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High reflection: Shiny and warm, Tom Dixon’s copper pendant lights for Amara add on-trend style to your décor. It comes in two sizes, 10 and 18 inch. $460-$735; amara.com
Crowning achievement:Gold leaf adds shimmer to the iron rods welded together to form this two-tier Prescott chandelier by Arteriors. The eight-light fixture comes in single-tier, sconce or oval-mirror versions in gold leaf or silver leaf. $4,200; Arteriors vendors and arteriorshome.com
Gather a group: A by Amara’s Groa wood pendant light casts beautiful shadows when light beams through its slatted wooden shade. The 14-inch-long fixture holds a single 60-watt bulb, so a cluster may be in order. $118; amara.com
Gather a group: A by Amara’s Groa wood pendant light casts beautiful shadows when light beams through its slatted wooden shade. The 14-inch-long fixture holds a single 60-watt bulb, so a cluster may be in order. $118; amara.com
Feather duster:Warm and whimsical, this EOS pendant shade made of goose feathers and paper is inspired by the Nordic landscape of its manufacturer, Vita Copenhagen. $306; amara.com
Feather duster:Warm and whimsical, this EOS pendant shade made of goose feathers and paper is inspired by the Nordic landscape of its manufacturer, Vita Copenhagen. $306; amara.com
Timeworn finish: Dutch artisans created this classic jug-style lamp with an earthy base and crisp linen shade. $521; RH Houston, The Gallery at Highland Village.
Perfect equipoise: This Ravelle chandelier for RH draws from Art Deco forms. Solid steel bands hold glass cylinders that hold flickering Edison-style bulbs. $2,486; RH Houston, the Gallery at Highland Village
Luna loon: Artist Jasper Morrison was inspired by the moon’s glow when he designed the Superloon floor lamp for FLOS. The light has a dim-to-warm function. $3,995; Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; Light, 4202 Richmond; usa.flos.com
Luna loon: Artist Jasper Morrison was inspired by the moon’s glow when he designed the Superloon floor lamp for FLOS. The light has a dim-to-warm function. $3,995; Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; Light, 4202 Richmond; usa.flos.com
Natural beauty: Serena — equal parts art, sculpture and light — is the creation of designer Patricia Urquiola for FLOS. The table lamp looks as if it could be in motion, a leaf blowing in a gentle breeze, providing indirect, reflected light to the room. $595; Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama, Light, 4202 Richmond; usa.flos.com
Natural beauty: Serena — equal parts art, sculpture and light — is the creation of designer Patricia Urquiola for FLOS. $595; Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama, Light, 4202 Richmond; usa.flos.com
Tres convenient: For FLOS, designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby created this portable, wireless Bellhop table lamp. Its battery lasts 24 hours and the aluminum lamp comes in four finishes, gray, black, white and red. Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; Light, 4202 Richmond.
Tres convenient: For FLOS, designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby created this portable, wireless Bellhop table lamp. Its battery lasts 24 hours and the aluminum lamp comes in four finishes, gray, black, white and red. Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; Light, 4202 Richmond.
Beautiful blend: Philippe Starck’s newest acrylic effort, the Bon Jour Versailles lamp for FLOS, blends a Baccarat’s candleholder with a FLOS lamp. It’s available in two sizes, with chrome or copper trim and a choice of plisse cloth, rattan or transparent crown. From $345; available at Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; and Light, 4202 Richmond. and usa.flos.com
High-tech and discrete: Computer software, 3D printing and metal casting were required to achieve the ideal balance for designer Christian Flindt’s circular, wall-mount light. The bold sculptural design can be used indoors or outdoors and is available in white, corten and alu gray. $339; ylighting.com
Mix it up: Nathan Yong’s Parachute collection for Ligne Roset can be mixed and matched with three sizes and six different steel-wire frames, or in black-lacquered or copper-plated finishes. $245-$1,270; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com
Magic act: Patrick Zulauf’s Brass Bell collection (floor lamp or cable hanging fixtures) performs a visual sleight of hand, appearing golden brass when off and transparent when turned on. Choose from a floor lamp or chandelier version. $545-$2,590; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com
Magic act: Patrick Zulauf’s Brass Bell collection (floor lamp or cable hanging fixtures) performs a visual sleight of hand, appearing golden brass when off and transparent when turned on. Choose from a floor lamp or chandelier version. $545-$2,590; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com
Balancing act: An articulated counterbalance system allows numerous positions and orientations of the light source in Martin Hirth’s Cinétique floor lamp for Ligne Roset. It can shift from direct reading light to an indirect glow. $1,290; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com
Balancing act: An articulated counterbalance system allows numerous positions and orientations of the light source in Martin Hirth’s Cinétique floor lamp for Ligne Roset. It can shift from direct reading light to an indirect glow. $1,290; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com
Midcentury nod: Poul Henningsen’s PH Artichoke chandelier dates back to 1958, when the Danish architect-designer first conceived this iconic fixture. Louis Poulsen is releasing a limited-edition inventory of the brushed-brass version to celebrate its 60th anniversary. $11,798-$17,970; ylighting.com
Golden greeting: Currey & Company nailed the floral motif in its Grand Lotus chandelier. $1,421.14; www.fergusonshowrooms.com or Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery showrooms
Bright and clean: Celerie Kemble's Cleo chandelier, made of antiqued brass and opal glass works indoors or in covered outdoor spaces. $3,125; www.onekingslane.com
Crowning achievement: Gold leaf adds shimmer to the iron rods welded together to form this two-tier Prescott chandelier by Arteriors. The eight-light fixture comes in single-tier, sconce or oval-mirror versions in gold leaf or silver leaf. $4,200; Arteriors vendors and arteriorshome.com.
Feather duster: Warm and whimsical, this EOS pendant shade made of goose feathers and paper is inspired by the Nordic landscape of its manufacturer, Vita Copenhagen. $306; amara.com.
Gather a group: A by Amara’s Groa wood pendant light casts beautiful shadows when light beams through its slatted wooden shade. The 14-inch-long fixture holds a single 60-watt bulb, so a cluster may be in order. $118; amara.com.
High reflection: Shiny and warm, Tom Dixon’s copper pendant lights for Amara add on-trend style to your décor. It comes in two sizes, 10 and 18 inch. $460-$735; amara.com.
Perfect equipoise: This Ravelle chandelier for RH draws from Art Deco forms. Solid steel bands hold glass cylinders containing flickering Edison-style bulbs. $2,486; RH Houston, the Gallery at Highland Village.
Timeworn finish: Dutch artisans created this classic jug-style lamp with an earthy base and crisp linen shade. $521; RH Houston, The Gallery at Highland Village.
Beautiful blend: Philippe Starck’s newest acrylic effort, the Bon Jour Versailles lamp for FLOS, blends a Baccarat’s candleholder with a FLOS lamp. It’s available in two sizes, with chrome or copper trim and a choice of plisse cloth, rattan or transparent crown. From $345; available at Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; and Light, 4202 Richmond.
Luna loon: Artist Jasper Morrison was inspired by the moon’s glow when he designed the Superloon floor lamp for FLOS. The light has a dim-to-warm function. $3,995; Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; Light, 4202 Richmond; usa.flos.com.
Natural beauty: Serena — equal parts art, sculpture and light — is the creation of designer Patricia Urquiola for FLOS. The table lamp looks as if it could be in motion, a leaf blowing in a gentle breeze, providing indirect, reflected light to the room. $595; Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama, Light, 4202 Richmond; usa.flos.com.
Tres convenient: For FLOS, designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby created this wireless Bellhop table lamp that’s portable and rechargeable. Its battery lasts 24 hours, and the aluminum lamp comes in four finishes, gray, black, white and red. Kuhl-Linscomb, 2424 W. Alabama; Light, 4202 Richmond.
Balancing act: An articulated counterbalance system allows numerous positions and orientations of the light source in Martin Hirth’s Cinétique floor lamp for Ligne Roset. It can shift from direct reading light to an indirect glow. $1,290; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com.
Magic act: Patrick Zulauf’s Brass Bell collection (floor lamp or cable-hanging fixtures) performs a visual sleight of hand, appearing golden brass when off and transparent when turned on. Choose from a floor lamp or chandelier version. $545-$2,590; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com.
Mix it up: Nathan Yong’s Parachute collection for Ligne Roset can be mixed and matched with three sizes and six different steel-wire frames, or in black-lacquered or copper-plated finishes. $245-$1,270; Ligne Roset, 2800 Kirby; ligne-roset.com.
Midcentury nod: Poul Henningsen’s PH Artichoke chandelier dates to 1958, when the Danish architect-designer conceived this iconic fixture. Louis Poulsen is releasing a limited-edition inventory of the brushed-brass version to celebrate its 60th anniversary. $11,798-$17,970; ylighting.com.
High-tech and discrete: Computer software, 3-D printing and metal casting were required to achieve the ideal balance for designer Christian Flindt’s circular, wall-mount light. The bold sculptural design can be used indoors or outdoors and is available in white, corten and alu gray. $339; ylighting.com.
Bright and clean: Celerie Kemble's Cleo chandelier, made of antiqued brass and opal glass works indoors or in covered outdoor spaces. $3,125; www.onekingslane.com
Golden greeting: Currey & Company nailed the floral motif in its Grand Lotus chandelier. $1,421.14; www.fergusonshowrooms.com or Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery showrooms
Diane Cowen has worked at the Houston Chronicle since 2000 and currently its architecture and home design writer. Prior to working for the Chronicle, she worked at the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune and at the Shelbyville (Ind.) News. She is a graduate of Purdue University and is the author of a cookbook, "Sunday Dinners: Food, Family and Faith from our Favorite Pastors."