Luminaire Events

Front Forty Press Reception November 2, 2007 In 2007, Chicago-based independent art publisher Front Forty Press released four significant titles: Sonneteer, Graffitecture, Matt Volla’s Unruly Drawings and Short Stories Illust...
Illuminate October 10, 2007 Luminaire and Anke Loh shed good light on some major happenings in fashion and furnishings for Illuminate, an event that delighted all lovers of innovative design. At Illuminat...
Luminaire Welcomes Ernst Gamperl to Chicago June 12, 2007 Luminaire was pleased to introduce Ernst Gamperl and his impressive body of work to a Chicago audience during NeoCon 2007. Ernst Gamperl’s work speaks for itself. It does not ...
Elke Walter: Origami February 2, 2007 Elke Walter's clothing offers the wearer a feeling of hidden luxury rather than ostentation, elegantly combining virtuoso materiality with cutting-edge design to create uniquely di...
Belgian Brilliance Takes Many Forms June 13, 2006 Belgium may be a small country, but it has given birth to a large number of design talents. To highlight the contribution of Belgian design on the current landscape, Luminaire sho...
New Boffi Kitchen & Bath Studio Opening April 20, 2006 In a relentless pursuit to create environments that affect people’s lives, Luminaire renovated the Boffi Kitchen & Bath Studio, making it even more dynamic and engaging for visitor...
The World of Cappellini October 25, 2005 Stepping into the world of Giulio Cappellini is certainly a unique experience. Since 1974, when Giulio took the helm of the company, the direction has shifted from the manufact...
Luminaire Welcomes Richard Sapper to Chicago June 14, 2005 During NeoCon 2005, Luminaire explored new cutting edge design by Richard Sapper. Halley, a collection of LED lighting for Lucesco Lighting, is further evidence of Sapper’s in...
An Evening with Enzo Mari April 20, 2005 Following Enzo Mari's lecture at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, sponsored by the Visiting Artists Program's Thick Design Series, Luminaire welcomed Mari and guests to ...
Luminaire Welcomes Konstantin Grcic to Chicago June 15, 2004 Luminaire proudly welcomed Konstantin Grcic to Chicago during NeoCon 2004 to share his creative perspective with the design community. Among the first to discover this brillia...
Luminaire Welcomes Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec to Chicago June, 2003 Despite their youth, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have developed a mature and distinct visual style, described by Jasper Morrison as "thoughtful and disciplined, with a real spirit o...
Paola Lenti Textiles November, 2002 The soul of Paola Lenti design lies in a balance of form and function. An eye to the future has led her to experiment with innovative technologies and unusual materials.A commitmen...
Luminaire Welcomes Ron Arad to Chicago June 11, 2002 In our continuing quest to bring the best design talents to you, Luminaire hosted a standing-room-only event in Chicago, featuring Ron Arad. The event was highlighted by an informa...
Black Ash Baskets Reception & Exhibition February, 2002 On February 7, Luminaire proudly displayed the work of basket maker Jonathan Kline. The exhibition debut with a reception on the third level of our Chicago showroom. Jonathan K...
Good Design: At Work, At Home October, 2001 In conjunction with the Chicago Design Show, Luminaire proudly unveiled "good design at work at home," a display depicting the Luminaire philosophy by exhibiting product and image...
Luminaire Welcomes Günter Wermekes to Chicago September, 2001 On September 6, Luminaire proudly welcomed German-born, jewelry designer Günter Wermekes to the Chicago showroom. The event included a lecture, that provided insight into Wermeke...
Luminaire Welcomes Maarten Van Severen to Chicago June, 2001 On Tuesday, June 19, heralded designer, Maarten Van Severen held an insightful lecture at the Zolla/Lieberman Gallery in Chicago. Among the Van Severen admirers in attendance, were...
Chicago Showroom Third Level Grand Opening June, 2001 On Monday, June 18, Luminaire unveiled a light-filled third-floor addition to its Chicago showroom, providing a space to present ideas and products that challenge the traditional b...
Droog Design Seven Year Retrospective January, 2001 On Thursday, January 25, Gijs Bakker, renowned designer and co-founder of Droog Design, held a well attended lecture at the Zolla/Lieberman Gallery in Chicago. Mr. Bakker offered i...
The Essential Home November - December, 2000 Luminaire inaugurates The Essential Home, the first in an annual series of special installations during the Chicago Design Show that presents contemporary design as a total environ...
Luminaire Welcomes Antonia Astori to Chicago November, 2000 As part of our continuing quest to bring the very best of the design world to you, Luminaire welcomed Antonia Astori to Chicago. Antonia Astori has been involved in many collaborat...
Cappellini: A Tribute to Form November, 1999 Design visionary Giulio Cappellini shares with guests his company's vision, their award-winning collection of designs and stories about the designers he has worked with over the ye...
Luminaire Welcomes Shigeru Uchida to Chicago June, 1999 World-renown designer Shigeru Uchida reveals the Japan influence on design in his works and others in an enlightening lecture presentation, with a reception following in the Lumina...
An Evening with Ingo Maurer October 1, 1998 Lighting genius Ingo Maurer reveals the thought behind some of his greatest designs in a lecture presentation, with a reception following in the Luminaire showroom, where the new I...
Luminaire Welcomes Enrico Baleri to Chicago June 8, 1998 On June 8, Enrico Baleri shared with Luminaire guests his unique vision, both for product design and for his company, Baleri Italia. More than 150 guests joined Luminaire to hear ...
An Evening with Alberto Meda February 1998 Italian designer Alberto Meda presents incredible insight into materials, process and design, from the perspective of an engineer, then joined guests for a gala reception in the sh...
Luminaire Welcomes Ross Lovegrove to Chicago October, 1997 Designer Ross Lovegrove enchants guests by discussing his inspiration for new products from furniture to housewares to beauty in a lecture presentation, with a reception to meet Lo...
Rolf Fehlbaum Special Lecture June, 1997 Vitra Chairman Rolf Fehlbaum shares with guests his early influences, including Charles and Ray Eames, and the design collection of 20th century greats he has amassed....
Vitra Collection: Chicago Debut January, 1997 Basel-based Vitra Collection debuts at Luminaire, offering chairs, tables and office systems for both home and office. Debut reception showcased the latest Vitra Museum chair minia...
International Interior Designers Association November, 1996 Luminaire owner and founder Nasir Kassamali addresses the public and IIDA regarding the beauty and functionality of Italian Design from 1965 to the present....
Luminaire Welcomes Piero Lissoni to Chicago June 1996 Designer Piero Lissoni shares his vision on his new collection with the design trade and the public....
Lunch & Learn with Herbet Ohl June, 1995 Luminaire inaugurates its Luminaire Office showroom, and introduces Tecno and Fantoni. Architect Herbert Ohl also gives a lecture on "Design for Living" at the Zimmerman Gallery....
Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibition of Design & Architecture April, 1995 ...
Lunch & Learn: New Design from Milan June 1994 Luminaire unveils a selection of new products from the Salone del Mobile....
Luminaire Welcomes Piero Castiglioni to Chicago June 1993 Architect and lighting designer Piero Castiglioni presents a lecture on The Architecture and Technology behind Modern Lighting....
New Chicago Showroom Grand Opening with Antonio Citterio November 1992 Antonio Citterio speaks about his architecture and design projects....
Lunch & Learn with Jasper Morrison June 1992 Luminaire introduces an extensive selection of designs from Milan's Salone del Mobile. Designer Jasper Morrison presents his "Three Sofas" for Cappellini and "Atlas" tables for Ali...
Lunch & Learn with Paolo Piva June 1991 A two-day event co-sponsored by B&B Italia. Paolo Piva unveils his revolutionary Artema seating system. Carlo Forcolini presents the Uni-X seating system featuring a unique and sim...
Oscar Tusquets Presents Spanish Design March, 1991 Spanish architect and designer Oscar Tusquets opens Luminaire's exhibit of cutting-edge Spanish design. A gala hosted by Luminaire boasts a guest list including representatives fro...
Lecture: Design: Vignelli August, 1990 Massimo Vignelli autographs copies of "Design: Vignelli." This book is a collection of essays by art and design experts on the influence of Massimo and Lella Vignelli's designs....
Lunch & Learn: Preview of New Designs by Six Manufacturers June, 1990 Six manufacturers present a preview of their designs: Alias, Casigliani, B&B Italia, Zanotta, Interlubke and Driade. B&B Italia introduces the "Domus" Program. Guest designers incl...
Chicago Showroom Grand Opening with Piero Busnelli November 1989 Piero Busnelli of B&B Italia inaugurates the Lumianire Chesnut Street location in Chicago with a lecture on the discipline of design....
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