LIGHTING LOOKBOOK COLORWAYS KALCO LIGHTING
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Created to inspire, we’ve assembled some of our most noteworthy predictions to help you articulate your design visions. From transitional to contemporary, Kalco Lighting and Allegri Crystal products suit a multitude of design styles.
We hope this report provides motivation as well as inspiration.
COLORWAYS
Discover a vibrant world of artisan lighting that transforms any space into a masterpiece of color and character. Each piece in our collections is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing bold designs and striking hues that capture attention and spark conversation.
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HISTORY OF COLORWAYS
The term “colorway” refers to a specific combination of colors used in a product or design, and the history of the term is largely rooted in industrial and consumer culture, particularly in the context of products like clothing and sneakers. While color charts and color theory have a long history dating back to ancient times and the Enlightenment era, the modern use of “colorway” emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by factors like industrial innovation and consumer preference.
ANCIENT COLOR SYSTEMS
The earliest evidence of color use dates back to 75,000 years ago with red ochre pigments. The concept of color palettes and schemes was also explored in ancient times.
COLOR THEORY
Color theory, or more specifically traditional color theory, is a historical body of knowledge describing the behavior of colors, namely in color mixing, color contrast effects, color harmony, color schemes and color symbolism. Modern color theory is generally referred to as color science.
COLORWAYS AS VARIATIONS
Today, “colorway” generally refers to a specific color combination or style variation of a product, allowing consumers to choose from a range of options.
IN DESIGN AND ART
The principles of color theory and color schemes, including complementary, analogous, and triadic colors, are still
used in design and art to create visually appealing and impactful compositions. In essence, the history of colorways reflects the evolution of color theory, industrial innovation, and the rise of consumer culture, ultimately shaping how we perceive and interact with color in our everyday lives.
One of the earliest purposes of color theory was to establish rules governing the mixing of pigments.
Traditional color theory was built around “pure” or ideal colors, characterized by different sensory experiences rather than attributes of the physical world. This has led to several inaccuracies in traditional color theory principles that are not always remedied in modern formulations.[6] Another issue has been the tendency to describe color effects holistically or categorically, for example as a contrast between “yellow” and “blue” conceived as generic colors instead of the three color attributes generally considered by color science: hue, colorfulness and lightness. These confusions are partly historical and arose in scientific uncertainty about color perception that was not resolved until the late 19th century when artistic notions were already entrenched. They also arise from the attempt to describe the highly contextual and flexible behavior of color perception in terms of abstract color sensations that can be generated equivalently by any visual media.
FEATURES:
• SAKURA PINK GLASS
• G30 GLOBE LIGHT BULB
• STAINLESS STEEL
• FINISHED IN A REFINED WINTER BRASS
COCOON
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 524321WB - 10” WALL SCONCE, 524355WB - 28” PENDANT, 524356WB - 36” PENDANT
FEATURES:
• TRANSLUCENT AND COLORFUL PETALS
• LED LAMP
• WARM WINTER BRASS (WB) FINISH
• STEEL, GLASS
TULIPA
SHOWN: 521055WB - 15” PENDANT
BOTTOM VIEW
FEATURES:
• PEACOCK GREEN GLASS
• TRUE SATIN BRASS (STB) FRAME
VERDE
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 519621STB - 2 LIGHT WALL SCONCE, 519611STB 519671STB - 40” 6 LIGHT CHANDELIER
FEATURES:
• COOL NAVY BLUE AND A WARM IRIDESCENT PEACH COLOR COMBINATIONS
• CLASSIC AGED GOLD (AGG) FINISH
AZUL
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 519821AGG - 18.25” 2 LIGHT WALL SCONCE, 519871AGG - 6 ARM CHANDELIER, 519861AGG - 48” LINEAR PENDANT
FEATURES:
• TRANSPARENT OR GREEN GLASS BEADS
• FINISHED IN A SUMPTUOUS BRUSHED CHAMPAGNE GOLD
• IRON AND GLASS
CORAL
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 525921BCG/CLR - 18” CLEAR GLASS WALL SCONCE, 525955BCG/CLR - 30” CLEAR GLASS PENDANT, 525921BCG/GRN - 18”GREEN GLASS WALL SCONCE, 525955BCG/GRN - 30” GREEN GLASS PENDANT
FEATURES:
• OVER-SIZED PIGMENTED GLASS
• 10’ BLACK FABRIC COVERED CORD AND BLACK HARDWARE
• STEEL, GLASS
CORES
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FEATURES:
• CYLINDRICAL FOLD OF RICH COLOR ILLUMINATED
• BOLD POLISHED BRASS INTERIOR
• STAINLESS STEEL
PIAGA
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 514721PBB - 2
FEATURES:
• SOFT SCALLOPED EDGES FORM A FUN FLOWER SHAPE
• INCLUDES 90 DEGREE SWIVEL
• STEEL
FLOR
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 517055WG - 26” PENDANT, 517055WY - 26” PENDANT
BOTTOM VIEW
FEATURES:
• TEMPERED DICHROIC GLASS
• WHITE MARBLE BASE
• TRUE BRASS AND SATIN NICKEL FINISH
CHROMA
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 521691TRB - TABLE LAMP, 521695TRB - FLOOR LAMP
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 521691SN - TABLE LAMP, 521695SN - FLOOR LAMP
FEATURES:
• OVERLAPPING GOLD GLASS CIRCLES
• POLISHED WINTER BRASS FINISH (PWB)
HORTENSIA
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 521524PWB - 18.5” WALL SCONCE, 521555PWB - 24” PENDANT, 521545PWB - FLUSH MOUNT
FEATURES:
• CRAFTED WITH FISH SCALE GLASS DISCS
• GLOSSY WARM BRASS OR BLACK NICKLE FINISHES
UROKO
SHOWN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 524655BN - 28” PENDANT, 524656BN - 34” PENDANT, 524622BN - WALL SCONCE, 524655PWB - 28” PENDANT, 524622PWB - WALL SCONCE, 524656PWB - 34” PENDANT
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