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Embracing Nature

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In the late 19th Century, architect Antoni Gaudi was deeply influenced by the atmosphere of forests for the interior of his masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona, Spain.

Sagrada Familia Cathedral interior. Barcelona, Spain

Gaudi’s stunning buildings in Barcelona, Spain, remain a legacy to his life-long belief that we need look no further than nature to see construction at its supreme. The most ambitious of his works is the Sagrada Familia cathedral. Gaudi took over design in 1883 and the building is due to be finished in 2026, 100 years after his death.

The cathedral’s awesome interior is inspired by the idea of a forest that invites prayer. Tree-like columns branch off near the roof for support, and in-between skylights contain green and gold glass to reflect light. Enhancing the feeling of standing on a forest floor and Gaudi’s plan to create a contemplative atmosphere are large colored glass windows letting in dappled sunlight.

A century or so later, Currey & Company is even incorporating living matter into its designs. They are embracing the unity of opposites with functional pieces inspired by organic forms found in nature.

Sacred gingko leaves, serene lily pads and blooming calla lilies are just a few of the natural shapes their lighting, furniture and accent pieces have been designed to emulate. Crafted from metal, wood and ceramic, these designs never wilt but stand the test of time.

Gin Kyo Chandelier & Bohlend Cabinet

Currey & Company 9000-0133 – Ten ginko leaves created for Currey by a master sculptor adorn the ring of the Gin Kyo Chandelier. The piece’s 10 lights come to life behind these natural accents and gleam off of its Dark Contemporary Gold Leaf finish.

Currey & Company 3000-0021 – A true work of art with many functions, the Bohlend Cabinet not only features an interior storage drawer with felt liner, teak veneer surfaces and adjustable tempered glass shelves, but an antiqued mirror back panel and an LED touch light with three-way setting. Its eye-catching design of hand-cut ginko leaf marquetry is made of mappa veneer and is perfectly contrasted by the solid teak construction and solid brass hardware.

Currey & Company 6000-0067 - Calla Lily Table Lamp

Currey & Company 6000-0067 – Calla Lily Table Lamp

Pretty as a picture! Intricate hand-formed ceramic flower petals create a feminine lamp chic enough to handle any style room from vintage to modern. The fantastic texture of the crafted flower base contrasts with the soft silk shade in eggshell and the Antique Brushed Brass hardware gives it a warm finishing touch.

Currey Moves Outdoors

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Currey & Company, best known for its indoor lighting products (chandeliers, wall sconces, table and floor lamps), has expanded its offering to include outdoor lighting.

The TWELFTH STREET Collection

The TWELFTH STREET Collection includes four styles – the Ripley, Bening, Giatti and the Faracy, which each come in three finish options; Midnight (Pure Black), Starlight (Black with Silver), and Moonlight (Black with Gold). It is the only outdoor lighting collection in the industry to offer a 5-Year Trilux Finish Guarantee against cracking, fading and rust.

Ripley Outdoor Wall Sconce

Currey & Company 5500-0015 – The Ripley Outdoor Wall Sconce features a timeless geometric design, perfectly framing the light within the lantern.

Bening Outdoor Wall Sconce

Currey & Company 5500-0010 – The Bening Outdoor Wall Sconce is a classic lantern design featuring clean lines of iron encasing seeded glass.

Giatti Outdoor Wall Sconce

Currey & Company 5500-0019 – The Giatti Outdoor Wall Sconce is a sleek, unobtrusive accent featuring seeded glass and curved iron pieces.

Faracy Outdoor Wall Sconce

Currey & Company 5500-0018 – The Faracy Outdoor Wall Sconce blends contemporary and traditional with its clean lines and decorative fleur-de-ls.

We expect this new outdoor lighting collection to grow into a significant part of the company’s business and look forward to more outdoor lighting offerings in the future. With a workforce in Atlanta and Currey International in the Philippines, Currey & Company brings to the marketplace merchandise that not only speaks of the touch of the human hand, but also utilizes a myriad of natural materials.

 

Dark & Stormy

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Currey & Company 3244 - Clara Folding Screen

Daring, dramatic, and dressed to kill. The Clara Folding Screen is an audacious accent piece that commands attention. Three wooden panels are stretched with Natural Black Linen, then completed with carefully fitted bands of gleaming Brass for a look that is pure glamour.

Currey & Company 3257 - Cadena Three Drawer Chest

The bestselling Cadena Three Drawer Chest is a dramatic mid-century statement piece with unexpected details that make it stand out. Perched atop a solid brass-cladded base, this good-looking wooden chest is finished in Natural Black Linen and accented with rich Bronze embellishments.

Currey & Company 6244 - Ultimo Table LampCurrey & Company 5222 - Malverne Wall Sconce, LeftCurrey & Company 4195 - Kendall Cocktail Table

Stylized natural elements interpreted through a lens of darkness permeate Currey & Company’s new Dark and Stormy Collection. Touches of antique brass, smoky glass, and geometric shapes give it a modern edge.

LED Filament Light Bulbs

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Filament aficionados can get their vintage fix with new LED Edison bulbs that eat one-tenth the energy of the incandescents, but cost about $15 apiece. Vingate Edisons are seriously wasteful, guzzling five to 10 times the energy of new bulbs on the market.

This antique style bulb has a warm white hue that creates a vibrant glow reminiscent of early 20th-century lighting. Install this bulb in an exposed socket pendant and truly enjoy its distinctive shape and color.

LED filament light bulb

Create an antique flair in your home without outlandish energy costs with this LED filament light bulb. The PLT ST1918022C Edison style bulb is silicone coated and UL listed to achieve a vintage elegance with all of the benefits of an LED bulb. The warm white, 2200K color temperature will provide a comfortable display so enjoy energy-efficient, classic lighting with this LED filament ST19 bulb. Use with an ELV dimmer switch to achieve smooth, effortless dimmability.

Available from stores such as 1000bulbs.com, the shaped glass is exactly like a traditional standard round and fits regular light fittings with good representation of colors. Therefore the bulb is fantastic for atmospheric lighting, in a Beckett Trio Pendant light (as shown below), as well as discreet lighting.

Beckett Trio Pendant

Currey & Company 9969 – Voluptuous glass spheres are suspended at differing heights in this polished minimalist piece. The simple elegance of wrought iron, enhanced with an Emery Rust finish, gives the Beckett Trio Pendant a cultivated industrial feel.

Inspired by Thomas Edison’s original carbon filament design, new LED bulbs create an iconic glow while saving you in energy costs.

Currey & Company Chandeliers

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Currey & Company wrought iron chandeliers have long been the specialty of the company, but the range of materials has been extended to include hand-carved wood, porcelain and brass. With styles ranging from classic to contemporary, these chandeliers are embellished with a variety of decorative elements such as crystal, seashells and other natural materials while some are unadorned. The attention to detail and fine workmanship Currey & Company chandeliers exemplify is characteristic of this vibrant collection.

Browse Currey & Company’s wonderful collection of unique chandeliers at Bronson Design Studio. We have dozens of fun and interesting novelty chandeliers to choose from. Here is just a sample of what you will find.

Currey & Company 9208 - Mondo Orb Chandelier

A stylized globe is updated with modern industrial accents to create the look of the Mondo Orb Chandelier. Four lights glow from behind a rough-cut projection that displays the continents over a gridded Molé Black wrought iron frame. Four chains add to the rustic look of this fashionable piece.

Currey & Company 9492 - Stillwater Chandelier

Currey & Company 9492 – An ode to tranquility, the Stillwater chandelier features strands of natural Oyster shells thoughtfully hung along the Blacksmith finished wrought iron framework. Casting a warm ambiance through the veil of shells, this light reminds one of relaxing by the seaside.

Currey & Company 9026 - Medusa Multi Pendant

The latest addition to our series of ocean-inspired lighting accents, the Medusa Multi Pendant is a fabulous homage to one of the most dazzling and mysterious organisms found under the sea. Five lights glow from skillfully crafted “jellyfish” at different heights, each featuring a gleaming hammered Nickel-finished brass dome above sleek Clear glass tentacles. This striking piece will make a fun and spirited complement to modern interiors.

Currey & Company 9262 - Tobago Lantern

Organic elements and the human touch deliver just the right amount of exotic intrigue to the Tobago Lantern, a piece that embodies Currey and Company’s focus on sustainably developing attractive products that incorporate influences from all over the world. This handcrafted piece made from Natural bamboo recalls the traditional huts that have been built on tropical islands for years.