Blinded by the Light
Lighting
Eclectic colours, materials and forms make for statement lighting designs that are sure to light up the home while on or off.
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01 Celeste wall sconce in travertine
Daniel Boddam’s Celeste wall sconce is now available with a travertine shade complement. The stone’s unfilled, expressive character is evocative of coral, while the frosted globe floats like an oyster. The sconce is also available in custom stone finishes. danielboddam.com
02 Reverse table lamp
Designed by Aleksandar Lazic, Menu’s
Reverse table lamp features a dramatic conical travertine base and a bronzed, anodized aluminium shade. The travertine base is hand-cut and raw polished. A dimmer switch fixed on top of the lamp adjusts the LED light. menuspace.com
03 Stellar Grape floor lamp
Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Pulpo, the Stellar Grape floor lamp provides a focal point in the home. A black steel stem supports an array of unique hand-blown spheres – half frosted acetate and half ribbed. The Stellar Grape lamp is available from Domo. domo.com.au
04 Fade wall uplighter
An indirect uplight designed to deliver a soft ambiance, Fade by Iilus features a carefully detailed form that remains neutral enough to not overpower the surrounding architecture. Also rated for outdoor use, Fade allows designers to connect spaces inside and out. iilus.com
05 Voronoi collection
The organic forms in this collection from Tala stem from the voronoi pattern found throughout nature. Tala created a 3D model of the pattern and smoothed its edges to simulate natural erosion over time. The spiral of LED filament mimics the golden ratio, seen in pine cones. euroluce.com.au
06 The Blade light
The Blade light by Art as Light is handcrafted in New Zealand from tī kōuka leaf, macrocarpa, oak and carbon fibre, all encased in resin. Intended as a representation of movement, the light has an angular form inspired by sailing vessels cutting through the ocean. artaslight.com.au
07 Frame floor lamp
When switched off, the Frame floor lamp from Utu Soulful Lighting resembles a modern sculpture and when on it produces a luminous atmosphere. It features round shapes, rattan mesh and a terrazzo detail and is available in a wide range of colours. utulamps.com
08 Meshmatics chandelier
Designed by Rick Tegelaar for Moooi, the Meshmatics chandelier is a decorative feature that creates shimmering reflections and casts an elaborate net of shadows onto the ceiling. Available from Space in two sizes, it’s made of galvanized steel and brass. spacefurniture.com.au
09 Dry pendant
Reminiscent of a martini glass, Dry by Rotaliana is a suspended LED lamp in coated steel. Equipped with a warm 16W LED source, the Dry pendant is suited to minimalist, modern spaces. It’s available in matt white or a graphite finish and in dimmable or non-dimmable versions. mondoluce.com
10 Adobe pendant
Crafted in New Mexico, Insite Lighting’s Adobe pendant, available from Hotbeam, was inspired by the simple forms of adobe architecture. Functionally robust and minimalist in design, Adobe comes in a range of sizes and finishes, allowing it to blend into any environment. hotbeam.com
11 Puzzle Mega lamp
The Puzzle Mega lamp by Studio Italia features large geometric shapes, available in round, square or rectangle. When turned off, the lamp’s shape blends in with its interiors, but when turned on the lamps reveal unexpected harmonies of light and shadow. lightco.com.au
12 Baby Wall Swing
Volker Haug’s Baby Wall Swing is a small wall fitting with an articulated arm for directional light. It’s part of the Pyramid Scheme collection, whose repeating geometries offer an understated ornamentation. Its available in a range of finishes, including medium-bronzed brass. volkerhaug.com
13 O2 terrazzo wall light
Reminiscent of celestial orbs in eclipse, the Bentu O2 wall light, from Remodern, is a floating terrazzo disc, offset and back-lit through a prism. The terrazzo is made from recycled stone and ceramic aggregate with a smooth, machined finish. remodern.com.au
14 N55 Lanterna
The N55 Lanterna by Viabizzuno is an IP20-rated portable and rechargeable light fitting for indoor use. Made of oxidized aluminium, it features a 150-mm base where the battery is installed, which supports two rigid rod. The light has 10 hours battery life. viabizzuno.com
15 Melt pendant
Tom Dixon’s Melt pendant is a beautifully distorted globe that creates a melting, hot blown glass effect. Translucent when on and with a mirror finish when off, it is available in copper, gold, smoke and chrome and as a floor and table standing lamp. livingedge.com.au
16 Matrix pendant
Incorporating flowing architectural lines, the Matrix pendant from Limelite is reminiscent of a modern skyscraper. The sleek, simple finish of the outer shell contrasts with the textured pattern of the inner walls. Matrix is designed and manufactured in Australia. limelitesales.com.au
17 Absolute Trimless linear light
Bosco Lighting’s unique linear light system, Absolute Trimless, comprises corner, in-wall and cove lighting options, with extrusions that can run across walls and ceilings, creating modern and luxurious lighting. The lights come pre-assembled and cut-to-length. boscolighting.com.au