Artisanal Lighting Design by Roman and Williams

Artisanal lighting design in interior spaces takes center stage in Roman and Williams Guild’s latest exhibition, A Certain Slant of Light. At Guidon Studio, we’re thrilled to highlight this exceptional show—a luminous celebration of craftsmanship and emotional storytelling through light. Held at a soaring 30-foot-tall venue in historic Tribeca, the installation immerses visitors in over 100 lighting designs spanning the studio’s 22-year legacy. Drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson’s reflections on seasonal light, the exhibition explores how illumination transforms mood, space, and time.

Designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch have long mastered the art of shaping environments with light. Their new creations, including the Axil Pendant with concentric glass diffusers wrapped in brass, and the ethereal Dahlia Table Lamp with an alabaster floral shade, demonstrate a rare commitment to detail. Every piece is handcrafted—from Brooklyn glass studios to traditional French foundries—celebrating the global artistry behind meaningful design. These sculptural lighting elements evoke constellations, casting shadows and reflections that turn interiors into immersive, meditative spaces.

For interior designers, collectors, and enthusiasts, A Certain Slant of Light is more than a visual feast—it’s a masterclass in using lighting as an emotional and architectural tool. The exhibit, which runs until December 1, 2024, invites visitors to linger in curated vignettes where light dances across textures and forms, redefining what it means to inhabit space. In contemporary interiors, lighting is no longer just functional—it is storytelling, atmosphere, and identity. This exhibition reminds us that thoughtful illumination is essential to any elevated interior environment.

At Guidon Studio, we continuously explore the intersection of design, art, and craftsmanship. Exhibitions like this inspire us to reimagine the possibilities of interior space, where artisanal lighting design becomes a poetic force shaping how we feel, live, and experience our environments.

Warm Regards,

The Guidon Studio Team

The images in this newsletter are for inspiration only and were made with artificial intelligence. They do not represent the actual work of Roman and Williams Guild. To view Roman and Williams Guild’s work, click here to visit its official website.