ORGANIC STYLE
Vines, by Sonneman—A Way of Light, is characterized by its gracefully curved branch design. Hand-blown glass pods illuminate the fixture, which comes in varied configurations. Available in black, white or bronze, with white or amber glass, through Dulles Electric in Sterling, Virginia. dulleselectric.com; sonnemanawayoflight.com
GET THE BLUES
Park Harbor Lighting capitalizes on the current craze for all things blue with its Van Noord pendant, which features a curved frame in aged brass and a deep-blue velvet drum shade. The 26-inch-wide fixture includes five candelabra bulbs. Available locally at area Ferguson showrooms. fergusonshowrooms.com
MID-CENTURY
Globe-shaped glass diffusers rest on polished-nickel frames in the mid-century-inspired Everett collection from Kalco Lighting. The line includes chandeliers, pendants and sconces. Pictured: the Everett Medium Foyer 2+2+2 light, available at Annapolis Lighting in Rockville and Annapolis. annapolislighting.com; kalco.com
SPHERICAL GLOW
The Solaris chandelier from Crystorama is defined by a series of rings forming a sphere. Six globes illuminate the wrought-iron fixture, from which a single crystal ball hangs. Solaris comes in a range of sizes and in three finishes at Dominion Electric locations. dominionelectric.com; crystoramalightinglights.com
STATEMENT PIECE
Pelle’s Bubble Chandelier is a linear composition featuring five bulbs within a cascade of blown-glass globes. Pictured: The special-edition X-Tall Delft Palm Bubble Chandelier, measuring 60 inches, is hand-painted with illustrations of palm leaves by company founder Jean Pelle. pelledesigns.com
LUMINOUS LIGHT
The Cristol Small Double Sconce, designed by Aerin, updates a traditional look with a base of polished nickel or hand-rubbed antique brass (pictured) and luminous white-glass globes. The Cristol collection also includes pendants, flush-mounts and chandeliers. Available at Circa Lighting in Georgetown’s Cady’s Alley. circalighting.com
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