Born in London, Anna Karlin studied visual communication at Central Saint Martins and the Glasgow School of Art. Now based in New York, she is a multidisciplinary designer, working on interiors and art-direction projects in addition to launching her Furniture + Fine Objects and Anna Karlin Fine Jewelry collections.
Karlin renovated a two-story, burned-out former print shop on the Lower East Side and transformed it into a multipurpose workplace. “Designing, building and opening our showroom and studio in Manhattan really gave people a chance to experience firsthand the types of spaces we can create,” she says. “Since then, we’ve had so many requests that we’ve been able to take on some really exciting projects, both residential and commercial.”
Interested in the tension between the natural and the man-made, Karlin was working on a forthcoming collection in 2019: “We’ll show a capsule in Milan in April and then we’ll launch the full collection in New York in May,” she said of her work at the time. “Working on this collection, I’ve really given myself the space to push further the concept of usable sculpture.”
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Anna Karlin Lady Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Regarding the observer with a quizzical gaze, the human-scale Lady becomes another character in the room. Each glass head is handblown and may differ slightly, so making each piece u...
Brass, Aluminum
Anna Karlin Plinth 01
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Organic tubes of bronze emerge from a rectangular fluted travertine plinth. An acrylic tube suspended in space provides a soft glow. Materials: Light Travertine, Matte White Acrylic...
Travertine, Steel
Anna Karlin Plinth 02
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Perched atop of a round fluted travertine plinth, organic forms carved from various types of stone embrace a hand-blown glass cylinder which glows from within. Materials: Light and ...
Travertine, Marble
Anna Karlin Intervention Floor Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
This lamp explores the relationship between glass and light, subverting its normal interaction. Here, glass becomes the softer of the two in the partnership, and the light becomes a ...
Brass
Anna Karlin Lava Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
An exploration of natural forms and precision of the man made, this light is a visual interpretation of that tension. Each volcanic lava boulder and steel curve is 3D scanned in ord...
Steel
Anna Karlin Mulberry Cone Floor Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A sinuous curve of carved hardwood terminates in a hand-upholstered conical silk shade. Inside the shade, a hand blown white glass teardrop houses the light source. Available in Wh...
Silk, Blown Glass, Wood
Architectural Floor Lamp by F. Fabian
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modern Italian Halogen floor lamp in matte black and polished brass; this torchiere also includes a pivoting shade.
Metal
Mano Standing Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, US
Mano Standing Lamp Dimensions: 18"D x 12"W x 73"H Finishes offered: Polished Brass (Mirror Outside / Brushed Inside) Aluminum Base, Fine Satin Stain...
Metal
Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian floor lamp. Chrome and glass.
Foundry Floor Lamp by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
Foundry Floor Lamp by Resident Dimensions: W 28 x D 18 x H 190 cm Materials: Bronze, Aluminium, Acrylic. Weight: 12 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resi...
Aluminum, Bronze
Ombra Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Floor Lamp Ombra with structure in solid brass in vintage finish with iron and stainless steel hardwares, 5 bulbs, lamp holder type E27, max 40 watt, 220-240 Volt, dimmable, dimmer ...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Iron
The Standard Lamp - Floor
By PARCTA
Located in SURRY HILLS, AU
The Standard Lamp Collection is an Australian made lighting collection. Commonly used in building construction for its durability and strength, industrial C-Channel aluminium is re-i...
Aluminum
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