As the temperature gets colder and the days get shorter, a healthy mix of mood lighting is a dependable way to make your home cozier. Many people fixate on the practicalities of a light source — its location or the bulb’s temperature, to name a few — but the fixture itself often plays second fiddle. Until now, that is. As it turns out, it’s possible to find indoor lights that are both bright and beautiful.
Here, we shine a light on six indoor fixtures that are designed to dazzle. Not only do the sconces, pendants, and lamps below form a gorgeous, layered glow, but they also have fun doing so.
Lostine Lawrence Pendant in Satin Brass | Lostine
Robert True Ogden’s fanciful sketches come to life with the Lawrence Pendant, a playful use of patinated brass and a white glass globe that can be hung solo or in a group. Sleek without being too serious.
Marsica Fossati Rebirth Collection Echino Cactus Glass Table Lamp | Artemest
Multidisciplinary designer Marsica Fossati reimagines forgotten fragments of 1950s to 1970s lighting pieces into a curvy, colorful table lamp. An option that’s both artful and illuminating, this fixture is shaped like a cactus to remind us that anything old can be made anew.
Flos by Philippe Starck Bon Jour Unplugged | Flos
For an on-demand glow, reach for the Bon Jour Unplugged. As the brainchild of Flos and Philippe Starck, this portable table lamp comes with a retro silhouette and candy-coated colorway — offering a subtle nod to yesteryear.
Ward + Gray Banda Flush Mount in Lemon/Oliva | Ward + Gray
Truth be told, flush mounts aren’t exactly known as the most fashionable light fixtures. However, with a stripy glass and squiggly trim throughout, this option from Ward + Gray will give your room a floor-to-ceiling appeal.
Hollis+Morris Willow Horizontal Pendant | Hollis+Morris
Founder Mischa Couvrette strategically placed several small, glass orbs around a thin piece of wood, creating the illusion of a dainty strand of pearls. Available in two sizes, two orientations, as well as a handful of wood species and metal finishes, it’s possible to create a personalized pendant for your pad.
Cono di Luce suspension light | Lodes
The result of a collaboration between Lodes and Ron Arad, the Cono di Luce suspension light offers an enlightening architectural presence in any room. Known for his iconic industrial pieces showcased in museums and institutions worldwide, Arad’s latest version continues to marry his artistry with Lodes’ technical know-how. The “cone of light” is Arad’s sketch brought to life with the cutting-edge implementation of PCB (printed circuit board) technology, harnessed to create an aesthetically pleasing pattern that forms the lamp’s graphic motif.
Velora Topeka Two-Light Source Sconce | Velora
Think of Velora’s sconce as an option that’s equal parts practical and personable. Not only does the light fixture have two light sources to offer an optimal glow, but the flower metal socket holders have a delightfully vintage look. An old-school appearance with modern wiring? Yes, please.
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