From domino · Erika Owen · · 2m
Where Designers Actually Buy Their Lighting
Seven Etsy shops that working interior designers keep bookmarked, from Irish glass domes to vintage Danish ceramics.
In brief
Seven Etsy shops that working interior designers keep bookmarked, from Irish glass domes to vintage Danish ceramics. The best lighting finds on Etsy come from knowing which specific shops to open, not from searching "pendant light" and hoping. Originally reported by domino.
Two kinds of Etsy shopper
Some people search for one thing and leave with 17. Others stay disciplined. For designers hunting lighting, the rabbit hole is part of the job.
“those who go looking for one item and emerge three hours later with 17 things in their cart”
Why lighting specifically
The marketplace is full of independent makers and vintage sellers doing sculptural pendants, colorful table lamps, charming sconces, and genuinely weird fixtures.
The trick is the shop list
One Toronto home by Sarah Mack Wiley ended up with three separate Etsy fixtures. Knowing which sellers to bookmark is the whole skill.
“The trick is knowing which shops are worth bookmarking.”
Mullen Lighting for custom
Handcrafted in Monaghan, Ireland. Cynthia Abi-Naked picks it for the customization: finishes, glass options, sizes, and configurations tailored per project.
“strike the perfect balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern design”
Petite Motif for parchment
Abbie Naber goes here for stitched parchment sconces in several colorways, plus a small rotating inventory of vintage pieces.
“the products are casual yet considered”
Tajaddod for plug-ins
Jennifer Sucher says a good plug-in sconce at a fair price is hard to find. These come in fun glazes and shapes, some sold as pairs that work together.
“Bringing in the handmade quality, fun glazes and shapes turns this into a functional art piece.”
Quanti Delux for Danish
Kirsten Blazek buys vintage Danish midcentury ceramics from this Denmark-based seller. Prices stay approachable for the age and craftsmanship.
“They have such a wonderful sculptural quality and lend depth and soul”
Build a real relationship
Sugarhouse commissions custom fixtures from Sputnik Illumination off reference images. At Aixo Design, describe what you want and she will hunt it down for you.
“you can develop a real relationship with the person making the piece”
Solo Cose Belle for Murano
Nicole Arruda's pick for Italian glass, all handblown or handmade in Italy. She used vintage Visual Comfort sconces from Etsy in her own kitchen.
“I love this shop for Italian Murano glass fixtures; they are so special.”
Ecubed Studio for the hunt
Three friends travel across Europe sourcing vintage lamps and decor. One co-founder has written interiors for Homes & Gardens, so the curation has an editor's eye.
“she knows just what to look for”
The one thing
The best lighting finds on Etsy come from knowing which specific shops to open, not from searching "pendant light" and hoping.
