A great lighting fixture, in my opinion, is like a piece of artwork. It not only fills a wall, it can add a big dose of personality and style and can be easily switched out to another room or another home if you so desire. Today I am posting several fixtures that I think are fantastic. I am currently, perhaps semi-permanently, into industrial modern fixtures. There's a quiet artistry about the style that belies its low-brow roots, and whether or not industrial modern is your thing, most of these fixtures would be at home in a variety of settings.
Take the Pelham Moon Light above from Circa Lighting, one of my favorite spots. It's such a simple and recognizable geometry and the hand rubbed antique brass finish gives it a sense of solidity and timelessness. This could definitely work in a loft or in a Hamptons estate.
This Large Danish Teardrop Lamp was an interesting find at a new resource-Rewire in Los Angeles. The antique lighting dealer has some spectacular designs in inventory, but I was particularly drawn to this oversized pendant. There is something about a teardrop shape that is both sexy and playful, and I dig both of those vibes.
Ralph Pucci is a favorite designer of mine and, in particular, I love the lighting line designed by Patrick Naggar. Although it doesn't quit have the same artistic beauty, the Modern Floor Lamp from West Elm is a cheap fix until I can get my hands on the real deal, and despite the uninspired name, it has a nice presence and the angular horseshoe base makes a bigger statement than your typical circular base.
Copper is one of my new favorite materials to use in everything from lighting to coffee tables. This cleaned up take on the classic industrial flood light is the Copper Blow Light by Tom Dixon. The best part about it? It's designed to take a compact fluorescent lamp, so it's a sustainable as well as stylish design choice. I'd like to see these fixtures illuminating an art filled corner and resting on a white epoxy floor.
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