Description
Book Synopsis"This comprehensive volume rounds up 500 showstopping examples of contemporary lighting design and dissects exactly what makes them so special." — Elle Decoration
"A real treat for fans of good and effective lighting. There will be several hundred in it the most important models of modern design." — Viva! Poland
"Within the pages of Sculpting Lights, an exquisite compilation awaits, showcasing the epitome of contemporary lamp design." — Indulge Magazine
Sculpting Light gathers the finest of modern lamp design in one volume. Whether chandeliers, pendants, or table lamps, whether sculptural or minimalist in design, they are exclusive decorative elements during the day and conjure up a very special atmosphere in the dark. Iconic examples are represented in the book as well as examples of bold experiments with forms and materials. Three types of light sources are presented: Ambient, Spotlight and Outdoor. Legendary designers reveal their sources of inspiration and personal favourites, and well-known manufacturers are presented in portraits.
Trade Review"This comprehensive volume rounds up 500 showstopping examples of contemporary lighting design and dissects exactly what makes them so special." - Elle Decoration
"New York-based lighting designer Lindsey Adelman describes herself as working between “the absurd and the rational.” Her “Cherry Bomb Fringe” chandelier, in which tiny glowing globes hang from twiglike extensions, is among the more than 500 lamps featured in the new book “Sculpting Light” (teNeues) by art historian Agata Toromanoff. " - The Wall Street Journal
"A real treat for fans of good and effective lighting. There will be several hundred in it the most important models of modern design." - Viva! Poland
"Within the pages of Sculpting Lights, an exquisite compilation awaits, showcasing the epitome of contemporary lamp design." - Indulge Magazine
