Born in London, Anna Karlin studied visual communication at Central Saint Martins and the Glasgow School of Art. Now based in New York, she is a multidisciplinary designer, working on interiors and art-direction projects in addition to launching her Furniture + Fine Objects and Anna Karlin Fine Jewelry collections.
Karlin renovated a two-story, burned-out former print shop on the Lower East Side and transformed it into a multipurpose workplace. “Designing, building and opening our showroom and studio in Manhattan really gave people a chance to experience firsthand the types of spaces we can create,” she says. “Since then, we’ve had so many requests that we’ve been able to take on some really exciting projects, both residential and commercial.”
Interested in the tension between the natural and the man-made, Karlin was working on a forthcoming collection in 2019: “We’ll show a capsule in Milan in April and then we’ll launch the full collection in New York in May,” she said of her work at the time. “Working on this collection, I’ve really given myself the space to push further the concept of usable sculpture.”
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Anna Karlin Ceramic Sconce, Small
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Composed of hand blown ridged glass, a glazed scalloped puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The textural differences are picked up beautifully by the light.
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Lantern Sconce - Short
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
The Lantern sconce presents a finely balanced form with a hand-finished antique brass patina accompanied by a frosted glass diffuser. The Lantern Sconc...
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Lantern Sconce - Long
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
The Lantern sconce presents a finely balanced form with a hand-finished antique brass patina accompanied by a frosted glass diffuser. The Lantern Sconce provides a warm glow and a un...
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Cell Sconce
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
An organic clay sculpture that has been cast in hot-patinated bronze. The addition of hand-blown glass completes this sculptural light form. Customization: Available.
Bronze
Anna Karlin Ceramic Pendant, Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
This family of lights are composed of hand-blown ridged glass, a scalloped glaze puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The difference i...
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Ceramic Pendant, Vertical
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Composed of hand blown ridged glass, a glazed scalloped puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The textural differences are picked up beautifully by the light.
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Porcelaine Wall Sconces by French Duo Rousse
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Spherical wall sconce made of tens of porcelain tiles put together to create this cocoon like shape flush-mounted to the wall. Made by the french artist duo Rousse. Each piece is si...
Porcelain
Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. Once the ceramic pieces are fired, Lime Plaster is ...
Ceramic
Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. The Unglazed Tera Sconce is fired without any glaze...
Ceramic
Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. The Unglazed Tera Sconce is fired without any glaze...
Ceramic
Sculptural wall light, France, 1980s, minimalist wall sconce
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A minimalist wall sconce featuring a softly sculpted, bowl-shaped form with an open center that reveals the bulb. Its organic silhouette and clean geometry reflect the refined aesthe...
Metal
Artisanal Tanku Wall Lamp
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
"Yucas" is a collaboration between Taller Maya and Difane, blending tradition and creativity in the lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to ...
Stone
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