These fresh takes on familiar silhouettes show that traditional materials and the craft of beautiful lighting is always in style.
Claudette 12-Light Chandelier
Old-world grandeur meets contemporary, energy-efficient standards in this chandelier. Crafted from iron with Italian glass crystals, the frame is finished with a gray lacquer and hand-applied silver leaf. Uses either incandescent bulbs or the recommended LED lights. $2,539 at Arhaus.
Jillian Alabaster Table Lamp
The enduring beauty of alabaster — a material dating back to ancient times — paired with a natural linen square shade makes this light fixture a sophisticated addition to any room. $500 at Buttercup Home, 415.506.4111
Tryst Floor Lamp by Hubbardton Forge
This midcentury modern design comes with a literal twist just beneath its graceful fabric shade (in Natural Anna). The steel tripod is hand-forged by Vermont artisans. Shown here in Oil Rubbed Bronze finish with Modern Brass accent. Offered in 10 other finishes and 10 other accents. Available in the Bay Area through Sloan Miyasato, 415.431.1465
Lisa Boquiren is an architecture and design aficionada who provides brand strategy for creative businesses. She has overseen rebranding initiatives at EHDD Architects and the San Francisco Design Center, and she creates convergent conversations on A+D, and presents, at the American Institute of Architects’ San Francisco and Los Angeles chapters. Photo by Thomas Heinser