'Tiers of faceted glass beads exude laid back glamour. The inspiration behind our Antonella chandelier can be found adding impact to the round bar at Babington House, while Lexington brings some old Hollywood style to the bedrooms at Soho House Chicago.'
Too often when we talk about lighting, we only think about its practical functionality – ‘task lighting’ like table lamps or wall lights used to illuminate a reading corner, dining table or piece of art – and forget that a beautiful light can be a design statement in its own right. We asked Lucio Longoni to explain why, in our Houses and your home, more is more. 'Chandeliers are a great investment because they bring as much to a space when they’re switched off as when they’re lit up. Whether you choose a classic or mid-century style in Murano glass and burnished brass, their craftsmanship can be as much of a talking point as the intricate light patterns they create. These show-stopping pieces are unapologetically over the top and that’s why we love them.'
'And if you don’t have room for a chandelier in your home, there are other ways to make a statement with lighting. Our Catalina and Artichoke table lamps are quirky talking points, while a favourite old base can be instantly transformed with the addition of one of our new Samarkand shades in vibrant vintage saree silk.'
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