LIGHTING - Sculptural Wooden Lampshades

I have a bit of an obsession with lighting... modern mainly, although I'm also partial to an ostentatious chandelier too. That is why the designs by Tom Rossau caught my eye. His creations use primarily wood veneers and occasionally plastic or mirrorfoil for a striking, statement centre piece.

The lights work especially well with energy-saver bulbs since the light these give out is typically harsh and cold and the veneer cuts down on this. The light which comes out is "warmed" and "softened" by the wood and you can see the grain inside the veneers. The rounded shapes, softness of the light and use of mostly natural materials helps create a calming effect. As well as this the lights are amazing sculptural pieces which the eye is drawn too whether or not the light is switched on.

Check out the beautiful shapes all intricately carved and carefully made in Denmark. They remind me of jellyfish but the clean lines also make them the perfect addition to a modern home.

Here are my favourites...