On the hunt for the “oh wow” moment of the recent BDNYdesign show at Javits Center, I knew I had found the star of the show when I entered the booth for Lladró; a legendary company now in its 70th year. Introducing a captivating fusion of artistic elegance and functional brilliance, Lladró breaks-free from its traditional identity as a renowned creator of collectible porcelain figurines to unveil Soft Blown, a groundbreaking venture into the realm of interior lighting. Continue reading Eye On Design: Lladró Soft Blown Lighting Collection→
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately noticed how the lighting sets the mood? Lighting is an essential element in creating the perfect ambiance for any space, whether it’s your home, office, or a commercial setting. In this article, we’ll discuss how to choose the perfect lighting for every aesthetic need, including tips on selecting the right fixtures, bulbs, and color temperature. Whether you’re going for a cozy and warm feel or a bright and energizing atmosphere, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading Finding the Perfect Lighting For Every Aesthetic Need→
The works of artist / designer Randy Polumbo are rooted in shapes and concepts that combine the organic with the cosmic, magical, and supernatural. His 2022Flamenco sculptural floor lamp is instantly recognizable as part of his oeuvre for its hammered aluminum base and colorful hand-blown glass branches and bulbs that resemble sex toys.
This collection of decorative glass whale oil lamps (1850 – 1900, artists unknown) are made from a variety of materials including pressed and free-blown glass, marble, brass tin and other metals. During the 1840s, considered the peak of whale commerce, US ships set sail from New England ports, hunting diverse whale species across oceans from the western arctic to Brazil. Continue reading Eye On Design: 19th Century Whale Oil Lamps→
Josef Hoffman designed this stylized Table Lamp in 1904, when artificial light sources were shifting from gas to electric, which challenged designers to innovate in accordance with the new technology. Continue reading Eye On Design: Table Lamp By Josef Hoffmann→
