Spotlight on glass

Lighting is touched with artisanal appeal in a profusion of glass designs. In this look, the intricate patterns and unique textures created by hand-blowing capture the light and make each piece unique. Color palettes remain neutral while metal accents polish off the look for a sleek, sophisticated air of style.

From Martha Stewart Lighting from Murray Feiss, a tapered drum shade trimmed with white grosgrain ribbon sits atop a mouth-blown glass base with white fluid swirls on a polished nickel base.

Hand-blown, textured black glass contrasts with antiqued solid brass trim on the table lamp from Decorative Crafts, topped with a black hardback fabric shade ($300).

Simon Pearce's Lyra lamp showcases a transparent hand-blown glass base with air bubble effect, complemented by a chic silk shade ($595).

Deeply toned hues glow from Dale Tiffany's hand-blown favrile art glass lamp with a chrome finish and fabric hardback shade ($300).

The Cosmic nine-arm chandelier from Waterford Lighting features colored lead crystal balls in three shades of olive and amber ($6,400).