Interior Design News and Events: Illuminating Designers

February 2021

An ethereal exploration of materiality and process, Omer Arbel’s 21 Series uniquely transforms porcelain into sculptural lighting elements.

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Anima: the absence and essence of light

February 2021

For Davide Groppi, designing a lamp doesn’t begin with drawing a preconceived form.

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Design With A Mission

February 2021

Luminaire's philosophy is to discover unique creators, designers, and products that represent what it means to be driven by good design.

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Experience The Vitra Summit

October 2020

Join Luminaire and Vitra for two days of interactive sessions on the future of design, all streamed to your home.

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Reimagine the Possibilities of Outdoor Living

July 2020

Reimagine the possibilities of outdoor living with Röshults, now available at Luminaire.

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Origine - A Bud of Light

May 2020

Davide Groppi’s newest design, like a bud, appears to emerge from the ground. Introduced on May 14, 2020 during a dedicated digital event.

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Arturo Alvarez's Visionary World of Lighting

November 2017

Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic effect.

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Cassina Returns to the Luminaire Family

August 2017

Since its inception, Cassina has represented a belief in line with Luminaire that good design has the power to affect people’s lives.

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Zanotta, an innovative Italian classic

July 2017

Because of its advanced design insight, Luminaire showcases many of Zanotta’s pieces on display in the showrooms, catalog and the online store.

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90 Years of Design: Cassina

May 2017

Today, Cassina is synonymous with Italian design thanks to its pioneering inclination for research and experimentation.

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Paolo Venini and his Furnace: A Murano Glass Maven

October 2016

His company, Venini, and his artistic practiced thrived during his nearly 40 year career thank to his cultured, enlightened and creative entrepreneurship.

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1966 - 2016: B&B Italia Celebrates 50 Years

September 2016

B&B Italia has revolutionized the industry through its unique approach to design, development and research.

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Beyond the Surface: The Fenice Table

June 2016

An icon of Italian design, Piero Bottoni’s Fenice table has returned to production after 53 years.

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LASVIT: Bohemian Perfection

May 2016

Respecting Bohemian glass traditions yet with a keen eye on new technologies, Lasvit, which translates to “Love & Light” in Czech.

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The Stockmans Blue Master: Piet Stockmans

February 2016

“There is absolutely no other ceramic artist who matches the vision, ambition, and industriousness of Piet Stockmans.

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Beyond the Surface: Edison’s Nightmare

January 2016

Designed by Harry Thaler for Davide Groppi, the designer explores the world through reinvented objects and juxtapositions.

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20th Anniversary of Lissoni's Frog Chair

July 2015

A favorite of Luminaire, we are glad to attest to the chair’s good design by it being as relevant today as it was when it was first designed.

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Fritz Hansen at Luminaire Chicago

February 2015

We are pleased to welcome Fritz Hansen’s master upholsterer of Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Egg™ chair to the Chicago showroom

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Utopia & Utility: Pia & Moritz Wustenberg

January 2015

As the name evokes, Utopia & Utility combines the functional with the fantastical.

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Beyond the Surface: My New Flame

July 2014

Illuminating interiors and the night sky since the Chinese qin Dynasty over 20 centuries ago.

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Nendo for Desalto

May 2014

Some times words fall short and there are inexplicably overwhelming emotions – that moment is what Nendo’s design strive to capture.

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Piero Ambrogio Busnelli: The Passing of an Icon

January 2014

On January 25, 2014, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, founder of B&B Italia, passed away, leaving behind a design community deeply saddened by the loss.

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USM Modular Furniture: Simple Versatility

October 2013

Swiss timeless design strips away the unnecessary; there is a purpose for each component, and there is no need for the superfluous.

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Heel from Nendo Inspired by Stiletto

June 2013

Heel, designed by Oki Sato of Nendo for legendary Italian manufacturer Moroso.

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Like Pastoe: 100 Years of Design Innovation

March 2013

This year Dutch furniture brand Pastoe celebrates 100 years of gifting the world with good design.

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Beyond The Surface: Kymo's Mashup Carpet

March 2012

Deconstructing the familiar and placing it within a contemporary context, Eva Langhans and Thomas Follner’s Mashup is a combination of vintage spirit.

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Salvatori at Luminaire

February 2012

As Luminaire is much more than a furniture showroom, Salvatori is much more than a stone company, and an ongoing conversation between the two firms.

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Luminaire and Salvatori Collaborate

January 2012

At Luminaire, we collaborate with the most pre-eminent designers, architects, design companies and luminaries who are transforming the world.

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Luminaire Welcomes Arper

January 2012

With a foundation in innovation, insight and research, Italian furniture manufacturer Arper partners with leading international designers.

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B&B Italia: Enhancing The Everyday

September 2011

Design shapes our everyday experiences, guiding how we view the world and how we move through it.

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Artek Introduces The White Lighting Collection

July 2011

Since it’s inception in 1935, Artek has pioneered human-centered design, believing that technology is indeed a powerful agent of emotional experience.

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Beyond the Surface: Favn

May 2011

Fritz Hansen's Favn sofa is the result of a creative dialogue between the company and the sofa's designer, Jaime Hayón.

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Glas Italia Headquarters

May 2011

Glas Italia headquarters radiates a new look, and Piero Lissoni, designer for the glass manufacturing company and close friend of Luminaire.

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Paola Lenti Enlivens The Senses

April 2011

At the Salone del Mobile, the past week presented us design lovers with a rush of emotional and visual experiences.

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Luminaire Presents Alternative

March 2011

Luminaire is pleased to host the North American debut of Alternative by prolific Spanish designer and architect Joan Lao.

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Beyond the Surface: Pivot

November 2010

An ingenious approach to cabinet design, Shay Alkalay’s Pivot is ideally suited to store small objects and everyday necessities.

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Beyond the Surface: Illusion Tables

October 2010

Appropriately named Illusion, Jean-Marie Massaud’s series of tables utilizes innovative glass processing techniques.

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Beyond the Surface: Hiroshima Chair

October 2010

A harmonious blend of tradition and craft, Naoto Fukasawa’s Hiroshima chair for Maruni exhibits an honesty of materials and subtle warmth.

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