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Hall of Fame: Award-Winning Designs

23 August 2022

Hall of Fame: Award-Winning Designs

At David Village Lighting we sell a wide range of designer lighting that have changed the face of the design world with their unique, innovative and stunning construction. Our products include both classic designs and contemporary icons and here we celebrate those creations that have received the highest accolades in the industry.


Classic Designs


Classic Designs are defined by their longevity and iconic reputation within the design industry which have often gone on to inspire other designers and the products they make. Here are a selected few that have won the most prestigious awards in decades past and have since achieved a cult status....


Artemide Eclisse Table Lamp


Artemide Eclisse Table Lamp

Compasso d'Oro - Winner 1967

Designed by Vico Magistretti, the Eclisse table lamp characterfully plays with the idea of light and darkness with a rotatable inner shade. The table light is so iconic that it now features in many permanent museum exhibitions across the world and has been celebrated by the Artemide brand by releasing a special 2021 limited edition with beautiful metallic colours.


Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant Light

Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant Light

IF Design Award - Winner 1971

The PH5 pendant was designed by the iconic Poul Henningsen who transformed the lighting industry with his wide range of three-shade system lights, developed in the 1920s. The PH5 was then created later on in his prolific career and Louis Poulsen have carried on Henningsen’s legacy by offering the light in a wide range of colours that stay true to the original design.


Flos Arco Floor Lamp

Flos Arco Floor Lamp

Compasso d'Oro - Lifetime Achievement 2020

The Flos Arco floor light is a staple of lighting design and truly cemented its renowned status is 2020 when it was recognised by the Compasso d’Oro Awards. Made in 1962 by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the floor lamp still remains contemporary with a marble base and steel arching stem.

Verpan VP Globe Pendant Light

Verpan VP Globe Pendant Light

IF Design Award - 1972 Winner

Designed by ground-breaking designer Verner Panton, the Verpan VP Globe pendant is an innovative and forward-thinking creation. The pendant consists of a round transparent globe which exposes an intricate and mesmerising system of reflectors, which made it one of the most recognisable designs in the lighting industry.

Oluce Atollo Table Lamp


Oluce Atollo Table Lamp

Compasso d'Oro - 1979 Winner

The Oluce Atollo table lamp was designed in 1977 and ever since has been heralded as one of the most iconic lights of Italian design. The table light brought a new silhouette and shapes to the typical beside lamp and has gone on to inspire many designers and current trends.


Contemporary Icons


We pride ourselves on showcasing the best of modern talent by featuring the latest and newest products from top designers and lighting brands. Here are some of our favourite award-winning designs from recent years that have become instant icons…..


Kartell Geen-A Floor Lamp


Kartell Geen-A Floor Lamp

The Red Dot: Best of the Best - 2022 Winner

Winning the highest distinction from the Red Dot Design Awards, the Geen-A floor light is the perfect example of a modern aesthetic, featuring clear and simple shapes for a geometric silhouette.

Santa & Cole Sylvestrina LED Table Lamp


Santa & Cole Sylvestrina Portable LED Table Lamp

IF Design Award - 2021 Winner

The Sylvestrina is a portable lamp that is a modern interpretation of old oil lamps and candlesticks. Combining old and new, this table light features touch dimmer technology and can be carried wherever you wish for an ambient glow and completely unique aesthetic.

Nordlux Glossy Table Lamp


Nordlux Glossy Table Lamp

The Red Dot - 2021 Winner

This gorgeous table lamp by designer Maria Berntsen is made using top-quality materials, with a lampshade made from opal glass with a brushed brass top and a base made from white marble. Formed into an organic silhouette, the Glossy is an instant classic design that will remain timeless for decades.

KDLN Poise LED Table Lamp


KDLN Poise LED Table Lamp

A' Design Award - 2020 Platinum Winner

Designed by Robert Dabi, the Poise table light is a beautiful and striking lamp that has a slim circular diffuser and sleek stem for a stylish look. The stem and diffuser are both movable for endless possibilities and functions.


Leading Designers

These current designers have achieved the highest accolades from their peers and the top awarding bodies in the design field. Here we showcase them and a few of their magnificent designs that we admire and personally cherish….

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