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 Body Sconce
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Clay sculpture is cast in bronze, hand blown glass is then added to complete this sculptural light form. Available as a sconce or a pendant. Shown here as a sconce. Materials: Bro...
Bronze
Anna Karlin Baby 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.
Bronze
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 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 - 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 Plumb Sconce
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A white glass orb mounted on an elegantly curved rod is counter-balanced by our signature small plumb weight. Available in satin black or brushed brass. Custom sizes are available. ...
Steel
Pensee Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The Pensee is a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With a classic profile and compact design, the new Pensee Wall Sconce offers the best luminaire experience to ...
Steel
Ontah Sconce by Badari
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning sconce is a touch of lavish elegance into a sophisticated interior. Either to flank an entryway mirror, to adorn a living room, or to illuminate a bedroom, this piece w...
Onyx, Brass
Arredoluce Sconce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arredoluce sconce newly rewired for a standard socket.
Brass
PRIMA Sconce - 20"
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A half moon of hand carved marbled alabaster reclines in a ribbon of solid oil rubbed bronze. Custom sizes available. Models in the collection are individually hand-crafted by the s...
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Small Sea Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Small ea Wall Sconce by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 13 x W 20.5 x H 20.5 cm. Materials: Brass and glass. Different finishes available: raw brass, aged brass...
Brass
OLO W2 Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
OLO W2 Wall Sconces always originates from a circle or a line. Using the basic elements to create the picture of a light, Designer White challenges our every imagination by series th...
Steel
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