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 Arc Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Comprised of a beautifully tapered arc held in perfect balance by a white glass orb and our signature large plumb weight. Available in brushed brass, antique brass and satin black (...
Steel
Anna Karlin Body Sconce
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Clay sculpture is cast in bronze, hand blown glass is then added to complete this sculptural light form. Available as a sconce or a pendant. Shown here as a sconce. Materials: Bro...
Bronze
Anna Karlin Lantern Sconce - Short
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
The Lantern sconce presents a finely balanced form with a hand-finished antique brass patina accompanied by a frosted glass diffuser. The Lantern Sconc...
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Lantern Sconce - Long
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
The Lantern sconce presents a finely balanced form with a hand-finished antique brass patina accompanied by a frosted glass diffuser. The Lantern Sconce provides a warm glow and a un...
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Baby Sconce
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
An organic clay sculpture that has been cast in hot-patinated bronze. The addition of hand-blown glass completes this sculptural light form.
Bronze
Anna Karlin Sun Shade
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Designed to mimic the classic image of a beautiful woman shading her face with a wide brimmed hat. This wall light has swiveling arms and a rotating reflector, allowing one to direct...
Steel
Articulating Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating wall sconce Made in Italy Black metal & brass fixture, pivots left to right as well as the shade moves in all directions. Measures: 6.5”w x 21”d x 16”h.
Metal, Brass
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16 x H 82 cm Materials: Polished nickel, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Bl...
Glass
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16 x H 79 cm Materials: Black gunmetal, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal...
Glass
Adjustable Wall Sconce
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable Wall Sconce Made in Italy 5”w x 13”d x 12”h
Metal
BBPR Rare Large Wall Sconce Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
BBPR rare large wall sconce lamp with four heads and an articulating arm. Studio BBPR was a prominent architectural and design firm based in Milan, Italy, founded by architects Gian...
Metal, Brass
Arc Well Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A spot bulb shoots light into a sandblasted glass dome, the fixture creates a warm glow inside the glass. UL certified. Handcrafted in USA.
Brass
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