If you haven't been able to tell by now, I'm sort of obsessed with Dutch designer Tord Boontje. I posted about his series of beautiful Swarovski Blossom Chandeliers at the end of last month, and again last Thursday about his Ice Branch chandelier (also for Swarovski) that was featured on an episode of Bravo's Top Design. Every single one of his pieces looks like something straight out of a fairy tale!
In addition to his Ice Branch and Blossom Chandeliers, Boontje designed the exquisitely beautiful Garland Light, which is an elegant jumble of metal leaves, vines and flowers that wrap around a light bulb to form a unique sort of lamp shade. There's also Boontje's Midsummer Light, a paper lamp that resembles a delicate paper snowflake. Also made of paper is his Icarus Light, which is cut to look like the feathers on a swan's wing. Boontje describes his Shadow Light as a "magical carousel of color, light and dreamlike imagery," a very fitting description for this light which, when illuminated projects a calming, colorful scene onto the walls. Finally, Boontje's Come Rain Come Shine chandelier comes in two colors - a Gothic black, and a multi-colored version that looks very much like a fanciful piñata.
These pieces are all so different and inspiring that it's really hard to pick a favorite. Check out this interview with the designer on Boston.com from earlier this month. Lights out until next time! - Via Apartment Therapy / Photography from TordBoonjte.com
In addition to his Ice Branch and Blossom Chandeliers, Boontje designed the exquisitely beautiful Garland Light, which is an elegant jumble of metal leaves, vines and flowers that wrap around a light bulb to form a unique sort of lamp shade. There's also Boontje's Midsummer Light, a paper lamp that resembles a delicate paper snowflake. Also made of paper is his Icarus Light, which is cut to look like the feathers on a swan's wing. Boontje describes his Shadow Light as a "magical carousel of color, light and dreamlike imagery," a very fitting description for this light which, when illuminated projects a calming, colorful scene onto the walls. Finally, Boontje's Come Rain Come Shine chandelier comes in two colors - a Gothic black, and a multi-colored version that looks very much like a fanciful piñata.
These pieces are all so different and inspiring that it's really hard to pick a favorite. Check out this interview with the designer on Boston.com from earlier this month. Lights out until next time! - Via Apartment Therapy / Photography from TordBoonjte.com
Garland Light - $95
Midsummer Light - $95
Icarus Light - $84
Shadow Light - $359
Come Rain Come Shine - $4,950
3 comments:
Hi Jamie,
I was wondering if you knew anything about the colorful chandelier posted recently on my blog? I know the owner of the home found it on Ebay...but so many people love it and I even got a few emails about it.
Just wondering since you're all about lighting.
Jen Ramos
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Hi Jennifer! Thanks for the comment! I replied to a post on your blog about that lamp. I did find it online from a bunch of European stores. The company that makes it is called PT Design or PT Home (not sure which - I couldn't find anything about them online).
I love the Icarus light!
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