15 Unique & Sustainable Mood Lights
Set the mood at home with these beautiful, mindfully-made lamps
Set the mood at home with these beautiful, mindfully-made lamps
As spring approaches, we’re making some refreshing changes to our spaces: setting the mood with lighting offers a simple and effective way to add cozy updates to any room. We’ll be featuring lighting options from some considered brands: Gantri, Wooj, Burrow, and Schoolhouse who all offer an array of table, wall, pendant, and floor lighting with ethically sourced, planet-friendly materials and great attention to detail.
Gantri — Kobble Task Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Introducing Kobble: a collection rooted in the philosophy that design should be democratic from a designer who hardly needs an introduction. Karim Rashid is known for his unencumbered, contemporary pieces infused with personality and Kobble is no exception. The award-winning designer created a collection inspired by nature, allowing us to inject beauty into our everyday lives.
Gantri — Cerra Floor Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
The Cerra Collection was born from an obsession with the everyday curvilinear forms that surround us. Inspired by the ways in which flowers open and close with the passing sun, Cerra is a curvaceous light fixture from Bradley Bowers that naturally focuses and diffuses light into a room. True to Bradley’s design ethos to push the envelope through technology, he embraced Gantri’s 3D printing method with his renowned sense of futuristic optimism.
GANTRI — Word Table Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Designed by Studio Word, this unique light is inspired by classic Greek columns. Its unibody construction features vertical fillets to create a soft, interesting visual texture that instantly makes any room more elevated, warm, and welcoming. Word was designed as a table light, but its combination of classic architecture and modern design adds visual interest and elegance everywhere. It spreads a warm, gentle light up from the base to the top: at home from the entryway to the bedroom.
Burrow — Alumina Lamp | $75 off of $300
This sleek table lamp with an oversized, offset matte bulb has a keyhole slot in the base so you can hang it as a sconce for a totally different look. It includes the Sphere IV LED bulb, which starts dim and warms up to reduce eye strain, and the base of the lamp is available in chalk, charcoal, sage, blossom, or sapphire colorways.
Wooj — The Mini Wavy Lamp | Code SAMLIVING for 10% off
The perfect lamp for just about anywhere, the Mini Wavy is the Wavy Lamp’s little sibling. It’s a sweet small space companion and a palm-sized night light made of ecologically responsible materials and finishes by both humans and 3D printers.
Gantri — Arpeggio Table Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Drawing inspiration from hand-thrown ceramic vessels, Arpeggio is characterized by sculptural forms and carefully crafted proportions. This table light’s cylindrical, vase-like diffuser is individually elegant yet balances nicely with other decorative elements, alluding to Arpeggio’s definition: a sequence of notes that together form a chord. Beautifully balanced, Arpeggio Table Light will help you create a soothing, harmonious home environment from dawn to dusk.
Schoolhouse — Teig Lamp
Thoughtfully named after the German word for "dough," the Teig Table Lamp celebrates the wonder found in everyday moments with its delicate form and playful palette. Perfectly petite, the Teig's charming silhouette and portable scale perfectly embrace timeless design and utility, Its vibrant yet calming color scheme pays homage to the playful era of vintage Braun electronics. Featuring an ergonomically shaped brass dimmer switch to provide a wistful feel while in use, and a soothing satin finish, this sweet little lamp will bring a sense of cheer to every room.
Schoolhouse — Arbor table lamp
An ambient interior addition, the Arbor Table Lamp is ready to lend a little light to any room or corner. Perfect atop a credenza, console, or bedside table, this modern marvel celebrates the beauty of its natural materials. From its natural linen shade to its hand-turned maple wood base, this elegant yet versatile lamp is sure to add subtle sophistication wherever it rests. Assembled in Schoolhouse’s Portland, Oregon factory using ethically sourced domestic and global components.
Gantri — Gio Table Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
The Gio Collection is inspired by revolutionary Italian lighting designs of the 1970s, featuring seamlessly connected geometric elements in forms that radiate personality, warmth, and taste. If you’ve been searching for a mushroom light but are having a difficult time sourcing one, this makes for an ideal modern-day swap.
Gantri — Float Wall Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Float is inspired by Japanese glass fishing floats, which bob gently on the surface of the sea. Designer Viviana Degrandi says Float was created to be versatile: You can hang it on the wall or lay it on its side. “When it's on a table, it almost seems like the sphere is floating on water,” she says. “I wanted to create a light that was flexible, gentle, and simple — that would fit in any room of the home.”
Gantri — Aim Floor Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Introducing the Aim Collection by Smart Design: the first lighting solution designed for doing. From brainstorming your small business to planning your next getaway, Aim is designed to meet you where you are and lead you (and your lighting) in the right direction.
Gantri — Focal Wall Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Focal Collection is not your average task lighting. Inspired by the clinical lights of dentists and tattoo artists, PROWL developed a collection of lighting pieces designed for creative projects and creative spaces. As the name suggests, these lights are focal points. When pointed down, the light focuses on the work below and when pointed up, it becomes an ambient beacon within the home.
Gantri — Noah Floor Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
The Noah Collection was designed as a tribute to the birth of Filippo Mambretti’s son, Noah. The full, round form effortlessly recalls the shape of a pregnant belly – a symbol of motherhood. The diffuser and shade represent two souls residing in a single body, evoking the concept of new life. Filippo’s design was built on the idea that both life and light bring us hope for the future.
Gantri — Cantilever Table Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Last but not least, our introduction to Gantri: the Cantilever Table Light. This is the first piece we purchased from the brand, and after seeing it in our space, we immediately picked up a second one for another room. Inspired by iconic shapes and geometry, Cantilever is a simple, spherical table light with a whimsical twist. Its off-center globe sits on an elevated base to provide 360 degrees of warm, ambient glow with a space-saving footprint.
Gantri — Bamboo Large Pendant Light | Code SAM20 for $20 off
Bamboo Pendant Light is made for the modern minimalist with a love for nature. Its three modular designs gracefully diffuse light, creating a peaceful and adaptable ambiance that will enrich any space. Hailing from Milan, designer Viviana Degrandi has always felt called to make her creative ideas a reality. Growing up surrounded by classic architecture gave her a sense of responsibility to approach her work with a careful, studied hand. Inspired by 1950s design from Jean Prouve to Charles Eames, Viviana’s work combines classic forms with a modern sensibility.
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