2011 Product Issue: Decorative

Liscomb Chandelier, Kichler Lighting • The Liscomb family of luminaires offers four distinct options for decorative, interior lighting. The Liscomb fixtures are made from cut and polished crystals that are held within stainless steel rings, and come in round (shown), oval, or quarter sphere shapes. The convertible semi-flush stem-mounted pendant has a base height of 24.5 inches and uses 10 50W incandescent lamps. The convertible oval chandelier semi-flush fixture has a base height of 9 inches and uses three 50W incandescent lamps. This design is also available as a half-oval wall sconce, which uses two 50W incandescent lamps and is 6 inches high. The ball-shaped chandelier option has an overall height of 59 inches and uses eight 50W incandescent lamps. All luminaires in this family come with the option of additional wire lengths, and have chrome housing. kichler.com

A330S, Artek • Alvar Aalto’s 1954 design—the A330S pendant, or the “Golden Bell”—is now available in an all-black and an all-white version, joining the existing brass, chrome, and painted steel versions. The A330S uses either a 9W E27 compact fluorescent or a 40W E27 incandescent and has a white or black plastic cable drop. The fixture measures approximately 7-3/4 inches tall by approximately 6-3/4 inches wide. artek.fi

Nara Bamboo, Derek Marshall Lighting • The Nara art glass pendant was inspired by the curve and texture of bamboo. It flares slightly at the top and bottom and is composed of three kiln-formed pieces of glass. The overlapping pieces are held in place with small stainless steel screws. The fixture measures 6-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches tall. It is available with either a black or white hanging cord, or drop stems in chrome, satin brass, or dark bronze with matching canopies. derekmarshall.com

Mr. Ray, &Costa • The Mr. Ray Collection includes chandelier, table, wall, floor, and suspension versions of the luminaire. The chandelier (shown) is an articulating 12-arm fixture. Each arm measures 27.6 inches long and each arm can rotate 360 degrees and pivot 180 degrees to provide both indirect and direct light. When the chandelier is fully opened, it measures 64.2 inches wide and 18.5 inches tall from the ceiling to the center ring. The luminaire uses 12 7W LEDs. Standard finishes are black or white aluminum; custom finishes, sizes, and configurations are available upon request. sparklights.com

Glow Sconce, Boyd Lighting • Made from a block of solid, clear crystal, bored in its center to conceal the light source, the Glow sconce makes a bold design statement. The fixture uses six 2.64W 3100K nondimmable LEDs and measures 7-1/4 inches tall by 4-7/8 inches wide and stands off the wall 6 inches. The solid brass metal base is available in two finishes: satin nickel or blackened brass. boydlighting.com 

Fizz, Troy Lighting • The Fizz Collection of pendants features a polished chrome stem with frosted acrylic glassware as the decorative element and a hardback shade (or shades, depending on the style). Available in multiple configurations, the four-head pendant (shown), measures 28-1/2 inches wide by 24 inches tall and uses five 60W medium base lamps. troy-lighting.com

Ethos Chandelier, Eleek • This new LED chandelier features a retro-industrial look and is lamped with three 9.5W LEDs. The fixture housings, measuring 10 inches tall by 2-7/8 inches in diameter are made from 100 percent recycled cast aluminum, recycled extruded aluminum, and etched borosilicate. Drop from ceiling is specifiable. Finish options include: natural aluminium with smooth River Rock, artist patinas, or colored powder coats (Desert Nite shown). eleekinc.com

Digital Dreams, Brand van Egmond • A fusion of photography and light, Brand von Egmond presents a new addition to its sculptural luminaire collection—Digital Dreams. This “avantgardistic” chandelier, made of iron and black glass, features digital photo frames as part of its design. Available in either an 11.8-inch or 49-inch diameter, the chandelier integrates black glass panels and either six or 24 1GB digital photo frames into an alternating pattern. With a height of approximately 19.6 inches, the Digital Dreams chandelier holds either three or eight E14 lamps, depending on the size, and is well-suited for retail or hospitality settings. brandvanegmond.com 

TZ 4, Schmitz • The TZ 4 gypsum system enables linear and geometric shapes for full architectural integration of luminaires into ceiling and wall surfaces. Available with round or square edges and slotted for wallwashing, the linear systems use staggered T5 lamps. LED sources are also available. inter-lux.com

Tjao, Steng • This family of luminaires features shades made of porcelain at the Hering factory in Berlin. The hardware is made of stainless steel. The chandelier (shown) features 29 individual shades and measures 46 inches in diameter. High-voltage halogen G9 lamps are recommended. In the U.S., you can specify canopy finish in white, black, glossy-nickel, or satin-nickel. inter-lux.com

Coco, Brand van Egmond • Designed as haute-couture lighting pieces, Coco by Brand van Egmond mixes sophistication and current technology to produce a luminaire line with a classic elegance that resembles 19th-century antique jewelry. The Coco design, featuring an iron structure with nickel finish, and a choice of jet black, white, or clear crystals, comes in chandelier (round [shown] or oval), wall lamp, or ceiling lamp options. These sculptural luminaires use anywhere from one to 12 E14 lamps and range from approximately 12 inches to 49 inches in height, 23 inches to 39 inches in diameter, and 23 inches to 63 inches in chain length. brandvanegmond.com

Smith Collection, Resolute • Designed for commercial interiors with an eye toward hospitality and healthcare, this collection includes floor, table, wall, ceiling, and pendant versions, all lamped with compact fluorescents. Hardware is made of anodized aluminum and the shades are made from Carnegie Fabric’s Xorel fabric, available in more than 70 colors and patterns. resoluteonline.com

Optic Armature Chandelier, jGoodDesign • Designed by Jeff Goodman, this handblown glass chandelier can be lamped with incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, or LED sources. Hot glass is added to the pieces when they are blown, creating lenses in the glass that shine when lit. The metal armature is available in either hand-brushed aluminum or brass. Standard glass finishes are available in 14 colors from clear to dark purple. Custom colors and chandelier sizes are available. jgooddesign.com

A331, Artek • The iconic A331 Beehive pendant, originally designed by architect Alvar Aalto in 1953 with white aluminum rings, is now available with chrome rings. The luminaire can be lamped with 15W E27 compact fluorescents or 75W E27 incandescents and has a white plastic cable drop. The pendant measures approximately 12 inches tall and 13 inches wide. artek.fi

Apollo LED Sconce, Ilex • The Apollo wall sconce measures 18-3/4 tall by 6-1/4 inches wide and projects 7-3/4 inches off the wall. It uses a 75W (max.) incandescent lamp and a 1W LED located at the base of its stem that functions as a downlight and switches on via an integral light sensor. Available in polished or brushed nickel, the shade is white shantung. ilexlight.com

Velle Chandelier, jGoodDesign • Velle is a new handblown glass chandelier design from Jeff Goodman. Each luminaire is designed for its specific setting and can be lamped with incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, or LED sources. Standard glass finishes are available in 14 colors and range from clear to blue to amber to grayish green and dark purple. Ceiling-plate finish and overall dimensions are completely customizable. Custom glass options are also available. jgooddesign.com

1300 High Performance Series, Cooper Lighting Shaper • This new line of decorative high-bay luminaires is available in two sizes (14- and 18-inch diameter); five optical choices; single or multiple configurations including two-, three-, or four-arm pendants; and can be ceiling-, wall-, or pendant-mounted. Fixture lenses are available in clear and frosted glass. cooperlighting.com

B1774 Vision, Blauet • This contemporary designed pendant uses nine 2W 3500K warm-white LED modules. Available in a satin-nickel finish, the luminaire is suspended by four aircraft cables and measures 15-1/2 inches in diameter, 3 inches tall, sand 70-3/4 inches from the ceiling mount. blauet.com

T2935 Shadow, Estiluz • This pendant with a metallic matte white or sand color finish has polycarbonate diffusers on its bottom. When the luminaire is lit, the fixture becomes geometrically alive as some of its surfaces are illuminated and some are in shadow. The fixture uses 55W compact fluorescent lamps and measures 102-3/8 inches tall by 30-3/8  inches wide. estiluz.com

Astor Sconce, Ilex • Available with either a single or double arm, the ADA-compliant Astor wall sconce uses a 60W (max.) incandescent lamp or a 18W compact fluorescent. The double version (shown) measures 24-1/2 inches wide and projects off the wall by 4 inches. Available in chrome, polished nickel, or brushed nickel, the glass diffusers are in shiny opal. ilexlight.com

Olsay Chandelier, Kichler Lighting • This three-piece decorative luminaire collection features large intersecting circles of steel rectangular tubing that surround disc-shaped satin-etched opal glass shades. The series offers three- and four-light (shown) chandelier options, as well a wall sconce, all of which are finished in Olde Bronze, and use three, four, and one 50W incandescent lamp respectively. The four-light chandelier has an overall height of 67 inches, the three-light has an overall height of 61 inches, and the wall sconce is 10 inches high. kichler.com

Tumbadora, Eleek • Shaped like a hand drum, the Tumbadora pendant is composed of 100 percent recycled cast aluminum and 90 percent recycled cast bronze. It has an etched glass diffuser, and is lamped with a 14W LED. Drop length, finish, and style can be specified. eleekinc.com

Smithfield, Flos • This suspension-cable pendant, designed by Jasper Morrison, has an aluminum housing and an injection-molded opalescent polycarbonate diffuser. It measures approximately 24 inches in diameter and 8-1/2 inches tall. Ceiling attachment is by way of steel suspension cables measuring close to 10 inches long. Finishes include black, white, or mud. The luminaire takes three 24W (max.) G11 lamps. flos.com 

A110, Artek • Finnish manufacturer Artek has released Alvar Aalto’s 1952 design, the A110, or “Hand Grenade,” in two new colors: all-black and all-white. Existing finishes include steel, and polished brass or painted steel rings. The A110 pendant uses either an 11W E27 compact fluorescent or a 60W E27 incandescent and has a white or black plastic cable drop. The fixture measures approximately 17 inches tall by approximately 6 inches wide. artek.fi • Circle 127

Discoh, Manning Lighting • This family of pendants, sconces, and surface ceiling-mount fixtures feature textured aluminum or stainless steel metal trims. Different finishes and stem options provide additional design options. The fixture is lamped with compact fluorescents and has a flat opal acrylic disk or shallow bowl diffuser. manningltg.com

B1610 Flux, Blauet • The Flux family of ADA-compliant wall sconces can be installed vertically or horizontally with either a single or a double arm. The double-arm version measures 31-1/8 inches long by 1-1/2 wide and the housing box that conceals the sources sits 3 inches off the wall. The luminaire uses 9.2W 3500K LED modules and is available with a black or a white finish. blauet.com 

Prosperity, Resolute • A collaboration between Resolute and Carnegie Fabrics, the Prosperity Collection includes pendants and wall sconces. Suitable for commercial interiors, fixtures are lamped with compact fluorescents and have electronic dimming options. Hardware is made of stainless steel rings and anodized aluminum. The shades are made from Carnegie’s Xorel fabric, available in more than 70 colors and patterns. resoluteonline.com