About Yuko Nishikawa
Yuko Nishikawa is a Brooklyn-based design and ceramic art studio that aims to find the mystery and beauty in everyday lives, and values joy in communicating these discoveries through installations and collections of objects which include sculptural ceramic lighting, contemporary art objects, accessories, vases, and tableware. We also believe joy spreads. Through experiments and training we explore the emotional language objects convey, in relation to the space and the people who interact with them. Each product is individually handmade with a combination of techniques i...Read More

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Featured Pieces
Contemporary Hand-Built Matte Pink Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Spore Floor Lamp
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary sculptural ceramic floor lamp has a trumpet shaped double-layered ceramic body in a matte pink glazed finish on a hand-...
Category
2010s North American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Multi-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White bowerbird family is a contemporary sculptural multi-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed in multiples. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character.
Component dimensions and weight:
Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 h in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm
2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
25W incandescent lamp included
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship Behavior...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Double-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Bowerbird couple is a contemporary double-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed as a pair. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character.
Component dimensions:
Shell 4-6 diameter x 12-14 height in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm; 2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source:
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
25W incandescent lamp included
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship behaviour, a project inspired by the curious behaviour of the Satin Bowerbird, the eastern Australian birds...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-built Single-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Bowerbird single is a contemporary single-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. The humorous friendly form makes a playful interior accent when installed with a single shell. The individually hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable uniqueness.
Component dimensions
Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 height in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm
2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source:
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird Collection is from Courtship Behavior...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Mico, Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nico's Cousin Mico is a contemporary hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights. The han...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rico, Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mico’s Cousin Rico is a contemporary hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights. The han...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Nico Lamp, Sculptural Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nico is a hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights. The handmade ceramic globes and th...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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