The female-owned Andrea Claire Studio is making innovative strides to create eco-conscious, modern lighting that is sustainable, sculptural and wholly unique in design.
The studio was founded in 2011 in Brooklyn, New York, by American architect and artist Andrea Claire. She was inspired to create her lighting line after years of working with famed architect Frank Gehry, architecture and design firm The Rockwell Group, and the late acclaimed installation artist Vito Acconci.
Driven by a love of art and architecture and an eco-conscious ethos, Andrea Claire Studio uses renewable materials such as mouth-blown glass, bamboo veneer and hand-cast porcelain in their chandeliers and pendant lights, wall sconces and floor lamps.
Claire, an avid surfer, draws inspiration from the ocean in many of her lighting fixtures. The Pisces lighting collection, for example, came to fruition after she observed the movement of glowing kelp blades in the deep blue depths of the sea off the coast of Malibu. The line’s individual pieces are named after iconic surfboard designers — the Hilbers chandelier is named for Brian Hilbers, the McTavish chandelier is named for Australian surfboard guru Bob McTavish, and the Malcolm and Jacob sconces honor the Campbell Brothers Surfboards brand.
The influence of modernist Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncusi is also evident in the studio’s Sublimation-Thorn collection, which comprises glass shades, ellipses, stone blocks, thorns and spheres. Claire’s own inventive “polyhedron” geometric shape also features in pieces such as the Cassiopeia, Galaxy and Sunflower mobile chandeliers.
Since its inception, Andrea Claire Studio has amassed an A-list clientele, including MGM and Rosewood hotels and renowned interior designers such as Jean-Louis Deniot, Nicole Hollis and Elizabeth Bolognino, to name a few.
In 2017, Andrea Claire Studio expanded to the West Coast, opening a design and production studio in Los Angeles, California.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Andrea Claire Studio contemporary lighting.
Thorn: Sconce 302 in hand-blown glass by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Thorn Sconce 302 is a wall-mounted fixture featuring a pair of hand-blown glass diffusers above and below the aluminum stem. The 6” diameter cover plate mounts flush to the wall ...
Brass
Thorn: Sconce 301 in hand-blown glass by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Thorn Sconce 301 is a wall-mounted fixture featuring a single hand-blown glass diffuser atop an aluminum stem, with a plated stinger below. The 6” diameter cover plate mounts flu...
Brass
CB Sconce/ Handblown glass and brass wall mount by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cloudbreak: 201 Sconce was inspired by the shells and other sea life left behind in the wave patterned sand of receding tides. Like little pearls nestled in oysters, our hand blown glass sits perfectly on a wave patterned, CNC milled brass back plate. Hand blown glass comes in 4 colorways: Pearl, White...
Metal
Jacob Sconce / wall mounted fiberglass brass and glass by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Jacob sconce is part of Andrea Claire’s Pisces Collection, which is inspired surfing in ocean waves and by the mesmerizing movement of glowing kelp blade...
Brass
Malcolm Sconce/ brass fiberglass and glass handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Malcolm sconce is part of Andrea Claire’s Pisces collection, which is inspired by the mesmerizing movement of glowing kelp blades in sunlit waters. This carefully crafted pie...
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Murano glass and brass sconces.
Brass
$1,295 / item
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Handmade Brass & Opal Glass Wall Sconce, Edie by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall s...
Brass
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the moder...
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
Large White Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sophisticated modern wall sconce, featuring a sculptural assembly of glass panels mounted around a central brass structure. The lamp is composed of two vertically curved glass elem...
Brass
$5,475 / set
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 9 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Opalene Glass with 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, created in Italy in the 21st century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure associated with Venetian glassmaking. The sconces feature opalene glass, renowned for its delicate translucence and milky, ethereal quality, which allows light to diffuse through the material gently, creating an elegant and ambient glow. The opalene glass is adorned with 24-karat gold flecks, a hallmark of Murano artistry that imbues the pieces with a subtle yet luxurious shimmer. The intricate bullicante detailing—a technique that uses trapped...
Gold, Brass
Sconce / Flush Mount in Glass and Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seven brass cones are mount to mirrored glass to perfectly reflect each bulb, giving the illusion of lights floating in space. Measures: Diameter 45 cm. Depth 6 cm.
Metal
$4,573 / item
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Conchiglie Sconce Glass, Brass, Gold MediumSize
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The 'Conchiglie' wall light is pure expression of refinement, elegance and attention to detail. The crystal element (extra-light and satin white crystal) have been curved and hand crafted. The support structure is in 24 kt gold plated...
Crystal, Gold, Brass
$5,900 / set
H 20.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Murano Glass Alligatore Sconces, Hand-Blown, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This pair is made of hand-blown glass with a beautiful “alligatore” texture. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. T...
Murano Glass
$1,475 / item
H 16.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Contemporary Handmade Sculptural Brass & Opal Glass Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Please note: *The Etcetera Sconce is currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* The Etcetera Sconce balances the sculptural with the streamlined. ...
Brass
$10,475 / set
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 9 in
Set of 4 Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces in Opalene Glass w/ 24Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of four modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, created in Italy in the 21st century, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure associated with Venetian glassmaking. The sconces feature opalene glass, renowned for its delicate translucence and milky, ethereal quality, which allows light to diffuse through the material gently, creating an elegant and ambient glow. The opalene glass is adorned with 24-karat gold flecks, a hallmark of Murano artistry that imbues the pieces with a subtle yet luxurious shimmer. The intricate bullicante detailing—a technique that uses trapped...
Gold, Brass
$3,000 / item
H 38 in W 13 in D 9 in
Halo Sconce 4, Brass, Hand Blown Glass Contemporary Wall Sconce, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Kalin Asenov designs and fabricates lighting in Savannah, GA. Asenov works with a team of artisans and manufacturers to prototype, and build all pieces in his studio. The design o...
Brass