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 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
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
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
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
$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
$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
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint. While Edie evokes a certain feeling ...
Brass
$4,570 / 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
$13,500 / set
H 10 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Set of Four Italian Handblown Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso
Located in Queens, NY
SET of Four Italian Modern Handblown Glass Wall Lights, Sconces, Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Blown Glass
$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
$5,975 / set
H 13 in W 8 in D 9 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Sconces in Smoked Rose & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They featur...
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
$6,200 / set
H 28.75 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Layered Venetian Glass Sconces, Pink, Hand-Blown Glass, Murano, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. They each feature layers of clear and white “scavo” hand blown glass. The central layer is a lovely pink hue....
Brass
Ridged Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of two elements of Murano glass, ridged and smoked, put together with a polished brass central band. Two lights per sconce.
Brass
$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
The Etcetera Sconce balances the sculptural with the streamlined. With an organic feel, the Etcetera Series uses design geometry to create pieces tha...
Brass
$1,475 / item
H 16.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Contemporary Handmade Sculptural Blackened Brass & Opal Glass Wall Sconce
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
The Etcetera Sconce balances the sculptural with the streamlined. With an organic feel, the Etcetera Series uses design geometry to create pieces tha...
Brass