Autumn is in full, cosy effect, gracing our homes with a calming colour palette and the craving for a golden glow. The perfect time of year for Tom Raffield to launch two stylish new versions of his best-selling Skipper Lighting Range! These new designs represent a fresh interpretation of the brand's renowned Skipper Pendant, reimagined in achromatic hues to cater to a wide range of interiors.
From modern apartments and Georgian hallways, to cosy cottages and barn conversions, the brand's iconic aesthetic seamlessly harmonises with any interior style. Tom Raffield is pushing the boundaries of design and sustainability, crafting beautiful and unique pieces that are sure to light up your home.
Tom Raffield, renowned for blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, is excited to announce the launch of two new striking additions to his iconic lighting range: the Solis Skipper Pendant Range and the Noctis Skipper Pendant Range.
- Tom Raffield, founder and designer
The Solis Skipper Pendant Range, hand-shaped from beautiful whitened oak, embraces Scandinavian design principles while exuding a bright, airy aesthetic. Its open, sculptural form allows light to radiate in all directions, casting a stunning interplay of light and shadow. Ideal for both contemporary and classic interiors, this timeless piece is perfect for spaces that seek a subtle, yet eye-catching centrepiece. This is an exclusive limited edition run of a unique colourway - once they're gone, they're gone!
On the other end of the spectrum, the Noctis Skipper Pendant, crafted from ebonised, sustainably sourced poplar, offers a striking contrast with its deep, dark tones. After huge success as a limited edition run earlier this year, the brand are launching the full Skipper Lighting Range in this stylish, dark variation. Like its lighter counterpart, the Noctis Skipper's hand-shaped structure diffuses light both upwards and outwards, creating a captivating visual effect that enhances the atmosphere of any room. The black pendant's elegant yet bold finish makes it a versatile addition to kitchens, bedrooms, or living spaces.
Committed to sustainability and craftsmanship, Tom Raffield designs and handcrafts heirlooms that blend functionality with artistry, enriching homes with natural beauty. Crafted with sustainable sourced birch and ash wood, the sculptural designs imbue the brand’s signature style and attention to detail, each lighting piece is a celebration of natural materials, sophisticated design, and the art of illumination.
Each design is carefully handmade, ensuring not only longevity but also their commitment to sustainability and individuality, mirroring the natural world that inspired this collection.
Embracing the calming, minimalistic ethos of Japandi design, this collection introduces a harmonious blend of delicate wooden dowel designs and softly layered lighting that brings an air of tranquillity to any space.
Maju Pendant
The Maju Pendant is a stunning tiered ceiling light, expertly handcrafted to create an unusual silhouette that serves as a true centrepiece. Delicate wooden dowels unite within a wooden ring wrapped in ash, forming a sculptural pendant that commands attention. Its layered design casts enchanting shadows, making it the perfect focal point for dining areas or modern living spaces.
Sakura Pendant
The Sakura Pendant showcases a striking triadic silhouette that captivates from every angle. Delicate wooden dowels are thoughtfully aligned within two wooden rings wrapped in ash, creating a unique design that adds character to any space. Ideal for cosy bedrooms, living rooms, or intimate nooks, this luxury pendant transforms light into a warm embrace, celebrating individuality through illumination.
Sakura Pendant Large
Elevating the elegance of any space, the Sakura Pendant Large offers an impressive presence. The meticulously arranged wooden dowels within wooden rings wrapped in ash ignite character in any setting. Perfect for modern bedrooms and contemporary living rooms, this pendant light envelops spaces in a warm, inviting glow.
The Atori Lighting Range introduces three exquisite pieces, each meticulously handcrafted using sustainably sourced wood. This new range features ethereal shapes and mesmerising layers of light and shadow, all inspired by the Japanese expression “Oubaitori”, symbolising the unique journey of life and the unfolding beauty of nature in its own time.
Nurture light. Enrich your home.
Alongside its Cornwall-based workshops and showroom, the team have now taken on a space at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, a dynamic, powerful hub of ideas and creativity. Scheduled to open its doors on 3rd June 2024, the new showroom marks a significant milestone for the brand as it expands its presence in the heart of London's design community.
Located in one of London's most esteemed design destinations, the Tom Raffield showroom will showcase the brand's signature collection of handcrafted lighting, furniture and accessories. With a dedicated space on the First Floor, Design Centre East, Tom Raffield aims to connect with its customers, design enthusiasts, architects, and interior designers, offering them a curated experience of its unique designs and high quality craftsmanship.
Visitors can expect to experience the brand's commitment to sustainable craftsmanship and innovative design firsthand, with an immersive display of its iconic pieces. The showroom is open Monday-Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm and will feature a breadth of designs including their bestselling collections - the Skipper, Urchin and Drift lighting designs alongside upholstered furniture pieces and the recently redesigned Crib range of stools and benches.
—Tom Raffield, Founder and Creative Director.
The Design Centre's famous WOW!house interior event is just around the corner, running from 4th June – 4th July 2024, providing the perfect itinerary for a visit. Tom Raffield’s showroom will be in good company, surrounded by the 19 full-sized rooms and outdoor spaces - each designed by world-class interior designers, working in collaboration with globally recognised design brands.
Tom Raffield's NEW Gwenen Lighting Range invites you to enchant your home with the beauty of nature and the artistry of high quality craftsmanship. His latest lighting collection is a celebration of organic forms and sustainable design, bringing a touch of elegance and wonder to any living space.
Making it a true masterpiece, each wooden wonder is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans involved, ensuring that every detail is executed to perfection. This mesmerising range, inspired by the intricate layering found in the natural world, introduces two exceptional pieces – the Gwenen Pendant and the Gwenen Floor Light.
Named after the Cornish word for ‘bee’, the Gwenen Lighting Range pays homage to the hexagonal forms that home the vital pollinators. Nature has always been a profound source of inspiration in Tom Raffield’s design, and the Gwenen Lighting Range is a testament to this connection.
Elevate your living spaces with the transformative power of statement lighting from Tom Raffield's Gwenen Range. Statement lighting goes beyond mere illumination; it becomes a captivating focal point that defines and enhances the atmosphere of a room.
Six layers of concentric veneer loops are thoughtfully layered to create a design that offers a fresh appearance from every perspective. Whether gazed upon from the side, or from underneath, the Gwenen is a sophisticated beauty.
— Tom Raffield, Founder and Designer
Meticulously handcrafted, the Gwenen Pendant features layered loops of sustainably sourced ash, oak, or walnut, intricately woven together to create a stunning wooden ceiling light. Ideal for dining spaces, hallways, and bedrooms, the pendant effortlessly takes centre stage in any room. When illuminated, it casts a mesmerising pattern of light and shadows, enveloping the surroundings with an aura of wonder. Even when switched off, the organic labyrinth of wooden curves offers an extraordinary spectacle to admire.
Crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail, the Gwenen Floor Light boasts layered loops of sustainably sourced oak or walnut. Perfect for adding light at another height in living spaces, cosy corners, and bedrooms, this designer wooden floor light will become the focal point of any room. The Gwenen Floor Light creates an extraordinary spectacle with its organic wooden curves, making it a captivating piece of functional art.
