Exploring new lighting angles
Renowned Australian ceramics studio Robert Gordon has introduced a sophisticated evolution in interior architecture across lighting and design. The collection demonstrates how thoughtful texture and dimensional lighting can quietly transform the mood of an interior.
Central to this is an expansion of the pottery’s lighting philosophy, looking to alternative angles and dimensional configurations to build upon their coveted collections of overhead pendants.
“Looking at alternative lighting angles allows us to add new depth to our existing ranges. When light is layered horizontally and vertically, rather than relying solely on traditional overhead sources, it results in a softer, more considered approach to space,” says Bobby Gordon, Director of Robert Gordon.
Following a collaborative project crafting over 13,000 bespoke terracotta tiles for chef Hugh Allen’s newly opened Melbourne restaurant, Yiaga (designed by Wardle), the Robert Gordon team has found renewed inspiration in the unglazed, tactile beauty of the medium. This deep dive into architectural earthiness has directly informed the latest limited-edition lighting releases, where the studio introduces a raw-textured, unglazed seasonal “Terracotta” finish to its most celebrated fixtures. This earthy medium beautifully translates across the vertical plane, finding expression in both the minimalist geometry of the Box Wall Light and the soft, organic contours of the Curve Wall Light.
“Working with John Wardle and the Yiaga team reminded us of the powerful, understated beauty unique to this warm, earthy medium. We wanted to bring that exact same grounding, architectural presence into our lighting collection—allowing the terracotta to speak for itself,” says Bobby Gordon.
The product update highlights the brand-new Backlit Disc Wall Light. The circular design casts a subtle, ambient halo, offering a soft geometric element that beautifully complements the pottery’s existing wall and overhead collections.
Alongside these additions, Robert Gordon continues to offer its extensive catalogue of tabletop lighting, architectural sconces, and architectural basins, with members of the design and trade teams available to discuss custom specifications, bulk lead times, and project pipelines.
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Lighting Collection Made In Australia using local clay
