Journal


a group of unusual ceramic lamp bases with lampshades
May 17, 2025
A collaboration born in the heart of Sussex, the Iberian Lighting x Ashdown Pottery collection celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and the landscape that inspired both makers. From concept to PotFest debut, this partnership captures the harmony between pottery and light, turning shared vision into timeless design.
a triangular rattan lamp shade hanging in a workshop
May 12, 2025
Rattan’s popularity has made it a symbol of natural design, but its hidden costs tell another story. Tom Acciarini explores the environmental and social impact behind the trend and why thoughtful material choice matters more than aesthetic appeal when sustainability is the goal.
Iberian Lighting Design Team - Tom Acciarini, Les Allitt and Sue Page.
Mar 13, 2025
When vision meets craftsmanship, great design happens. Iberian Lighting shows how direct collaboration between designers and manufacturers preserves creative intent and ensures quality without compromise.
Pantone Colour of the Year 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Pantone’s Colour of the Year inspires design trends across fashion, interiors, and lighting. Discover how Iberian Lighting blends style and sustainability with bespoke shades in this year’s featured tone.
Unusual lampshades at Iberian Lighting
Jan 08, 2025
In this joint reflection, Sue Page and Tom Acciarini of Iberian Lighting’s Design Team ask: what happened to design? From Bauhaus ideals to mass production, they trace how craft and character gave way to speed and why beauty still takes time.
Lampshades in the Iberian Lighting Showroom
Sep 04, 2024
The right lampshade transforms more than light, it shapes mood, colour, and atmosphere. Explore how Iberian Lighting helps designers create tailored, timeless lighting for any project.