NEW - Diesel Living with Foscarini - The Collection

"From rock to Pop, from casual to vintage and from graphics to art."

Foscarini has created some of the most iconic lighting designs of recent times and the Successful Living collection in conjunction with fashion company Diesel promises to do the same through expanding on a range of lights that reflect the company's raw, industrial credentials.

The latest instalment in the Diesel with Foscarini partnership, now available at Utility, is this completely new collection of lamps that speaks a multitude of languages, tells different stories and expresses an unmistakable style: the Diesel lifestyle; Ironic, unconventional, fun, fiery and creative. A way of being and of dressing that also becomes a way of furnishing.

> Click here to view the DIESEL collection.
> Click here to view the entire Foscarini Lighting collection.

New Foscarini Releases for 2013

Foscarini's collection of new releases is a result of intense collaboration with a host of masters and brilliant upcoming talent. Each embody Foscarini's vision for cutting edge design and tell a unique story, addressing modern day needs with striking beauty. The seductive texture of Ludovica & Roberto Palomba's Rituals focuses upon the strong contrast between light and dark generated by subtle bands of blown and frosted glass which decorate the diffuser. These filter and diffuse the intensity of the light source suggesting its main influence, Japanese paper lanterns. The table lamp, has a simple die cast zinc alloy tripod base with an rough epoxy powder paint finish whereas the pendant permits the diffuser to gracefully inhabit the space it occupies. Both include three complementary shapes, expanding the collection to suit a diverse range of settings.

Yoko's illuminated heart of white light floods the centre of the lamp creating a suffused and vibrant atmosphere. Norwegian design duo Anderssen & Voll, placed the light source within the polycarbonate base breaking the traditional configuration. This creates a dialogue between the two different volumes, the base and bubble shaped iridescent diffuser. Constructed using PMMA and blow moulding technology, Yoko is not only lightweight but also unbreakable. The atmospheric reflections are accentuated with the availability of three delicate colours; orange, green and violet - inspired by Nordic nature.

A simple tilt of the concave Flip Wall Light, by Simon Pengelly, permits the direction of light to be adjusted - customise its warm luminosity to reflect off the ceiling or to highlight an object below. The diffuser sits upon a dynamic frame, attached to a central pivot at the pinnacle of its curvature, allowing Flip to be efficiently adapted. Irregular cuts add a unique visual personality and also leak indirect light, transforming Flip from an functional light source into a sculptural installation.

New Collection from Foscarini

Foscarini have released a brand new collection of lighting solutions which exhibit new dimesnsions in sculptural forms. Each offer a spectrum of illumination possibilities from soft and diffused to intense and precise. This is particularly visible in the Magneto Desk and Floor Lamp, the diffuser and structure joined only by an electrical cable and magnetic force. Through the use of a spherical magnet, the diffuser can balance in a wide range of angles and positions - free to travel up and down the stem which is embossed with rounded impressions.  The Solar Floor Light was inspired by the subdued glow experienced during sunrise and sunset, the rounded shape enticing you to sit around its circumference - perfect for socialising. The atmospheric illuminations can be adjusted with a slight tilt and is available in indoor and outdoor options.

However the Birdie range, designed by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba, is where Foscarini have excelled through simple and organic forms to create a sophisticated collection of table, wall, ceiling and floor lights. Each are instantly recognisable via the classic shade and offshoot growing from the stem - beckoning a bird to perch upon it. The Birdie Ceiling Light is a contemporary chandelier (pictured), unlike any other ceiling light seen before and is available in a range of configurations ranging from one shade to three, six and nine for an awe-inspiring spectacle.

Utility featured within Grazia

We are awash with pride after Utility was featured as one of the '10 hot things to do in Liverpool' within Grazia's Local North West Special (14th May 2012). This is a brand new section highlighting the very best bits of UK and Ireland, asking people to recommend their favourite haunts within their home town or city. This wouldn't have been made possible without our good friend Aliki Marcou from Pushcka, who we must send a huge big thanks to, for nominating our Liverpool home store (60 Bold Street) as one of the places to go for our 'super-chic homeware'. Thank you! We can't forget her tip on our selection of funny birthday cards available at our Bold Street gift store. To exhibit our range of modern furniture, a rather wonderful picture was taken inside our showroom displaying our current installation of design gems. You can view a comprehensive breakdown here.

FOSCARINI Release the Duii Desk Lamp

Say hello to the Duii Desk Lamp which has well and truly caught our eye. Designed by Diesel for Foscarini it ouzes Diesel's industrial chic styling. Packed to the brim full of original features, it's been inspired by many classic favourites from the traditional Meccano set, from the articulated arm and wing screws to the rounded lamp - which closely resemblances a retro car headlight. A Mohican style peak and metal visor further accentuate Duii's presence. In addition a rounded tray incorporated into the base will neatly hold all those bits and bobs from paperclips to elastic bands. In glossy yellow or grey with an arm bending in five places it will finish your desk or office space in style and shower you with light when needed most!

Watch The Birdie!

Foscarini have a new collection of lights out but we love the Birdie! Designed by Luvovia and Roberto Palomba this gorgeously slender light is the epitome of elegance! as a Table Lamp or Floor Lamp both come in four colours - White, Grey, Wine and - the one we love the most - orange! On the stem is a branch which contains the on/off switch. We think they make great bedside or reading lamps and the floor lamp is great behind a sofa or where space is a bit limited.

Concrete Design

This week we love these new Aplomb Suspension Lights by Lucici & Pevere for Foscarini.

Manufactured in concrete, this often industrial looking material has been given a new lease of life creating a contemporary urban look with this small pendant light.

Aplomb is available in three shades of concrete - traditional grey, clean white or warm brown - each oozing with the simple raw quality of this familiar construction material. We recommend hanging several in groups for a contemporary feel.


Aplomb Suspension Light £289.00