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Ariel Okin on her collaboration with Mitzi Lighting

Smiling woman seated in a rattan chair beside a wicker side table with a blue ceramic lamp and vase of white flowers
 

In her debut collection for Mitzi, Ariel translates her “traditional with a twist” aesthetic into lighting design. Tailored silhouettes paired with varying shades of signature AO blues, hints of brass, and subtle texture evoke the essence of Ariel’s design work to deliver a perfectly edited collection of classics. “It is my hope that these designs make the spaces that they live in sing.”

All Lifestyle Images: Design, Ariel Okin @arielokin, opens in a new tab, Photo, Donna Dotan @donnadotanphoto, opens in a new tab, Stylist, Anthony Amiano @anthony_amiano

My hope for this collection was that every piece could be mixed and matched together in the same home.  

Varying the shades of our signature blues, adding hints of brass, and incorporating texture were all very important style notes when designing this collection, in order to evoke the types of palettes, materials and textures we include in our projects.  

I often say that designing is the ultimate privilege, because we get to create the "movie sets" that our clients live their lives and create lasting memories in, so to see our physical product in people's homes is an absolute honor.  

Table lamp and decorative artichoke on a wooden console with framed prints on a white wall

I love the faded effect in our signature blue hue on the Aimee, opens in a new tab; the gourd silhouette is one we use often and I always prefer an empire shade. Aimee was named after my mother!

Two cream ceramic table lamps frame a white vase of blue and green flowers on a woven-front console with a rattan round mirror and blue striped wallpaper

Texture is key when designing in a tone-on-tone palette; the Annabelle, opens in a new tab is an exploration of that idea. The natural linen empire shade plays nicely with the subtle polka dot detailing in relief on the ceramic base, creating a small but mighty statement lamp.

Front view of five-arm pendant chandelier with black metal arms, brass details, and white empire shades on pale gray background

We often incorporate bamboo in different ways in our work, be it through furniture, mirrors, accessories, and more. I loved the idea of translating the shape of bamboo to lighting with Banyan, opens in a new tab; the heft and usability of the table lamp is something I am really proud of!

 

Blue crackle-glazed lamp with white empire shade on stacked books beside a white vase of flowers against green wallpaper

 

Exaggerated, chunky silhouettes are a go-to when sourcing table lamps, and the crackle-glazed powder blue of the Clarendon was inspired by our signature colors. Designed to add a special touch to a formal living room or bedroom, or anywhere in between, the Clarendon, opens in a new tab is a personal favorite.  

 

The idea behind the Dunbar, opens in a new tab was to take the classic English lantern silhouette and update it with equestrian detailing. The horse bit and grommeted chain detailing add polish to an already classic staple.  

Front view of two Fenimore cone pendants showcasing brass interiors and chain suspension against green floral wallpaper

Named after the street I grew up on, and now my editorial and e-commerce site, Fenimore Lane, the Fenimore, opens in a new tab is an extremely versatile pendant perfect to be used in the kitchen, offered in two versatile colorways.  

Playroom corner with yellow-trimmed green walls, zebra print, rattan side table with flowers, pink play tent and teddy

Inspired by my two daughters! The Fifi, opens in a new tab works double duty as an adorable art light that also adds some scalloped charm to any space.  

Chandelier with multiple natural linen empire shades hanging in a room with green floral wallpaper

Named after the town I grew up in, the Gladwyne, opens in a new tab is inspired by a plaster chandelier I had in my first apartment in New York. Plaster is a finish I often use in almost every project for its versatility and ability to add patina and texture; we updated the silhouette with beautiful textured natural linen shades and expertly crafted joinery. 

Front of six-light chandelier with white empire shades, black metal ring and brass chains on pale gray background

I grew up at horse farms as a child, and equestrian detailing is a beloved classic silhouette that often finds its way into my projects. Here we used the horsebit shape to create Haverford's, opens in a new tab beautiful sconce and chandelier family. 

Table lamp on white nightstand beside an upholstered blue-patterned headboard and quilted pillows, with framed botanical prints and a vase of flowers

Basketweave and plaster are two of my favorite textures – here we incorporated both with the Susie table lamp in an elegantly shaped conical design that can work in virtually any space. 

Ariel Okin x Mitzi, opens in a new tab is available now! Follow along on Instagram, opens in a new tab for more details and exclusive content about our sixth Tastemaker collection.