Is there any ONE item that can dress up a room more than a extraordinary chandelier? NO! KDH is on the hunt for a sweet new “chandie” to hang in the turret of our Victorian farmhouse. My first stop? Checking in with haute Hamptonite Kris Fuchs [pictured below], co-owner of SUITE New York, a mid-century modern and contemporary furniture showroom, to see what she is loving right now. SUITE’s carefully curated collection always includes iconic European designs, alongside newer pieces from international up-and-coming designers.

 

 

 

 

Kris shares, “For many of us, our Hamptons home is a vacation home [though I’d love to be out there year round]. This allows a certain amount of fantasy to come into play when choosing lighting. Let’s face it, most of the day is spent outside, or in the ocean, so we don’t turn our lights on all that much. So in reality, your Hamptons lighting needs to be as amazing ON as it is OFF. ”

 

Adding, “Another consideration is that when you do turn the lights on, you want your lighting to duplicate the effect the sun has on us. The sun warms us, make us happy, raises our Vitamin D levels, calms us, relaxes us. I want my lighting to have the same effect, but also be a conversation topic and a beautiful object to admire on it’s own.”

 

KDH ASKED KRIS TO CHOOSE THE 12 CHICEST CHANDELIERS FOR A HAUTE HAMPTONS HOME BELOW:

 

1. BL9XL

http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/bl9-pendant/106/
Designed by Robert Dudley Best in 1930

The BL9 pendant was dreamed up by the design team at GUBI as an extension of their iconic Bestlite collection. Bestlite has been in continuous production since 1930 and is an original Bauhaus design! The XL version (pictured) is bold in size yet unassuming in design, thereby complementing a variety of aesthetics.

$599.00

*Collection of pendant lamps with hardware and support in chrome. Diffuser available in matte black, matte ivory or white. *BL9S and BL9M are also available in all brass, or with hardware and support in brass and diffuser in matte black, matte white or matte gray.

 

 

2. LIGHTWEIGHT

http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/lightweight/528/
Designed by Tom Dixon in 1995

Lightweight, by Britain’s bad boy of design Tom Dixon, toes the line between traditional chandelier and industrial sculpture. Dixon, who frequently explores the idea of “drawing in space,” constructed Lightweight out of thin wires of anodized metal. The bulb diffusers are blown satin glass.

$6,842.00

*Suspension lamp comprising a lightweight geometric frame in anodized metal, elements in blown satin glass.

 

 

3. GIOGALI
http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/giogali/1580/
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1967

Pictures just don’t do justice to Angelo Mangiarotti’s iconic Giogali collection. Modern, glamorous and a bit edgy.

$916 to $27,333 depending on the size and composition.

*Collection of lamps composed of handmade crystal elements available in wide range of sizes, shapes and configurations. Crystal elements available in clear, white, black, chrome, gold, bronze or colored on request. Elements can be combined as desired on standard steel structures or on structures specifically designed for the client. Metal parts in chrome. Giogali pieces are made up of linking crystal elements available in clear, black, white, chrome, gold or bronze. In addition to a vast assortment of standard sizes and configurations, custom designs and colors are available upon request.

 

 

4A. NOON 12

The desire for simplicity and the pleasure in pure design led to a geometrical abstraction of natural branch forms thus resulting in the Noon Collection designed by El Schmid. The collection has an almost austere quietness to it which makes it all the more powerful. It is also one of the few lighting collections we offer with textile diffusers.

Noon 12 [above]
http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/noon-12/518/
Designed by El Schmid in 2006
Noon 12: $11,400 (white Lamitex shades) $11,900 (textile shades)

 

4B. NOON 5 [above]
http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/noon-5/1578/
Designed by El Schmid in 2006

Part of the larger Noon collection, the Noon 5 chandelier consists of five fabric lampshades suspended by black coated iron. The light diffuser is made of Lamitex, which provides a uniquely soft glow. Geometic, ecofriendly and downright good-looking, the Noon 5 is a SUITE New York bestseller.

$3,730 to $3,920

*Suspension light with five lampshades and frame in black coated iron. Light diffuser made of Lamitex. Lampshade available in black, white or warm grey textile. Lampshades available in two sizes.

 

 

5. KELLY CHANDELIER

http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/kelly-chandelier/1870/
Designed by Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler

(Also…Check out this video the designers just made of the production of the Kelly chandelier https://vimeo.com/61357928 )

Half a kilometer of brass chain of staggered lengths hang from 15 solid brass blades in geometric perfection. Sixteen twinkling light bulbs shine from behind the brass curtain for a heavy-dose of understated glamour. True jewelry for the home. [another version pictured at top of feature]

$11,500.00 (brass blades / brass chaines 32.0″x32.0″) $8,500.00 (brass blades / brass chaines 24.0″x 24.0″) $8,750.00 (black steel blades / black&silver chain, 32.0″x 32.0″) $6,750.00 (black steel blades / black&silver chain, 24.0″x 24.0″)

*Chandelier with solid black steel or brass blades with brass fittings and hardware. Half a kilometer of black and silver chain hang from the black steel blades at various lengths. Half a kilometer of brass chains hang from the brass blades at various lengths.

 

 

6. JEREMY COLE LIGHTING: WHITE FLAX [above]

“The key is surpassing people’s expectations.” – Jeremy Cole

Jeremy Cole is an award winning, world-renowned Artisan who has been pushing the boundaries of ceramics since he burst onto the design scene in 2005. His simple and ethereal designs have been featured in newspapers, magazines and recently, a number of museum collections around the world. Cole has undertaken a number of commercial commissions for hotels, boutiques, restaurants, offices and ocean vessels. Notable past clients include Harry Winston, Bulgari and Air New Zealand. His work also appears in private homes and yachts for an international list of private clients. A native of New Zealand, Jeremy Cole produces all his work by hand in his London studio with a small team of assistants. The small private operation encapsulates his ideology for elegance, beauty and craftsmanship.

WHITE FLAX http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/white-flax/1777/
One of the most spectacular works in his collection, featuring 350 porcelain “leaves” and some 2,500 components which help suspend the leaves on its hidden metal support frame. Although intricate, the design radiates a composed and utter calm.

starting at $20,925.00 for the 950x900mm diameter version

*The White Flax suspension lamp is constructed of 350 handcrafted porcelain ceramic leaves geometrically arranged for even light distribution. Available in two sizes. The frame is stainless steel and contains central glass diffuser and retractable lamp gear. The ceramic leaves are retained via patent alloy/silicon fixings.

 

 

7 JEREMY COLE LIGHTING: THE CYMBIDIUM CHANDELIER

http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/cymbidium-chandelier/1782/
Designed by Jeremy Cole.

Jeremy Cole’s simple yet highly opulent style manifests itself in an interesting exploration of the relationship between flora and art.

$14,925.00

*Hanging chandelier composed of hand crafted porcelain ceramic vessels with porcelain cymbidium orchid flowers. Flower stems lit via discreet lamp gear within the vessels with three hidden down lights. Steel frame with geometrically arranged vessels for even light distribution. Ceramics retained via patent alloy / silicon fixings. Discreet white ceiling rose complete with stainless steel wire suspension system.

 

 

8. JEREMY COLE LIGHTING: THE ALOE SHOOT

http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/aloe-shoot/1775/
Designed by Jeremy Cole.

All of Jeremy Cole’s works are produced in-house with a small team of skilled artisans working by hand to assist Cole in delivering his works to the world. His ideology is simple: “To constantly deliver through my mediums, beauty, elegance and craftsmanship, nothing more and nothing less.”

Starting at $6,375.00

*Suspension light with hand crafted porcelain ceramic leaves geometrically arranged for even light distribution. Available in three sizes in white, black, gold or silver. Stainless steel frame & retractable lamp gear. Ceramics retained via patent alloy / silicon fixings. Discreet white ceiling rose complete with stainless steel wire suspension system. *Also available as a wall sconce.

 

 

9. GRAPPOLO
http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/grappolo/636/
Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1965

The Grappolo light is extremely popular with architects and designers working on coastal homes. The shape and materials lend it a nautical air that naturally complements waterfront living.

Starting at $5,083.00

*Suspension light with three or four Murano glass globes in transparent, frosted or 3/4 frosted with a transparent band. Spacer and trefoil in burnished brass, socket element in metallic grey aluminum, ceiling hook in burnished iron and chain with twisted rings in grey painted iron.

 

 

10. ALLEGRO
http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/allegro-collection/530/
Designed by Atelier Oi in 2007.

The aluminum rods that make up the Allegro lighting collection move with a breeze to produce a discreet and beautiful wind chime effect that is magical. Perfect for a waterfront home. We have a Assai in our showroom and the same version was used at the W Hotel in Miami. They are spectacular and generate a multi-sensory experience.

Allegro Vivace (brown): 25.3″w 38.6″h $7,010.00
Allegro Assai (gold): 53.5″w 53.5″h $4,812.00
Allegro Ritmico (black): 29.5″w 31.9″h $4,812.00

*Collection of suspension lights comprised of aluminum elements that flow and combine together to give the lamp a light, geometric effect.

 

 

11. SEMI
http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/semi/1695/

The SEMI pendant collection is one of the most recognized shapes in Denmark and everyone smiles when they see it, remembering it from their childhood. It is simple and fluid and works as well solo as it does in a cluster. Each light comes with a silver dipped bulb to reflect the light in an interesting way. Though it is very simple, it still has a great impact.

$259 – $499

*Collection of arch-shaped suspension lights with shade in lacquered, spun aluminum. Three sizes available. SM1 and SM2 available in matte black, matte white, glossy orange, glossy blue-gray and glossy anthracite-gray. SM3 available in matte black and matte white.

 

 

12. BEHIVE
http://www.suiteny.com/products/suspension-lights/behive/1791/
Designed by Wener Aisslinger in 2012.

The Behive gives off the most amazing light. The cage-like structure and diffuser screen completely hide the light source so that these beautiful arcs of light are cast around the room.

$1,136.00

*Suspension light with structure in white polycarbonate and ABS. A diffuser screen on the inside conceals inner hardware.

 

 

 

Kris Fuchs moved to the East End as a teenager, and now spends the vast majority of her free time here year-round at her gorgeous Water Mill home [above]. SUITE New York has furnished many Hamptons homes, including her own, of course! You can check out her KDHamptons At-Home feature here: http://www.kdhamptons.com/kdh-exclusive-at-home-with-kris-fuchs-owner-of-uber-chic-design-house-suite-new-york/

 

**or go to: http://www.suiteny.com to learn more about Suite NY