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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Klaylife Petal Pendant, Large Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Introducing our newest and most captivating pendant, The Petal. She takes statement lighting to a whole new level. Each clay petal is handmade in South Africa - no two petals are t...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Leather Chandelier - Extra Large Flat Top Whisper in Cream Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is handcrafted with swags of leather layered in graceful arcs for a stunning-yet- natural look...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Leather

Klaylife Barrel, Grey Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact. The klaylife Barrel Pendant has been specially crea...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Dome, Denim, Medium Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement lighting perfectly on trend? Look no further than the Dome. This new design is modern, cool and anything but a chandelier. Its simple shape exudes warmth to any interio...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Clay

Klaylife Calabash, Clay Beaded Floor Lamp /Hanging Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Our newest creation, the Calabash has curves in all the right places. We designed these epic statement pieces for those who want B.I.G. The ultimate WOW factor and even better wh...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Clay

Klaylife Elongated Sash, Gold Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Long, lean and ever so lovely with added detail of a top and middle belly band.  The elongated sash clay beaded chandelier is especially designed for tall, double volume spaces. W...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Romantic Swag, XL, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Specially designed for the Romantics amongst us. The Romantic swag is no wallflower. She is designed to make all those who come in contact with her fa...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Clay

Wall Sconce-Leather-Urchin in Cream Stone
Located in New York, NY
Our Urchin wall sconce features an elegant pattern of hand-cut leather strips. All hard-wired lighting is UL-listed for dry locations. Not suitable for outdoor use. PRODUCT INFORM...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Leather

Leather Chandelier - Extra Large Whisper with Crown in Cream Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is handcrafted with swags of leather layered in graceful arcs for a stunning-yet- natural look...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather

Chandelier, Medium-Short Whisper in Cream-Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Each chandelier is hand- made with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating layers of movement and texture. The ambient light from within the fixture emerges into the room in a ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Leather

Chandelier - Leather Urchin Medium Double-Ball in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating delicate layers of movement an...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather, Cut Glass

Chandelier - Leather - Whisper Large Flat Top in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is handcrafted with swags of leather layered in graceful arcs for a stunning-yet- natural look. The ambient light from within the fixture provides a soft glow. All hard-wired lighting...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather

Chandelier - Leather Urchin Medium Double-Ball in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating delicate layers of movement and texture. The leather is draped ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather, Cut Glass

Pendant-Porcupine Quill Drum
Located in New York, NY
Sustainably sourced porcupine quills are bound together to create this light fixture's striking drum shade. Because of the organic nature of the materials, no two pendants are exactl...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Organic Material

Standing Lamp-Natural Kudu Horn Double Twist
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in South Africa, this naturally elegant floor lamp features four intertwined natural African kudu horns that appear to be suspended above a wooden base, which is wrapped in top-stitched wildebeest hide. . All hide and horn has been sustainably sourced as an agricultural byproduct. Due to the use of natural materials, each piece is unique and may vary slightly from image shown. Product information Bulb: 60W Dimensions: 80" H x 20" W; base, 12" W - 8" Harp & Finial Finish: Natural Hide / Satin nickel Made of: Antelope Horn / Hide Made in: Cape Town, South Africa Includes extra-large drum...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Horn, Hide

Leather Chandelier - Small Round Whisper with Crown in Cream-Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is handcrafted with swags of leather layered in graceful arcs for a stunning-yet- natural look...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Copper Crafts Ltd Copper Lamp Made in Africa
Located in Leicester, GB
Midcentury table lamp in Copper. The lamp has an attractive shape and two-tone copper details to the finish. Made in Zambia by Copper Crafts Ltd. A fabulous unique vintage lamp for a...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Copper

Emerald's Eye, Custom Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculpture are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Rope

So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 42 L X 38 D X 83 H cm Materials: Handmade Ceramic, Brass, Raffia Shade Founded by South Africans and li...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

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Brass

Totem #1 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied details which gives it a hand crafted aesthetic. The terracotta base is finished in...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bronzed Balls Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silhouette lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. The dark Ebonized Oak is combined with bronzed steel components and finished with a raff...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Steel

Indoor / Outdoor Bohemian Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Rope

Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Rope

Totem #2 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied details which gives it a hand crafted aesthetic. The terracotta base is finished in...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass

Klaylife Sphere, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact. Lovers of all things round will rejoice in each clay bead hand threaded onto it...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

TOTEM #3 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The TOTEM lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied details which gives it a hand crafted aesthetic. The terracotta base is finished in...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass

Klaylife Valentine, Clay Beaded Entry Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Our newest collection, Valentine, takes old fashioned romance to a whole new level. The new entry pendant is perfect for ceilings that are lower - i...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Olio Wall Sconce by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Olio Wall Sconce by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 19 x D 4 x H 37 cm Materials: Solid Oak N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and Furniture design studio. N I S H creates contemporary...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Oak

2 x Klaylife Sphere, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact. Lovers of all things round will rejoice in each clay bead hand threaded onto it...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Floor Lamp, Large, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Taking the span of almost a year from inception to completion, we are so thrilled to share our new collection which is available now for Pre-Order. The New Moringa Floor Sculpture ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Swish, Medium, White, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A three-tiered, modern chandelier with an optional swishy tail. The Swish is our new clay beaded pendant and is like jewelry for your home! A unique take ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Wall Sconce-Leather-Urchin in Cream Stone
Located in New York, NY
Our Urchin wall sconce features an elegant pattern of hand-cut leather strips. All hard-wired lighting is UL-listed for dry locations. Not suitable for ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Folk Art lamps - Hand carved African Figures on a black base - A decorative brass rod extend to the top with two custom made Lamp Shades...
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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass

Klaylife Petal Sconce, Clay Beaded Wall Sconce, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Introducing our newest and most captivating pendant, The Petal. She takes statement lighting to a whole new level. Each clay petal is handmade in South Africa - no two petals are t...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Jewel Modern Handmade Shou Sugi Ban Oak, Brass, Copper & Raffia Floor Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jewel bespoke floor lamp is designed by Egg Designs and hand crafted in South Africa. The Jewel lamp is crafted with a Shou Sugi Ban Oak base which id polished to achieve a l...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

Amoeba Bohemian Indoor / Outdoor Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Rope

Chandelier-Small Urchin in Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Subtly resembling a jellyfish, the Urchin Chandelier is handcrafted with varying lengths of stripped leather, creating delicate layers of movement and texture. The leather is draped by hand to give it a more feminine, organic feel. All hard-wired lighting...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather

Klaylife Handmade Clay Beaded Macramé Chandelier, Medium, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
This one of a kind, utterly unique and magnificent macramé clay bead chandelier is collaboration between klaylife and Australian artisan Elena from three Queens Interiors. Elena’s signature, intricate and creamy macramé work has been interwoven with soft grey-toned clay beads. The result is a chandelier that’s romantic and delicate, making it ideal for bedrooms or lofty spaces where you want a softer look. Each piece created will be unique, a one-off piece of art never to be replicated. We can work with colour and size specifications. The klaylife beaded macramé is a handmade, modern chandelier with a Classic style. An extension to the L.I.M klaylife chandelier...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Swish, Extra Large, White, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A three-tiered, modern chandelier with an optional swishy tail. The Swish is our new clay beaded pendant and is like jewelry for your home! A unique take on a chandelier and stand...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Copper and Glass Surlight Modular Chandelier by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Contemporary interior lighting inspired by African Tribal Craft. This three tiered Surilight Chandelier has a cascade of copper plated rings which are adorned with molded recycled...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Steel

Klaylife Ornate, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
For those seeking something a little more sophisticated. The Ornate ticks all the traditional chandelier boxes. Classic silhouette, additional ‘bowl’ at the base with a cluster of...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Very Rare Handmade Copper Floor Lamp from R.S.A., South Africa, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Never seen an identical lamp, probably unique. Handmade in South Africa. Marked. Executed in copper sheet, each lamp comes with 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired an...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Copper

Chandelier, Leather, Whisper Large Flat Top in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is handcrafted with swags of leather layered in graceful arc...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Handcrafted Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in cast bronze using the lost wax method. Handmade - sculpted, cast and finished individually by hand maki...
Category

2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pendant, Porcupine Quill Triple Leather Trim
Located in New York, NY
Porcupine Quill Pendants are made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa. All three style options are crafted from genuine porcupine quill, resulting in a unique and eye-catching style. ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Leather, Organic Material

Klaylife Elongated Sash, XL, Gold Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Long, lean and ever so lovely with added detail of a top and middle belly band.  The elongated sash clay beaded chandelier is especially design...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Barrel, Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact. The klaylife Barrel Pendant has been specially crea...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Modern, Modernist Style, Cast Compound, Brass & Raffia Double Arm Pod Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern retro styled table lamp has a black or white cast compound base embossed with a graphic pattern. The double brass arm with raffia s...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass

2 x Small Blush Pink Ombre Barrel + 1 x Medium Blush Pink Ombre Barrel
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact. The klaylife barrel pendant has been speciall...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Wall Sconce, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Due to popular demand - klaylife now available in wall sconces! The beaded shield design bringing a bit of Africa to your walls. Perfect paired as ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Barrel, Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact. The klaylife barrel pendant has been specially crea...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Earthy Loop table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
The two Seed table lights are deliberately simplistic to echo the nebulous beginning of a tree – and by extension – the hesitant beginning of life itself at the start of time. The sw...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bronzed Gills Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silhouette lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. The dark Ebonized Oak is combined with bronzed steel components and finished with a raff...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Steel

Stellar 70's Inspired, Small Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke table lamp is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This table lamp is part of the Stellar collection which ...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass

Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Rope, Fabric, Wood

Totem #3 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Totem lamp collection is inspired by Brutalist forms. Each piece is finished with hand applied details which gives it a hand crafted aesthetic. The terracotta base...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Brass

Unique and Highly Decorative Congolese Hardwood Tree Trunk Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unique and highly decorative Congolese hardwood tree trunk, displaying burly freak growths all-over and mounted as a standing lamp. Beautiful original 1970s lampshade...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Earthy Eye table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
The Eye lamp was created as an imaginary creature that embodies the physical attributes of different life forms that fascinate me. As an artist, I often get lost in a make-believe wo...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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