Lightovation presented a slew of great product introductions, but a few stood out for their innovation, use of materials, keen understanding of evolving market trends, or thoughtful backstory. Here are the five products that earned a HAT tag in Dallas over the weekend.
Avenue Lighting‘s Palmea multi-drop fixture features teardrop-shaped textured glass panels that can be hung at any length and can easily be removed for an LED update through a Quick Connect feature. Company founder Chris Tizian shows off the fixture in the company’s relocated and expanded showroom.
The Ondine wall mount from Quorum is a multilayered fixture of stenciled and sculpted starburst petals that create great shadow play on the wall. Head of design David Patton said, “We’re trying to create this extra dimension of experience to the lighting fixture.” Ondine is shown here with Del Rey.
Designer Breegan Jane, who expanded her assortment with Savoy House at this market, named this oyster-embellished ring pendant Leanne after her mother who used to create wreaths from the same shells. It was a true “labor of love” to convey an organic shape in the companion oyster chandelier, Jane said.
Kalco designer Taka Ishii named this new multi-drop pendant Kiriko, after the Japanes crystal-cutting technique. He chose the herringbone pattern for the lead crystal cylinders because of its popularity in interior design (think herringbone floors) but they make an equally stunning design statement in this new fixture, which is available in blue, smoke or clear and as a wall sconce.
Quoizel previewed the Lenora fixture, which has a unique feature that enables one to dim, change the color and move each of the five smoked glass pendants of this liner fixture up and down individually or in unison using a remote control. Product designer Laura Chaves demonstrated its capability for a showroom visitor. The company is seeking feedback on the new high-tech piece, which will determine if it brings it to market in June.
