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Contemporary Lighting

No matter what style the interior, contemporary light fixtures and lamps have a great way of fitting in. Here are some new styles that are both illuminating and eye-catching.

Alfa Lighting, part of Juno Lighting Group, has introduced its Crystal Ribbon collection of artisan glass pendants. Designed by glass artist Chip Scarborough, the pendants are made with a glass ribbon fusion technique and come in three different shapes: cone, bell and ball. Available in blue/green, orange/yellow and purple, the pendants are designed to be used with monotrack, monorail, QJS track or on a monopoint canopy. Specified through Aterra Lighting Design & Controls, Scottsdale, AZ; (480) 368-9955 or www.aterralighting.com.

The new Kyoto table lamp from Boyd Lighting Company shines light from both the base and the shade. The lamp, designed by Deirdre Jordan, features a brass base that encases a cylinder of Italian glass, crowned by a white silk shade. You can illuminate either base or shade for ambient light or both for maximum light output. Available through Boyd & Dreith, Denver, CO, (303) 777-4600; McNamara & Hirschman, Scottsdale, AZ, (480) 874-0707; Donghia Showroom, Las Vegas, NV, (702) 258-1616; or www.boydlighting.com.

The Keller ceiling fixture from Howard Lamp Company, designed in collaboration with glass artist Carol Hall, is made with colorful slumped art glass. Each pendant is a custom art glass piece that can be specified in a variety of colors and metal finishes. Available through Charles Eisen & Associates, Denver, CO; (303) 744-3200 or www.eisenassociates.com.

Boyd Lighting Company's London pendant is part of a series inspired by London's Savoy Hotel and designed by Barbara Barry. The pendant features a white linen shade nestled within a black silk shade, hanging from a faceted, tapered stem that extends up to a round, stepped canopy. The pendant uses either incandescent or fluorescent lamping, and is finished in polished nickel, satin nickel, antique brass, blackened brass or gold. Available through Boyd & Dreith, Denver, CO, (303) 777-4600; McNamara & Hirschman, Scottsdale, AZ, (480) 874-0707; Donghia Showroom, Las Vegas, NV, (702) 258-1616; or www.boydlighting.com.

Shaper's Grappa silhouette fluted wall sconce is a sculptural sliver for an interior wall. The 24-inch-long fixture is available in various finishes, including natural aluminum, polished chrome, satin zinc and matte white, plus custom choices. Lamp choices include a 9-watt compact fluorescent, 50-watt T-5 lamp and 60-watt pinched quartz halogen. www.shaperlighting.com.

UltraLights' hanging pendant features a round bowl in a square frame, suspended by an adjustable chain. It's shown here with a burled copper frame and a honey onyx acrylic diffuser, but it also comes in different finishes, diffusers and sizes. Available through Charles Eisen & Associates, Denver, CO; (303) 744-3200 or www.ultralightslighting.com.

Here's the perfect light fixture for that home theater: Originals 22 Ultimate Media Room Sconce. The sconce, an etched-glass cone, is surrounded by a spiral of metal "film" that looks like it just came off a projector. No details as to whether you can customize with a clip from the client's favorite movie… Available through Hoff Miller, Denver, CO; (303) 698-0800 or www.originals22.com.

Lightspann's Taliesin Pendant hangs like jewelry for the ceiling. Made of fused glass, copper wire, ash veneer and forged metal connections, the lantern-shaped ceiling fixture is available in custom sizes and designs. Available through Charles Eisen & Associates, Denver, CO; (303) 744-3200, www.eisenassociates.com or www.lightspann.com.