Anna Karlin
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 Ceramic Pendant, Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
This family of lights are composed of hand-blown ridged glass, a scalloped glaze puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The difference in texture between the elemen...
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Dimple Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in PARIS, FR
Dimple: A metaphoric table lamp
Dimple explores as a metaphore the emotional and physical aspect of dependency and support. While the glass is still hot and in the stage of hand ...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Marble
Travertine Form Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in PARIS, FR
A scultptural light between floor and ceiling.
Carved travertine and handblown glass works stretch between floor and ceiling. It is both sculpture and light-giving. The height of ...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape D
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Brass, Steel
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel, Brass
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape B
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel, Brass
Anna Karlin Original Wooden Chess Stool, Shape C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Oak
Anna Karlin Original Wooden Chess Stool, Shape D
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Walnut
Anna Karlin Puddle, Travertine
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made from carved Travertine, these tables nest perfectly and can be moved individually to suit the space.
Given the nature of the material, there are various shades and coloring t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Travertine
Anna Karlin Pillar Counter Stool, Shape A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Three organic forms make up the series. Made to work individually or as a group.
Handmade in New York.
Materials: Walnut, Red Oak, Ash
Dimensions: W – 15? x H – 25? x D – 15...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Anna Karlin Large Lantern Pendant
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
The large lantern pendant presents a finely balanced form with a hand-finished antique brass patina accompanied by a frosted glass diffuser. The piece provides a warm glow and a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Form Light, Bronze
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Cast bronze, handblown glass and marble works stretch between floor and ceiling. It is both sculpture and light-giving. The height of each Form is tailored to fit perfectly in any sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Anna Karlin Pillar Counter Stool, Shape B
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Three organic forms make up the series. Made to work individually or as a group.
Handmade in New York.
Materials: Walnut, Red Oak, Ash
Dimensions: W – 15″ x H – 25″ x D – 15″
Cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Anna Karlin Slump Chair
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made to work from every viewpoint, this wonderfully comfortable armchair combines maple burl with soft lines.
Materials: Maple Burl, Boucle
Dimensions: W – 24?, H – 40?, D – 40...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Maple, Burl, Bouclé
Anna Karlin Slump Chaise
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made to work from every viewpoint, this wonderfully comfortable chaise combines maple burl with soft lines.
Materials: Maple Burl, Boucle
Dimensions: W – 24?, H – 40?, D – 71-3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Bouclé, Maple, Burl
Anna Karlin Bump Table, Shape C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Carved from travertine or wood, these tables take their cue from carved Igbo Stools. There are four variations in the series.
Given the nature of the material, there are various s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Travertine
Anna Karlin Curved Chaise
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Solid steel is carefully bent into a perfect reclining angle. The curve rests on a single sphere with bolsters for cushioning, both hand finished with a light antique brass patina.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Form Light, Travertine
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Carved travertine and handblown glass works stretch between floor and ceiling. It is both sculpture and light-giving. The height of each Form is tailored to fit perfectly in any spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Anna Karlin Puddle, Burl
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made from beautiful golden burl, the two tables nest perfectly and can be moved individually to suit any space.
Please inquire regarding burl selection, options vary from what is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
Anna Karlin Findings Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A collection of lit forms hang from a bronze patinated metal armature. A perfect cylinder sits alongside a handblown glass orb and a glass teardrop within a perforated metal shade.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Anna Karlin Pillar Counter Stool, Shape C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Three organic forms make up the series. Made to work individually or as a group.
Handmade in New York.
Materials: Walnut, Red Oak, Ash
Dimensions: W – 15? x H – 25? x D – 15...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Walnut, Ash, Oak
Anna Karlin Face Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
This floor-to-ceiling light sculpture traces the profile of a face in tubular steel, with a rich bronze patina. A soft glow from within the eye gives the piece life.
Materials: Bras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Anna Karlin Curved Chaise, Small
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Solid steel is carefully bent into a perfect reclining angle. The curve rests on a single sphere with bolsters for cushioning, both hand finished with a light antique brass patina.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Pendant Mirror
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made to hang from the ceiling, this sculptural piece has an articulated 5x magnifying side mirror.
Note: Mirror must be mounted to the wall as well as the ceiling. Please see Tear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel, Brass
Anna Karlin Sketch Light - Small
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
It is as the name suggests, a sketch brought to life. Glowing porcelain shades made in England hang from its metal structure. Inside each shade, a hand blown white glass teardrop hou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Anna Karlin Seed Pod Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
This lamp is a visual exploration of fragility and balance in a robust piece. An arching stem ends in a hand blown glass sphere. Its long neck and heavy head are propped up by a weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Moon Cabinet
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Each of these three glass vitrine cabinets contains a sphere made from a solid piece of marble which has been meticulously hollowed out from an opening only 1.5? in diameter. This ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Dimple Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Dimple explores the idea of dependency and support in both an emotional and physical sense represented in this piece by the inherent material qualities of glass, metal and marble. Wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Anna Karlin Bump Table, Shape A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Carved from travertine or wood, these tables take their cue from carved Igbo Stools. There are four variations in the series.
Given the nature of the material, there are various s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Travertine
Anna Karlin Chess Piece Bedside Side Table
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across board, these sculptures are perfectly sized for a bedside table. Available in four shapes, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Chess Piece Side Table
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across board, these sculptures are placed throughout a room. They are made to work in series or alone each of the four shapes is made from cold rolled steel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Small Lantern Pendant
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
The Lantern pendant presents a finely balanced form with a hand-finished antique brass patina accompanied by a frosted glass diffuser. The Lantern Pendant provides a warm glow and a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Brass
Anna Karlin Boobs Decanter, Clear
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made from hand-blown glass to hold water, wine or anything you else you fancy.
Capacity: 1750ml / 60 oz. When ordering, please specify clear or green glass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Boobs Decanter, Green
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made from hand-blown glass to hold water, wine or anything you else you fancy.
Capacity: 1750ml / 60 oz. When ordering, please specify clear or green glass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Ceramic Sconce, Small
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Composed of hand blown ridged glass, a glazed scalloped puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The textural differences are picked up beautifully by the light.
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Brass, Steel
Anna Karlin Spear Light, Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A conical light source at one end and a handblown matte white glass orb on the other hold this piece in balance. The central hinge mechanism allows adjustment of the fixture to any d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Counter Height Chess Stool, Shape A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Taking their cue from the original Chess Stool Series, these forms have been elongated to serve as larger pieces within a room. Perfect for counter height use and made to work in ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel, Brass
Anna Karlin Counter Height Chess Stool, Shape C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Taking their cue from the original Chess Stool Series, these forms have been elongated to serve as larger pieces within a room. Perfect for counter height use and made to work in ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Brass, Steel
Anna Karlin Counter Chess Height Stool, Shape D
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Taking their cue from the original Chess Stool Series, these forms have been elongated to serve as larger pieces within a room. Perfect for counter height use and made to work in ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Brass, Steel
Anna Karlin Counter Height Chess Stool, Shape B
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Taking their cue from the original Chess Stool Series, these forms have been elongated to serve as larger pieces within a room. Perfect for counter height use and made to work in ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel, Brass
Anna Karlin Squidge Candy Dish
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
These free form vessels are handblown in New York using a unique method that makes each piece one-of-a-kind.
Due to the handmade nature of these pieces, dimensions may vary slight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Glass
Anna Karlin Squidge Fruit Bowl
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
These free form vessels are handblown in New York using a unique method that makes each piece one-of-a-kind.
Due to the handmade nature of these pieces, dimensions may vary slight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Glass
Anna Karlin Squidge Rocks Glasses, Set of 4
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
These free form vessels are handblown in New York using a unique method that makes each piece one-of-a-kind.
Due to the handmade nature of these pieces, dimensions may vary slight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anna Karlin
Materials
Glass
Anna Karlin Ceramic Pendant, Small
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Composed of hand blown ridged glass, a glazed scalloped puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The textural differences are picked up beautifully by the light.
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Layered Planters
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
These geometric, elevated planters are available in three different configurations. Sold individually with stand. Please fill base with rocks to allow for proper draining. Plant stan...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Stainless Steel
Anna Karlin Arc Light, Brushed Brass
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 and oil-rubbed bronze (a rich war...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Unknown Anna Karlin
Materials
Bronze
Anna Karlin Lantern Sconce
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...
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Cell 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.
Customization: Available.
Category
2010s Unknown Anna Karlin
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Anna Karlin Original Wooden Chess Stool, Shape A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Ash
Anna Karlin Ceramic Sconce, Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Composed of hand blown ridged glass, a glazed scalloped puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The textural differences are picked up beautifully by the light.
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin Ceramic Pendant, Trio
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Composed of hand blown ridged glass, a glazed scalloped puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The textural differences are picked up beautifully by the light.
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
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.
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Bronze
Anna Karlin Original Wooden Chess Stool, Shape B
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Oak
Anna Karlin Plumb Light, Short
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A white glass orb hangs side-by-side with our signature plumb weight, counter-balanced end points to a dramatic vertical arch.
Available in brushed brass and oil rubbed bronze. Ceil...
Category
2010s American Anna Karlin
Materials
Steel
Anna Karlin Ceramic Pendant, Vertical
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Composed of hand blown ridged glass, a glazed scalloped puck, and topped off with a large unglazed ceramic disc. The textural differences are picked up beautifully by the light.
Category
2010s Anna Karlin
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Anna Karlin furniture for sale on 1stDibs
Anna Karlin furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. There are many options in our Anna Karlin collection of furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. 0 vintage editions of these items are in stock, while there are 56 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of Anna Karlin's original furniture was created in Modern style in the United States during the 21st century and Contemporary. Many customers also consider furniture from May Furniture, Gregory Clark and, Crump and Kwash if you are looking for additional options. The prices for Anna Karlin furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $27,250, while pieces like these can sell for $5,874.
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