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Dec 072011
 
Gemmy Pendant by SLAMP

A Gem of a Contemporary Pendant! Many people ask what the difference between modern lighting and contemporary lighting is, I say one of the major components that sets contemporary lighting apart is color. While modern lighting tends more towards crisp white, stainless steel and clear glass, contemporary lighting offers much more freedom of expression and materials that visually stimulate you and just make you feel good. Bright, vibrant colors can do so much with so little when used correctly. The important thing to remember is not to go overboard. A clean,

Aug 252011
 
Diamond Floor Lamp by SLAMP

Funky Faceted Floor Lamp In 1994 Italian designer Roberto Ziliani created a lighting company called SLAMP that dedicated itself to creating futuristic and contemporary lighting.  The Diamond Floor Lamp by SLAMP ($440.00) is an excellent example of the type of cool, contemporary, avant-garde designs that SLAMP is producing.  This luminous, faceted floor lamp further pushed the envelope of contemporary lighting, looking more like a glowing crystal the grew from your living room floor than an actual lighting fixture. Designed for SLAMP by Ines Paolucci and Daniele Statera, it consists of a tough, white material