Lighting

The mud and sandstone walls hid the multistory palace of Imam Yahya, built in the 1930s. From one of the terraces where we were invited to dine in the evening we could look down some 1000 feet into the valley and the lights of the village. The floor was covered with bright carpets, pots with plants were everywhere, and the light came from candles set on tripods. Over chicken and lamb with lentils, followed by cake and cardamom tea, the Imam explained that the tripods were left by a British surveying expedition in the twenties, mapping the deserts and hills of Yemen. We were impressed by the fact that the metal and wood, combined with saddlerís leather straps, still looked fresh and new, obviously a combination of quality and form follows function. Learn More

A fifties industrial looking spotlight that may have lighted the stage of the Folies BergËres or the Sadler Wells Opera House. Form follows function in this entirely practical light that condenses and magnifies a fierce beam towards the stage. Or in our case, more probably a painting or an easy club fauteuil. Handcrafted inairplane aluminum. Hand polished. Easy to adjust and point. Folding aluminum tripod. Itís all in the detailÖ Learn More

The many subtle details of this classic, 1920s French lamp easily impress. Yet in construction nothing was done easily. Every facet is well executed and perfect. An intriguing, solid counterweight balances the compact, bell-like shade. A mix of Bauhaus and French Deco. Easily invokes the spirit of Baudelaire and Proust. Learn More

A lamp for town and country. Universal appeal, in a style going back to the 1930s. Its natural flair combines well with its utilitarian design and illuminating purpose. Tightly jointed, easy to adjust and lock. Solidly constructed in brass. This lamp is built to last. Learn More

A taste of India in the shesham wood and natural grains and the luster of the large alabaster pieces showcase its inherent and stunning beauty through this column lamp. The white, column shade allows the focus to be averted to the classically simple base for a gorgeous effect. Learn More

Made from brass. Standard 60 watt bulb suggested. Hardwired, canopy included. Chain length 36". Handcrafted. Learn More

Made from brass. Standard 60 watt bulb suggested. Hardwired, canopy included. Chain length 36". Handcrafted. Learn More

Black and white stripes are the main event. The clear blown glass base and finial encourage those stripes to take center stage, and they steal the show. Tole and recycled glass. Handmade and hand painted by artisans in Mexico. Sandy has 2 bulbs in a sideways S configuration with a pull chain on each one. Learn More

An intricate tower of flowers sprouting from a cachepot. Each and every blossom crafted by hand from papier mache. The finish is raw papier mache that has been haphazardly gold leafed. Also available in white. The foot is acrylic and the shade is painted paper.This lovely lamp is made to order. Learn More