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 Plinth 02
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Perched atop of a round fluted travertine plinth, organic forms carved from various types of stone embrace a hand-blown glass cylinder which glows from within. Materials: Light and ...
Travertine, Marble
Anna Karlin Lady Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Regarding the observer with a quizzical gaze, the human-scale Lady becomes another character in the room. Each glass head is handblown and may differ slightly, so making each piece u...
Brass, Aluminum
Anna Karlin Post Floor Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
In a strikingly simple design, an illuminated tube is strapped to a geometric steel base which is hand-finished in a soft nickel patina. Materials: Anti...
Steel
Anna Karlin Lava Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
An exploration of natural forms and precision of the man made, this light is a visual interpretation of that tension. Each volcanic lava boulder and steel curve is 3D scanned in ord...
Steel
Anna Karlin Seed Pod Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
This lamp is a visual exploration of fragility and balance in a robust piece. An arching stem ends in a hand blown glass sphere. Its long neck and heavy head are propped up by a weig...
Steel
Anna Karlin Handkerchief Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A monumental basin of tinted cast acrylic topped with hand-made scalloped glass cones is hung from and encased within an armature of nickel plated and patinated steel, replete with s...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Lamp II
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
The Revolve Lamp II is a solid oak standing lamp with a large frosted globe bulb. The lamp a poured bronze plate and is switched on the cord with a dimmer...
Wood, Oak
Miter Lamp II
By Michael Javidi
Located in Greenport, NY
The Miter Lamp II is a solid oak standing lamp with a large frosted globe bulb. The lamp stands on a poured bronze plate and is switched on the cord with a dimmer. The MITER Collect...
Wood, Oak
Anker
Located in Brooklyn, US
Anker Dimensions: 30" W x 10" D x 60" H Finishes offered: Fine Satin Stainless Steel
Metal
Bodur II by STUDIOFER
Located in Geneve, CH
Bodur II by STUDIOFER Materials: Basswood Dimensions: D 18, H 39 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for ins...
Wood
Numero 3-Floor Lamp by Patrizia Bertolini
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
The third lamp designed by Patrizia Bertolini for Horm (hence the name), this striking piece of functional decor boasts a simple yet elegant silhouette marked by gently curved lines ...
Steel
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan Floor lamp
Located in Forest, BE
This striking red tube floor lamp showcases remarkable design elements, including a gracefully shaped base and stem, well-balanced proportions, and refined details such as a small ro...
Metal
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