Lighting that's delighting: Five new looks to inspire you
Amelia Thorpe shines a light on the latest designs.


David Hunt’s warm glow
Inspired by mid-century design, the Hyde pendant features hand-spun metal shades in Butter Brass and Marmalade, £1,400, shown here with the Hyde table lamp in Juniper, £390, and wall light in Marmalade, £318, all David Hunt Lighting. 01295 672628; www.davidhuntlighting.co.uk
Soane’s woven beauty
The Rattan Petal hanging light, medium, £3,000, is made by weavers at Soane Britain’s Leicestershire workshop. 020–7730 6400; www.soane.com
Susie Watson’s art of glass
Contemporary meets classic in the design of the Tall Reeded Glass Jar lamp base, £165, shown here with the 18in pleated Red Sasha linen lampshade, £125, both from Susie Watson Designs. 0344 980 8185; www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk
Porta Romana’s art work
Designed by artist Gareth Devonald-Smith for Porta Romana, the Thera chandelier, from £5,400, is based on 20th-century sculp-tural forms, constructed from steel and brass with a decorative Plaster and Gold finish. 01420 23005; www.portaromana.com
Neptune take to the floor
The Chetham swingarm floor lamp, from £180, features two pivot points for angling the shade, as well as a height-adjustable stem, useful for many a reading nook, from Neptune. 01793 934011; www.neptune.com
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Amelia Thorpe is a design and interiors journalist and regular contributor to Country Life. She spent the first half of her career book publishing, before jumping the fence to become a writer — a role that she adores. Amelia lives in London with her husband and two roguish dogs.
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