FEELING LIGHT
Value Unsung Heroes They may not be as Instagrammable as showpiece chandeliers or statuesque floor lamps, but Sonneman notes that many key sources of illumination go nearly unacknowl- edged—from caged exterior wall lamps to industrial linear metal reflectors. “Indirect reflectors have the weight and grit of a differ- ent time but the relevance of classic indus- trial design,” he says. “Good, functional design endures and finds new relevance.” What’s Right and What’s Popular So how does Sonneman decide what light to bring into the world? “We are creatively free to innovate by design, but our inspiration must be justified by market acceptance,” Sonneman explains. In other words, designing a perfect piece of lighting can’t do any good if it doesn’t sell. “Creativity is quantified by performance,” he continues. So the company will continue to innovate, while also looking to the market to guide what pieces will be manufactured and distributed. That said, cer- tain central tenets animate the process. “We are foundationally committed to modern- ism—simplicity, innovation, and technology,” says Sonneman. It just may be the philosophy that shapes the next great lighting choice you bring into your home. ■
The Corbett Jai-Alai plays with light—filtering it through clusters that resemble the sports equipment after which the piece is named.
LIGHTING IS ESSENTIAL TO THE EXPERIENCE OF A SPACE
From below, the Mitzi Hope appears like interlocking pearl rings.
Pivoting shades make the Kohler Vorleigh especially versatile.
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