ILEX Architectural Lighting is toasting Michael Graves & Associates’ 50th anniversary, unveiling three new additions by the beloved American architect and designer to its Portfolio Collection. Like Graves, the new lights have a larger than life presence. While they each have their own distinctive styles the new Table Top, Theia and Fete lights all take projects to new heights. They also boast elegant features in unexpected proportions and a variety of finishes and configurations to suit a range of applications.
The new designs complement and add depth to ILEX’s range. In detail, they are:
Table Top: Graves’ Table Top sconce is the classic table light, elevated—in both the aesthetic and literal sense of the word. An haute twist on the typical tabletop design, it features a flared, blown glass shade and cylindrical stepped stem perched atop an integrated wall-mounted ledge. The metal surface under the ledge is ornamented with a subtle curl. The soft square-edged shade, which houses the LED source, is a stunning element, formed out of single cast glass. Ideal for hospitality environments and ADA compliant, the Shiny Opal glass diffuser is attractively contrasted by Architectural Bronze, Antique Brass, Brushed Nickel or Polished Nickel finish options. Halogen light source is also available.
Theia: For sophistication on a theatrical scale, the stately Theia pendant is a smart solution. A reference to the Greek mythological term for “Goddess,” Theia has a captivating quality. Its stunning, large format shades are composed of the finest blown glass, which is virtually free from imperfections. Theia is available in two configurations, a neat row of three, or a square composition of four of the shades suspended from metal mounting. While Theia nods to a traditional aesthetic, its dramatic proportions and industrial details make for an avant-garde light suitable for a wide range of settings. Mounting finish options include Architectural Bronze, Antique Brass, Brushed and Polished Nickel, or Satin Brass. Incandescent light source comes standard. Fluorescent is also available.
Fete: This festive pendant is composed of a drum-shaped acrylic diffuser ensconced in smooth tubular columns that elegantly encircle the light. At once classic and modern, Fete’s diffuser is conveniently available in both a shiny or matte finish to suit the needs of a variety of projects. Metal finish options include Architectural bronze, Antique Brass, Brushed and Polished Nickel, Polished Brass and Nickel, as well as Satin Brass. Incandescent light source comes standard. Fluorescent and LED options are also available.
Finish options include Architectural Bronze, Brushed Nickel, Polished Nickel and Antique Brass; lamping options are Incandescent and Flourescent.