Honest, well-conceived, beautifully designed and expertly crafted pieces. Collections of iconic vintage light fittings, such as Mantis and Gras, have successfully established themselves in our homes as true classics of contemporary interior design. That said, DCW is committed to creating timeless designer light fittings whose style will never go out of fashion. Unaffected by the passage of time, DCW Editions’ light fittings will transport us into their own world, adding a touch of character to every room in your home.
Among DCW Editions’ many ranges of lamps and light fittings, the ‘Here Comes the Sun’ collection of contemporary light fittings stands out. Designed in 1970 by Bertrand Balas, a renowned architect from Toulouse, the designer pendant lights in the HCS collection are inspired by the sun and provide soft lighting for your living spaces. Installed in pairs or trios, this stylish metal pendant light adds a contemporary touch to any room. Switching on this pendant light with its open globe allows you to enjoy a luminous and soothing moment in a warm and unique atmosphere. Available in white and bronze metal, this pendant light will take pride of place above your rattan or bamboo coffee table with elegance.
Although not exactly inspired by the same sun as Bertrand Balas, designer Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost and architect Dominique Perrault conceived the ‘In The Sun’ lighting collection as part of the refurbishment of the Pavillon Dufour at the Palace of Versailles and as a tribute to the Sun King. Indoor lighting takes on a festive air with this range featuring jagged sun motifs, whilst the mirror-like effects of the reflections in the steel lend these light fittings an almost baroque feel. Perfect when arranged in a cluster in a large loft or as a kitchen chandelier, this type of satin-finished brass wall light contrasts beautifully against rustic-style walls. The E27 LED bulb in this attractive wall spotlight casts a softly diffused light through the clear glass. We also love the adjustable table lamp with its switch offering five brightness settings, allowing you to light up your home and create a unique, cosy atmosphere by adjusting the light intensity to suit your mood.
Another highly popular range is the Mantis collection of steel light fittings in matt black or anthracite, designed by Bernard Schottlander in 1951 and reissued in 2013 by DCW Editions. The shade of the minimalist Mantis floor lamp in black metal seems to defy the laws of gravity. The flexible Mantis designer pendant light is adjustable, allowing you to bring a welcome source of light to the darker corners of your home. The lampshades of the Mantis designer lamps feature a unique curved shape that will put the spotlight on your favourite decorative pieces. Finally, the Mantis industrial accent lamp is perfect as a designer desk lamp, kitchen lamp or decorative lamp to place on a Scandinavian-style stool.
If you’re looking to add a touch of originality to your home’s lighting, the ‘In the Tube’ collection of wall lights is just what you need! The designer duo Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost and Dominique Perrault have created durable, one-of-a-kind designs that will add an industrial touch to both your interior décor and your outdoor lighting. Indeed, this designer light fitting is made from borosilicate glass, stainless steel (silver model) or anodised aluminium (copper and gold models) – durable materials that mean these wall lights can also be used as outdoor lighting. Versatile in nature, one can easily imagine this designer wall light as a pair, providing light above a double-bowl washbasin or even above the bedside table in the bedroom to lend a modern style to your interior lighting. Far from evoking a Scandinavian design aesthetic, the ‘In The Tube’ wall lights bring to mind the industrial and mechanical world of Jules Verne.
Whether you’re looking for a ceiling light, a decorative wall light, a designer floor lamp or an outdoor light, The Cool Republic invites you to discover a wide selection of high-quality products from DCW Editions, the quintessential French lighting brand.
