With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical.

Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike - the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use. As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality - it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell. Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.Īlthough contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home.

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