LORD OF THE RINGS
The Giuko pendant series from Leucos features sleek aluminum rings with round, blown-glass diffusers in a satin finish. Pictured here, the Itre Giuko 3 Light Reading Lamp can be hung vertically or horizontally; optional rings can create a unique look. Available through Dominion Electric Supply Company. dominionelectric.com; leucos.com
GLOBAL WARMING
Tracy Glover’s new Blackburn Cluster Pendant boasts customizable, hand-blown glass globes, available in four shapes and eight patterns. The base comes in a range of finishes. tracygloverstudio.com
GOLD STANDARD
The Rockstar collection by Corbett Lighting features pendants (pictured), sconces and a flush-mount fixture. Handcrafted from metal, agate stone and gold leaf, they are available through Annapolis Lighting. annapolislighting.com; corbettlighting.com
PURE GEOMETRY
Zaneen’s Quartet Floor Lamp is made of polished aluminum and stainless steel for a clean, geometric look. In stainless, black or white (pictured); also available as a pendant or table lamp. zaneen.com
TEAM WORK
Designed by Barry Dixon for his collection for Atlanta-based furniture maker Peyton Avrett, the sculptural Non Crystal Chandelier is made of brushed steel with satin brass details. Shown here with six arms, the fixture’s size can be customized. avrett.com
CRYSTAL CLEAR
The opulent Schonbek Chantant ceiling pendant emphasizes the beauty of light produced by soft strands of Spectra and Heritage clear, handcut crystals. A polished stainless-steel metal base completes the look. The fixture is available through Dulles Electric in a wide range of hanging and semi-flush mount fixtures. dulleselectric.com; schonbek.com
PRIVATE LABEL
From Lion Storm, NEST 301’s exclusive private-label furniture collection, the Glass Cascade Pendant is custom-crafted in glass and chrome with a clear finish. Four lights and an oval chrome frame with long strands of hanging glass impart an opulent vibe. Available exclusively at NEST 301 in North Bethesda. nest301.com
CUSTOM CAST
The floor and table lamps in David Weeks Studio’s Fenta collection have a custom-cast cement base that lends them an industrial sensibility. A wooden pin holds the brass armature as it curves gently up. The collection marks the first time Weeks has used brass as the primary metal for his designs. davidweeksstudio.com
TREE OF LIGHT
Marcel Wanders designed the whimsical Inkborn table lamp for Moooi’s 2014 collection. Winding metal tendrils on the tree-like fixture evoke the look of an intricate candelabra while miniature shades conceal bulbs at the end of each tendril. A cylindrical marble base holds the light in place. Also available as a chandelier. moooi.com
ONE OF A KIND
Designed and handcrafted by Gutierrez Studios, the Taylor Lamp series of one-of-a-kind fixtures includes the one pictured above, with a base combining sandblasted ash and hand-wrought bronze details; it’s topped with a silk shade. Currently available in the Baltimore showroom. gutierrezstudios.com
MIRROR, MIRROR
The convenient Rae Mirror Kit from Tech Lighting makes morning ablutions easy. Two vertical lights run the length of the rectangular mirror on each side to illuminate the reflection. Available in chrome and satin nickel, the kit can be purchased in a one-, two- or three-mirror set. techlighting.com