Blending craftsmanship with experimentation, Northern Lights’ latest collection explores asymmetry, materiality and light to redefine statement ceiling design…
Northern Lights reveals its 2026 ceiling collection – a series of customisable, sculptural statements where material, form, and light converge to anchor interiors with vertical drama. Precision-designed and handcrafted in Britain, the collection reflects a considered balance of craft, engineering, and authentic design.
Purposeful irregularity defines the direction – asymmetry inspired by natural crystals, cut gemstones, and flowing organic forms gives many pieces a dynamic identity. Other pieces examine precision, geometry, and architectural clarity, shaping atmosphere and bringing bold, layered presence.
Solace Pendant | Image credit: Northern Lights
The designs celebrate decades of artisan glassmaking, expressed through hand-slumped and kiln-fused forms, tinting, hand-cut panels, and custom moulds. Natural alabaster, rich brass, and precision metalwork complete the material palette, with each carefully crafted to maximise texture, material expression, and light interaction.
From the cascading movement and delicate glasswork of Veil to the faceted brilliance of the gemstone-inspired Jewel, the collection reveals a series of distinct sculptural identities.
Ember demonstrates traditional fused glass techniques, combining kiln temperature experimentation with hand-cut, coloured panels to create striking patterns – a subtle nod to Northern Lights’ heritage in glass techniques.
Northern Lights Jewel Chandelier | Image credit: Northern Lights
Jewel is inspired by cut gemstones. 3D prototyping defined scale, geometry, and balance, while multi-faceted, hand-coloured glass captures and reflects light across each surface. Solid brass anchors the design, uniting structure with sculptural elegance, resulting in a piece that transforms interiors with jewel-like presence.
Veil casts a delicate cascade of shimmering light through leaf-like glass forms. Seeded glass sheets are precision-cut, hand-slumped, and partially frosted, creating subtle depth and a soft, layered glow. Integrated LED spotlights enhance the interplay of light and shadow, producing a composition that’s both refined and expressive.
Solace combines sculpted alabaster with an amber-tinted glass tube, creating two distinct layers of balanced illumination. Brass framing and the stone’s subtle veining add texture and refinement, producing a pendant that’s both sculptural and serene.
Link Pendant | Image credit: Northern Lights
Link is available as both a linear pendant and statement chandelier, conceived from fabricated metalwork in interlinked rings with integrated LEDs, creating a striking architectural presence.
Throughout the collection, layered illumination and material pairings create depth, warmth, and atmosphere, uniting each piece in a cohesive vision.
“At the heart of this launch is a focus on material behaviour and design experimentation,” explained Michael Jackson, Head of Design at Northern Lights. “Each piece emerged from hands-on exploration of light and material interaction. We pushed glass, alabaster, and metal to reveal their full potential, shaping forms that hold space, command presence, and create visually rich narratives.”
Link Chandelier | Image credit: Northern Lights
Deep customisation is integral to the design language. Handcrafted in Northern Lights’ Derbyshire HQ, the collection offers designers an unrivalled level of creative control. Scale, proportions, materials, tiers, drops, and configurations can all be adapted, enabling truly tailored lighting solutions.
An exclusive preview of the story and craft behind selected designs will be presented at Clerkenwell Design Week at Bagnodesign A&D Gallery on 21st May.
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Main image credit: Northern Lights
