Pooky Lighting partnered with Collaborative Craft Projects, a social enterprise dedicated to preserving traditional Zimbabwean craftsmanship and cultural heritage. (Photo courtesy of Pooky)
With High Point Market just around the corner, it’s time for a sneak peek at the lighting that will debut there.
Pooky Lighting‘s spring lineup features four distinctive collections spanning new outdoor lighting, cordless options and patterned lampshades; a third Mediterranean-inspired collection with designer Matthew Williamson; a sustainability-focused partnership with Zimbabwean artisans preserving traditional craftsmanship (shown above); the brand’s first-ever colorful outdoor collection with Novogratz; and geometric lampshades with Killian Dawson introducing new silhouettes to its repertoire.
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Wildwood is introducing Italia, a capsule collection of over 30 one-of-a-kind lamps, sconces and pendants handmade in Italy. The collection features pieces crafted using traditional ceramic and glass-blowing techniques passed down through generations. Each ceramic piece is hand-thrown on a wheel, while the glass is mouth-blown and hand-shaped, ensuring that every creation is unique. The collection has a rich, sophisticated color palette characteristic of Italian design — deep Mediterranean blues, warm amber hues, luminous golds and vibrant jewel tones.
The Italia series expands on Wildwood’s desire to showcase the work of artisans, which began with the Shiga Collection, a Spring 2024 release featuring handcrafted pieces from Japan.
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Arpeggio is the newest lighting collection from Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting, launching at this month’s High Point market. It’s inspired by a love for jazz and the fluid arrangement of musical notes. Arpeggio is composed of fused-glass panels and sculptural forms that radiate melody and movement. It includes drop pendants and sconces, with customization options through Fine Art’s in-house program.
Peter Yera, director of design, described the line this way: “Imagine floating notes in a staccato performance… this collection is a real showstopper.”
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As previously reported, Schonbek is planning a big party to celebrate its new High Point showroom and its move to IHFC (it previously had a showroom in Market Square). Here are a few more details: The company is holding a sweepstakes, and the prizes are big: two $10,000 product credit prizes (for those not going to High Point Market, there’s a chance to enter and win a $1,000 retail value product credit. You can enter here.) Drawings will take place at 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. during the party on Saturday, April 26th (H327 Hamilton Floor 3).
The first 100 guests will receive a swag bag, and there will be bites to eat, champagne and a live DJ, the company said.
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