At YLighting, we carry the most extensive collection of contemporary lights, and our specialty is the design-forward brands of Spanish and Italian lighting. If you are searching for lamps for your home or office, our large selection of contemporary lighting including floor lamps, desk lamps, table lamps, pendants, ceiling lights and wall sconces will surely offer you the perfect light.
YLighting carries a full range of contemporary and modern lighting brands, including the most respected designers from Europe (primarily Italy and Spain) and the United States. We are specialists in mid-century modern lighting classics, such as the Arco floor lamp, Le Klints and George Nelson Bubble Lamps, as well as in ultra-contemporary lighting standouts, including those that make use of space-age materials, such as the Foscarini Mite and Tite series crafted of Kevlar, and the Miss K lamp from Flos with its unique aluminized polycarbonate shade. If you have any questions, drop us an e-mail or give one of our friendly and knowledgeable associates a call.
A lot of folks ask us what we mean by "contemporary lighting" since that term is thrown around loosely in some circles. In short, if you are looking for a flowery or vintage lamp or light fixture, YLighting is not the place for you. That's not to say that all of our fixtures are made of modern materials or look like they belong on a spaceship, but from our perspective they are timeless pieces that will never go out of style. We carry the most design-forward brands Italian lighting as well as Spanish and US brands.
At YLighting, we carry the most extensive collection of contemporary lights, and our specialty is the design-forward brands of Spanish and Italian lighting. If you are searching for lamps for your home or office, our large selection of contemporary lighting including floor lamps, desk lamps, table lamps, pendants, ceiling lights and wall sconces will surely offer you the perfect choice for your project at a price that falls within your budget.
No matter what the task, our contemporary table and desk lamps offer illumination that is great for the eyes- there is no need to sit around with dim lighting, risking eyestrain, just because you cannot find a lamp to match your style. Our desk lamps are selected from a variety of modern, hip and fun collections, and you will be sure to find something suitable for every enivornment, from your work desk, to the side table next to the reading chair you love to curl up in.
Our contemporary floor lamps complement lighting from other sources and can balance brightness or provide additional light for any area of your room. Our floor lamps and uplighting torchieres are prime examples of contemporary styling and can add a vertical emphasis in any space. Floor lamps can be easily repositioned, produce much light, and can be dimmed to create lighting suitable for a variety of atmospheres. They can also make excellent reading lamps.
All you need is an electrical junction box in your ceiling to dramatically change the look of your room with one of our contemporary ceiling lamps or pendant lights. Adding a contemporary look to your home is fun and easy, and can be inexpensive as well. You can choose from a variety of contemporary ceiling lights and pendants, in an unbelieveable range of colors, materials, sizes and styles.
Check out or amazing selection of contemporary wall sconces that run the gamut from colorful Murano glass pieces to understated metal fixtures. Our modern wall sconces provide an excellent way to illuminate to the ceiling without taking up precious floor space, and they are perfect for areas such as hallways or bathrooms. We also carry a number of swingarm lamps, many in beautiful, lustrous finishes - these make perfect reading lights and do not take up floor or table space.
Energy Star is a government-backed program helping buisnesses andindividuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Eco-Friendly
Eco Friendly items utilize energy efficient technology or sustainable manufacturing processes to provide a product that saves operating costs while being a more responsible environmental choice. This means that it can save you money while helping protect our planet's natural resources.
Eco Friendly products include Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, LED light bulbs, and items that utilize sustainable materials such as bamboo or use post consumer recycled content.
YLighting Exclusive
We love modern lighting. Working with leading designers and manufacturers, we're proud to bring you the finest in modern lighting, accessories and offers that you can only find at YLighting.com.
100% Price Match
YLighting wants you to buy from us confident that you will not find a lower price, or better service. If you find a lower "To-Your-Door" advertised price we will match the competitor's price. The "To-Your-Door" price is the total price of the order delivered to your door, including product costs, tax, shipping and/or handling fees. The competitor must be a United States based, authorized retailer for the manufacturer. The product must be the identical, including being built to United States specifications. YLighting must be able to directly verify the competitor's price with a uniquely identifiable invoice, faxed or emailed to YLighting, dated within 15 days of the YLighting purchase. Invoice must include actual shipping and handling costs (shipping estimates are not acceptable).
The 100% Price Protection Guarantee excludes price matching on clearance, returns and closeout items. Price Protection Guarantee does not apply to Lutron and Cree brand products. Other restrictions may apply.
In contrast to new construction housings, remodeling housings are appropriate when you have limited or no access to the space above a new fixture, such as in an apartment or a home without crawl spaces or attics above.
New Construction Housings
In contrast to remodeling housings, new construction housings are bulkier and need to be installed between joist beams or onto hangar bars and thus you need full access to the space above the fixture. This style is best used if you are building in a new space, gutting a room, or have an attic above or pop out ceiling, etc.
Non-IC Rated
Non-IC stands for: non insulation contact. Thus, non-IC-rated housings must be kept at least 3 inches away from any insulation.
IC Rated
IC stands for: insulation contact. Thus, IC-rated housings can come in direct contact with thermal insulation.
MR16 Halogen Bulb
MR 16 is a standard format for halogen multifaceted reflector light bulbs. MR16 lamps are regularly used in place of standard incandescent light bulbs as they harness and shoot light, resulting in less light loss than a traditional bulb. These are best used when you want focused light such as in a pendant over a countertop or an accent light on a painting.
cUL Listed
CUL stands for Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, a non-profit company that tests electrical components and equipment for potential hazards. If something is UL-listed, I means it has met the agency's safety requirements for things like fire, shock hazards, etc. While you can buy and install non-UL listed fixtures, sometimes insurance policies will limit their liabilities accordingly, inspectors may not approve permits, etc.
UL Listed
UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, a non-profit company that tests electrical components and equipment for potential hazards. If something is UL-listed, I means it has met the agency's safety requirements for things like fire, shock hazards, etc. While you can buy and install non-UL listed fixtures, sometimes insurance policies will limit their liabilities accordingly, inspectors may not approve permits, etc.
Damp Location
If the environment exposes the lighting system to moisture condensation, then the location is a damp location. Lights that are approved for damp locations can be used in sheltered outdoor areas such as roofed porches or interior locations subject to moderated degrees of moisture such as basements.
Wet Location
If the lighting system is exposed to direct impact by water from splashing or dripping, which will make the fixture wet, then the location is a wet location. Your most common wet locations are uncovered outdoor areas.
Baffle Trim
The term Baffle refers to the grooved style of the trim. This trim is the most popular choice of all recessed lighting trims and is best used in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and dens.
Open Reflector
Reflector trims have a higly polished inner trim, which gives the most amount of light off of the light bulb. This trim is perfect for use in kitchens, offices and commercial buildings.
Slotted Aperture
The slotted aperture trim is used to highlight or accent a specific object or space.
Pin Hole
Pin Hole trims give off a narrow spread of light. This trim is perfect for highlight a small object from above.
Baffle
The term Baffle refers to the grooved style of the trim. This trim is the most popular choice of all recessed lighting trims and is best used in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and dens.
Step Baffle
A Step Baffle refers to the evenly spaced and large grooves in the trim. This trim is for use in all living spaces in a house (bedrooms, living rooms, and dens).
Wall Wash
Wall Wash trims will have a shield inserted into the trim. This allows the light to be directed at an angle against a wall or large surface: paintings, large photos, etc.
Gimbal Ring
Gimbal Ring trims allow the light bulb to be directed or angled to highlight a specific spot or general area. This trim is popular in living rooms, dens and home offices.
Eyeball
Eyeball trims refer to the look of the trim as an eyeball. The bulb is housed in the eyeball portion and allows for maximum adjustability in positioning the light. This trim is for use in living rooms, dens and home offices.
Aperture Cone
This trim is for use when superior performance photometrics is desired and low glare is needed. These trims are typically used in commercial applications.
Regressed Fresnel Lens
Lensed trims are for use in wet locations, such as showers, bathrooms and outside applications.
Scoop Wall Wash
Scoop Wall Wash trims will have a shield inserted into the trim. This allows the light to be directed at an angle against a wall or large surface: paintings, large photos, etc.).
