The Northwest is aglow with new lighting makers and collections that combine craft with high design.
Moon Moon Lighting Co.
In Seattle, a late-night conversation between architect Ashley Zaworska and lighting designer David Nebert was the start of a beautiful collaboration. “It turned out that designing lighting is something both of us had always wanted to do, so when we met, it was a natural progression,” Nebert says. When Zaworska realized many of her architectural clients were keen to incorporate custom lighting, Moon Moon was born.
So far, the duo has designed a series of five sconces along with a chandelier, all inspired by the region’s coastal and forested landscapes. “Everything feels grander in the Northwest, and the range of colors and textures here play into our pieces,” Nebert explains. A combination of modern shapes and materials with moments of natural inspiration, such as the undulating white oak slats of the duo’s Wave Chandelier, yield fixtures that lend a subtle Northwest feel. “I hope our pieces make people feel immersed in the details,” Zaworska says. “Then, they might notice more details in the world around them.”
Light and Dwell
Oregon-based interior design firm Light and Dwell is bringing their trademark 50-50 approach (50% vintage, 50% contemporary) to a new line of lighting. Created in partnership with Huey Lightshop, the nine-piece collection includes sconces, lamps and a pendant, each offering a contemporary spin on Scandinavian design. “For years, I’ve sourced vintage lights for clients that are one-of-a-kind but not accessible to the general public,” explains Light and Dwell’s principal designer Molly Kidd. “For this line, I was inspired to create something that appeared vintage but was actually new.”
The pieces in the collection each play on patinated brass and creamy white linen, with the studio’s signature scalloped edge squiggling its way into lamp shades and sconce arms. The modern simplicity combined with more traditional materials captures the Scandinavian feel for which Light and Dwell is known. Every piece is handmade, an extension of the studio’s core values around sustainability and supporting artisanal makers. For Kidd, the designs are meant to feel artful and sculptural while still capturing something timeless. “These lights add so much elevation to any space,” she says. “I hope people sense that and enjoy them for years to come.”
