Best Lighting Designs Spotted in 2023

Harnessing light in a reliable, functional and attractive way was one of humankind's major 20th-century achievements. Here in the 21st century, designers continue to push the second and third categories. Here's the best of what we saw this year. Atelier de Troupe's Kyoto series consists of sconce lights made, surprisingly, from cast aluminum. Industrial designer Bernhard Osann's Bird is an elegant desk lamp with no base. These VL 56 pendant lamps, designed by functionalist architect...