks like a functional lighting item which when switched on, brings to mind a hovering UFO and when off, resembles an oversized soap bubble. Panton’s vision was to design a lamp which would catch the eye and unite a room whether hung alone or in a cluster making the pendant an ideal choice to be placed over a dinning room table or a hallway.

Panton designed the VP Globe in 1970 for the German furniture fair, Visiona. Despite the positive feedback it took seven year before it went into production.

The ‘Globe’ could sum up Panton’s life as even as a young man, he was a globetrotter. Travelling through Europe, Panton went on a quest for inspiration from designs around the world, meeting various furniture and lamp manufactures. The more he travelled the more projects came his way becoming a highly respected name on the international design scene.

In 1961, Panton settled in Basel, where he set up his own design studio, this was to be Panton’s workplace until his death in 1998.

To View the Verpan VP Globe Brass Click Here!

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The Verpan FUN was launched 50 years ago at the 1964 Cologne Furniture Fair. The FUN collection, designed by Verner Panton, was like nothing which had been seen before. 50 years later the FUN has become one of Panton’s most iconic and bestselling designs.

Decembers issue of Elle Decoration is packed full of Christmas inspiration and festive glamour. It may feel like a lifetime away but there’s no harm in getting organised now. Above we have a selection of our lighting featured in the issue which includes some great Christmas gift ideas!

1. Bocci 14    2. Brokis Shadows   3. Terzani Calle    4. Bocci 84    5. Verpan VP Globe   

6. Artemide Tizio    7. Oluce Atollo   8. Artemide Empatia   9. Fontana Arte Optunia (coming soon)

10. Northern Lighting Balancer   11. Louis Poulsen Yuh   12. Flos Gatto

13. Fontana Arte Riluminator  14. Flos IC   15. Louis Poulsen AJ    16. Moooi T-lamp

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New Year New Trends!

The February issue of Elle Decoration looks at the trends for spring/summer 2017. Editor-in-chief Michelle Ogundehin lifts the lid on what to expect from this years interiors with the idea of the new modern. The idea is reflective of the mood regarding the sate of the nation making our homes a safe place and a personal sanctuary. In conclusion the new modern is a joyful celebration of the home. Instead of playing it safe this is the time to be bold and brave and to show off your individuality.

Click on the link to view each of the products above!

1. Verpan Fun    2.Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke    3. Gubi Adnet

4.&Tradition Utzon Pendant    5. Louis Poulsen AJ    6. Artemide Gold Tolomeo   

7. Oluce Atollo   8. Gubi Grashoppa    9. Muuto Leaf 

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Artemide Tolomeo      Foscarini Aplomb     Anglepoise Type 75 Margaret Howell

Terzani Orten’zia     Wastberg Studioilse    Flos Snoopy    Artemide Pirce     Louis Poulsen NJP

Artemide Unterlinden    Light Years Mondrian    Flos Superloon     Bocci 73

Original BTC Chester     Foscarini Binic    Flos Arco   Light Years Caravaggio Read

Fabbian Flow    Fontana Arte Pinecone   Louis Poulsen AJ   Louis Poulsen VL38

Davide Groppi Saba    Bocci 14     Artemide Castore     Louis Poulsen mini Panthella

Flos IC   Original BTC Walter   Flos Zeppelins   Flos Toio   Flos Serena T    Flos Soft Spun

Wastberg Dalston     Fontana Arte Volee    Verpan VP Globe   Artemide Minomushi

Luceplan Fly-Too    Flos Viscontea      Oluce Coupe 3320/R    Flos Taccia      Prandina Effmera

Vibia Pin     Foscarini uto    Flos Kelvin     Foscarini Kurage    Vibia North

Anglepoise Original 1227 Desk   Artemide Eclisse    Artemide Grantio

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This months Elle Decoration looks at the ‘Mood of the Moment’. With calming tones and natural materials the lighting featured will inspire you to create a sleek and stylish interior using neutral shades and crisp autumn metallic finishes. The magazine is accompanied with an essential bathroom guide, because every room deserves to be on trend.

From Top to Bottom, Left to Right

Muuto Ambit       Flos Taraxacum      Kartell Ge     Bestlite BL7     Gubi Adnet

Flos 265    Prandina Gong Mini     Verpan VP Globe Glass     Moooi Random

Muuto Restore Basket     Flos Copycat    Foscarini Birdie   Flos IC

Flos Arco    Vibia Mayfair   &Tradition Flowerpot VP4 

 Artemide La Petite     Flos Captain Flint   Santa&Cole Tripod G5

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ELLE Decoration September is full of ideas and inspiration to get your home ready for the new season. They feature some of world’s most beautiful homes and glorious garden all bursting with decorating tips, tricks and advice. The lights featured are a range of beautifully classic designs such as the beloved Flos Arco and the Margaret Howell Anglepoise range.

View all of this months featured products by clicking below

Flos Arco    Verpan Fun    AXO Fedora   Gubi Ronde    Vibia Wirefow

Muuto Leaf    Lampe Gras N312L    Muuto Under The Bell    Flos Spun

    Anglepoise by Margaret Howell    Flos Kelvin   Flos IC

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We recently visited the annual and influential Stockholm furniture Fair, on 9^th – 13^th February. This gave us the opportunity to see new products by brands we work with, meet the people behind them and their creative process!
Here we feature popular existing collections and new additions – never before on display! Stay tuned for more information on the release date of these inspiring new products.

Foscarini:

Muuto:

Verpan:

Louis Poulsen:

&Tradition:

Light Years:

Secto Design:

Zero:

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