Spheres of Light

Sphere. Globe. Pendant. Halo. Circle of light. Circular skylight. A circle has no beginning and no end. It is perfectly at home in a seaside cottage, an historic manor, or a thoroughly modern space. Take a look . . . 


 "The glass spheres that make up this fixture by Bocci come in various configurations, so you can customize it to fit your space."
Kitchen in Rye, New York.
Design by Louise Brooks, Brooks and Falotico Assoc. Inc.
Photography by Julian Wass.
Styled by Eddie Ross.
Interview by Christine Pittel.
"Kitchen of the Month" produced by Samantha Emmerling.
House Beautiful (December 2012 - January 2013).

"Balanced on Plexiglas cylinders, the breakfast table from Oomph appears to float over a Jonathan Adler rug. Zuo Modern's Criss Cross chairs pick up the pattern play."
Kitchen in Rye, New York.
Design by Louise Brooks, Brooks and Falotico Assoc. Inc.
Photography by Julian Wass.
Styled by Eddie Ross.
Interview by Christine Pittel.
"Kitchen of the Month" produced by Samantha Emmerling.
House Beautiful (December 2012 - January 2013).

"Range and hood, Thermador. Sink, Kohler. Fittings, Hansgrohe. Train schedule, Aidan Gray. Pendant lamps, Remains Lighting. Stools, Go Home."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).

"Two shar-peis get comfortable under a stunning vintage chandelier from a mod Champs-Elysees salon."
Elle Decor via Pinterest.

"In the family room, vintage capiz-shell globe lanterns hang from the newly vaulted ceiling. . . . A pair of Maureen McQuillan photograms flank the far window."
1930s Georgian-style manor on Long Island's Gold Coast. Formerly the home of financier Ogden Phipps.
Built by William Adams Delano and Chester Holmes Aldrich.
Interior design by Steven Gambrel.
Renovation architecture by Oliver Cope and Olivia Rowan, Oliver Cope Architect.
Photography by Oberto Gili.
Text by Christopher Petkanas.
"Social Studies" produced by Michael Reynolds.
Architectural Digest (September 2012).

"Shyamalan's gatehouse work space features white-oak bookcases and a vaulted ceiling with hand-troweled plasterwork; the globe light fixtures are by Remains Lighting, and the antique Swedish desk chair is from Dienst and Dotter Antikviteter."
Ravenwood, the 1937 Georgian Revival estate of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and his wife, Bhavna.
Interior design by David Kleinberg.
Renovation by Richard Cameron, Atelier and Co.
Landscape architecture by Barbara Paca.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by David Colman. 
"Special Effects" produced by Robert Rufino.

"A trio of pendant lights in an outdoor dining area."
Ravenwood, the 1937 Georgian Revival estate of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and his wife, Bhavna.
Interior design by David Kleinberg.
Renovation by Richard Cameron, Atelier and Co.
Landscape architecture by Barbara Paca.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by David Colman. 
"Special Effects" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (June 2012).

"Oak doors inset with antiqued mirror in the entry hall lead to the kitchen and private quarters; the pendant lights are by Vaughan, and the leather-and-forged-iron benches were custom made."
Prewar apartment in Chicago.
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Text by Dan Shaw.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"The French Connection" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2011).

Pendant light by Vaughan. "The sunburst mirror is by Van der Straeten from Ralph Pucci International, the wallpaper is by Zoffany, and the mirrored marble-top console is another Roche-inspired design by [Jean-Louis] Deniot.'
Prewar apartment in Chicago.
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Text by Dan Shaw.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"The French Connection" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2011).

"A JF Chen globe lantern hangs above a Waterworks tub with a burnished-nickel finish in [Jenni] Kayne's bathroom; the fittings are Lefroy Brooks."
Beverly Hills, California, home of fashion designer Jenni Kayne and her family.
Renovation by Silvia Kuhle and Jeffrey Allsbrook, Standard.
Landscape architecture by Pamela Burton.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Comfort Zone" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (October 2012).

"Lined with marble and painted decades ago to resemble a tent, a bath is furnished with a Judi Boisson rug and antique Chinese garden stools."
Interior design by Thomas Jayne, Jayne Design Studio.
19th-century Greek Revival house in Philadelphia.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
Text by Jean Nathan.
"Restorative Power" produced by Howard Christian.

"Calacatta gold marble and glass-front lacquered cabinetry give the master bath a cool sheen; the chandelier is by Emmanuel Babled, the tub is by Kohler, and the lounge chair, upholstered in Pratesi terry towels, is by Liz O'Brien."
Northern California home.
Interior design by Steven Volpe, Steven Volpe Design.
Renovation by Lewis Butler, Butler Armsden Architects.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Power Play" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (November 2011).

"The breakfast area features a vintage pendant light and photos hung salon style. "
Manhattan duplex of Darcy Miller Nussbaum and her family.
Architectural renovation by David Mann, MR Architecture and Decor.
Photography by Nikolas Koenig.
Text by David Colman.
"Sparkling Attitude" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (February 2012).

"A 1960s light fixture from Venfield presides over the breakfast nook. [David] Ruff designed the lacquer cabinetry; the chair is from Design Within Reach, and the Roman-shade fabric is by Lulu DK. The countertops and wainscot are statuary marble."
Prewar Park Avenue apartment.
Interior design by Penny Drue Baird, Dessins, LLC.
Renovation architecture by David Ruff, Design Laboratories LLC.
Photography by Simon Upton.
Text by Dan Shaw.
"Calm, Cool, Collected" produced by Howard Christian.

"The kitchen's light fixtures are from Chameleon Fine Lighting; the vent hood and cooktop are by Wolf, and the dishwasher is by Bosch."
Manhattan apartment of Ashley Stark, creative director of Stark, her family's rug, furniture, fabric and paint company.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by Kathleen Hackett.
"A Fresh Outlook" produced by Cynthia Frank.
Elle Decor (December 2011).

"A Ryan McGinness print in the master bedroom hangs above a headboard upholstered in a Lelievre velvet; the Venetian light fixture is from the 1930s, the bedside lamp is by Herve Van der Straeten, and the walls are covered in a Holland and Sherry fabric."
Manhattan apartment of Ashley Stark, creative director of Stark, her family's rug, furniture, fabric and paint company.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by Kathleen Hackett.
"A Fresh Outlook" produced by Cynthia Frank.
Elle Decor (December 2011).

"The daughter's bedroom, with its Paul Evans four-poster, is sheathed in a custom-made wall covering by Porter Teleo; the vintage [Murano glass] ceiling fixture and parchment-front dressers are from JF Chen, and the customized carpet is by the Rug Company."
1930s Georgian Revival home in Bel Air, California.
Interior design by Kelly Wearstler.
Renovation architecture by M. Brian Tichenor, Tichenor and Thorp Architects.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"Maximum Impact" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (January 2013).

"Resin globe lights are suspended above a dining table of resin and steel, all by [Martha] Sturdy."
Canadian artist Martha Sturdy's "design laboratory" with views of Puget Sound.
Photography by Laurie Black.
"On the Waterfront" text by Peter Haldeman.
Architectural Digest (February 2011).

"The foyer is furnished with an 1860s Chinese desk."
Greenwich Village townhouse of Brooke Shields and her family.
Interior decoration by David Flint Wood.
Renovation by MADE.
Photography by William Waldron.
Text by Judith Thurman.
"Personal History" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (March 2012).

"Tom Dixon pendant lights illuminate a staircase next to the family's Heltzer Kubis pool table."
A Manhattan family's East Hampton, New York, retreat.
Interior design by Kenneth Alpert, KA Design Group.
Architecture by Marc Turkel and Morgan Hare of Leroy Street Studio.
Photography by Adrian Wilson.
Text by Ted Loos.
"Politely, Persuasively Modern" produced by Howard Christian.

"Hugh Newell Jacobsen's Halo pendant light, made by Edison Price, mirrors the shape of the white-lacquer dining table; the table and chairs are custom-made pieces by Fornasetti."
Historic Federal-style townhouse in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Architectural renovation by Hugh Newell Jacobsen and Simon Jacobsen, Jacobsen Architecture.
Photography by Robert C. Lautman.
"Capital Improvement" text by Joseph Giovannini.
Architectural Digest (February 2011).

"The floating staircase, designed by [Mark] Rios, is crowned by a circular skylight; the work at left is by David Muller."
Los Angeles home of TV producer Darren Star.
Interior design by Waldo Fernandez, Waldo's Designs.
Renovation by Mark Rios, Rios Clementi Hale Studios.
Photography by Roger Davies,
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Prime-Time Lineup" produced by Carlos Mota.
Architectural Digest (March 2012).

"On the top level, a meditation room with a circular skylight opens onto a roof deck framed by cypress trees."
An Tearmann is the name a couple gave their home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The term is Irish for "the sanctuary." "The home is a recipient of a 2012 Housing Award from the American Institute of Architects."
Architecture by Dirk Denison, Dirk Denison Architects.
Photography by David Matheson.
"Serene Pursuit" text by Patricia Leigh Brown.
Architectural Digest (January 2011).

"A view of the ocean from the breakfast room. Verner Panton's acrylic Globe light hangs above Hans Wegner CH20 Elbow Chairs, and Marie Krane Bergman paintings are displayed on the wall."
An Tearmann is the name a couple gave their home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The term is Irish for "the sanctuary." "The home is a recipient of a 2012 Housing Award from the American Institute of Architects."
Architecture by Dirk Denison, Dirk Denison Architects.
Photography by David Matheson.
"Serene Pursuit" text by Patricia Leigh Brown.
Architectural Digest (January 2011).

"A grid of photographs by Doug and Mike Stern is mounted above the fireplace in the entrance hall; the ceiling light is from Space Lighting, the Edward Wormley wing chair and ottoman are from Todd Merrill Antiques, the curtains are of a Larsen fabric, and the carpet is by Patterson, Flynn and Martin."
Jennifer and Billy Frist's Tennessee house.
Interior decoration by McAlpine Booth and Ferrier Interiors.
Architecture by John Abernathy, DAAD.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
Text by Mitchell Owens.
"In a New Light" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (February 2013). 

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