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.
Sunflower 9 V2.1 / Bamboo & Brass Chandelier Handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo Sunflower 9 V2 Mobile Chandelier is a multicolored monumental sculptural mobile chandelier. It is designed specifically to be customized for large volume spaces, such as tall ...
Brass
Sunflower 14 / Bamboo & Brass Mobile Chandelier Handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo Sunflower 14 is a monumental sculptural mobile chandelier largely inspired by Alexander Calder. It is designed specifically to be customized for large volume spaces, such as t...
Brass
Bamboo Cassiopeia 7 V3: 4A3B Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a horizontal mobile chandelier with 7 glowing handmade bamboo polyhedrons. Also available with porcelain polyhedrons. The Cassiopeia series was designed for spaces with ...
Brass
Bamboo Ivy 5: E2F2G Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivy 5: EFFGG is a large mobile chandelier with 5 glowing bamboo polyhedrons, arranged in size order. The Ivy Series is a vertically oriented variation which mimics the shape of Ivy vines. Our unique mobile chandelier system can be configured into many variations, extended both vertically and horizontally. We work closely with our designers to explore what will work perfectly for their projects. Utilizing 3D models, full scale mock-ups, and finish samples, we develop the design until it is exactly right. The hanging frame...
Brass
Bamboo Sunflower 14 V1: Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great example of the custom mobile chandeliers we love to make. We worked closely with our client to develop the unique sunflower color along with the site specific configuration. Please look at our website for more images. We would love to work with you on a large custom piece for your project. Our unique mobile chandelier system can be configured into many variations, and extended both vertically and horizontally. We work closely with our designers to explore what will work perfectly for their projects. Utilizing 3D models...
Brass
Bamboo Constantin 4: ABCG Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our unique mobile chandelier can be configured into many variations, extended both vertically and horizontally. We work closely with our designers to explore what will work perfectly...
Brass
Iris Chandelier: Modern Brass Ceiling Light Kinetic Lamp
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
The Iris chandelier is composed of four Iris shades balancing off two black stained Australian wooden Boomerang. Each shade can be adjusted to have an upward pointing light, a downwa...
Brass
Brass Balancier Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful aged brass chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with four brass arms carrying two adjustable up- and down lights (cones an...
Brass
Calder Aged Brass Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful aged brass chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with four brass arms carrying two adjustable up- and down lights each, top...
Brass
Iris Melody: Modern Brass Chandelier Light Kinetic Ceiling Lamp
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
This Elongated chandelier is a modern statement. Our design considers the atmosphere created by the light that shines out of the fixture as much as the design of the fixture itself. ...
Brass
Large 1950s Italian Chandelier In Brass, Glass and wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier from the 1950s – Mid-Century Modern style The chandelier has eight elegant, curved arms in polished brass, each with a tapered wooden holder and a matt opaline gl...
Brass
1960's Chandelier in Brass with Fiber Glass Shades made in Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
Mid-century chandelier with eight arms in brass. The arms are made from hexagonal tubbing giving the chandelier a unique character . Eight fibreglass shades compliment the form .
Brass
