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Evolution of the Tolomeo Lamp

In 1987 Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide introduced the contemporary classic Tolomeo table lamp designed by architects Michele De Lucchi and...
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INSTUDIO gets INSIDE THE DESIGN

Everyday products that we recognize as global icons for their beauty, efficiency, reliability, innovative qualities or stunning design are featured...
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Rectangular Lampshades are HOT!

  • rectangular lampshades
  • February 8, 2012
One of the biggest trends in lampshades are retro rectangular shapes customized with art-popping colors and designs. A fabric or paper lampshade...
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Add a Wall Sconce with Flat Wire Systems

  • flat wire
  • February 7, 2012
Have you wanted to add wall sconces to your foyer, fireplace surround or on either side of your bed but you have held off because you can't or...
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SWANK Venetian Glass Lamps from Dallas, Texas

INSTUDIO Design Directors can often be found searching local shops for interesting vintage lamps to complete design projects. Vintage lighting and...
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Ingo Maurer Lighting, Sculptural Works of Art

Lighting by Ingo Maurer is experienced as art that provides illumination. He was always among the first to experiment with new lighting...
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Seeing Vintage Desk Lamps in a New Light

  • Desk Lamps
  • May 10, 2011
Big desks & the lamps used to illuminate large work surfaces are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Small computers or laptops allow for...
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The fine art of lighting exhibited at ArtHaus

The interior Design Directors of INSTUDIO suggest keeping an open mind when considering resources for home design and décor. A shopping trip that...
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Green wise

  • Green Building Trends
  • February 3, 2011
As the world continues revolving and evolving into the future, so also do trends in the expanding Green Revolution. Some recent developments worth...
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Petzl Tikka 2 Headlamp Review

Thomas Edison would be proud of us, either that or really jealous. Within the past two years LED (light-emitting diode) technology has flourished....
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