Journal


two people working on a large scalloped lampshade
May 12, 2025
Design is changing. Clients are moving away from mass production and seeking meaning, individuality, and craftsmanship. Tom Acciarini explores how Iberian Lighting balances handcraft and modern technology to create bespoke lighting that feels personal, intentional, and enduring.
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.
a pair of dome lamp shades in linen, one mushroom shaped and one bell shaped
Apr 15, 2025
The dome lampshade is making a stylish return, blending vintage charm with modern versatility. Discover how this timeless shape softens light, adds warmth, and brings a touch of mid-century elegance to any interior.
The Wavy Coolie Table Lamp by Iberian Lighting
Mar 20, 2025
The Wavy Coolie lampshade is a refined take on a classic fluted form. With soft curves and elegant lines, this handmade design balances tradition and modernity. See how Iberian Lighting crafts each one to perfection for homes, designers, and landmark interiors like Harrods.
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.
The Group of Geode Empire Diffuser Lampshades
Oct 31, 2024
Inspired by Sussex geodes and landscapes, the Geode Diffuser Empire Lampshades fuse art and science. Designed by Tom Acciarini, they explore light’s power to shape mood and emotion.Â