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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Vaughan is delighted to introduce the Bramdean collection, which represents the culmination of four decades in design. From the Shoreham table lamp carved in Spanish alabaster to the Timsbury table lamp sculpted in-house by Vaughan’s design team, new styles and updated classics continue to be of equal importance to us in terms of aesthetics and craftsmanship.

Lucy Vaughan, chairman and co-founder of the company, explores the ethos and inspirations behind the Bramdean collection in conversation with Business of Home.  

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What’s the inspiration behind the new collection?
The Bramdean collection is launching at an auspicious time in Vaughan history, as we enter our 40th anniversary year. From our beginnings, our design work has almost always been inspired by nature, and the Bramdean collection is no exception. It includes new lighting, furniture and mirrors. The designs range from Imari vase table lamps with delicate hand-painted birds and floral motifs to the Timsbury table lamp, which was modeled in clay from a piece of white flint I found in our fields in Hampshire, England. The collection also debuts six new tables in natural wood, echoing the styles of the arts and crafts and aesthetic movements. I am particularly fond of the Penwood table, in the shape of a four-leaf clover, which is a universal symbol of good fortune and celebrates our four decades of design.

What was the starting point for this collection?
I would say that a jumping-off point might be the new, hand-painted, Imari-style porcelain table lamps. The art of hand-painting porcelain goes back to the 17th century, and we work with some of the most highly skilled master craftspeople to ensure our lamps uphold the traditions of technique while also adding new and original pieces to the range. 

What pieces are you most excited to unveil?
The addition of the two-tiered version of the Stratton chandelier is exciting—we know our designers are eager for ceiling lights. We are proud of the precision in the engineering on these and the complementary Candover wall lights. The Stratton chandelier is inspired by classic French design of the mid-1940s and can be incorporated into almost any scheme. I am also excited to be launching the Silchester bamboo floor lamp, a piece that is tailored and timeless.

How do you feel this collection pushes the brand forward?
The Bramdean collection is our largest to date, and each piece has a strong sense of both history and individuality. One of our forward-thinking initiatives is sustainability, and the collection exemplifies our commitment to that. Using energy-efficient LED technology in many of our designs, 90 percent of Vaughan products are made from recyclable materials such as solid brass, wood and glass. We aim to reduce, reuse and recycle to minimize our carbon footprint and impact on the environment.

How does the collection build on or complement your other offerings?
The Bramdean collection is a natural extension and evolution of the Vaughan brand. Comprised of new options in lighting, furniture and mirrors, it embodies our high standards and invigorates our sense of eclecticism. The new products will fit seamlessly into a variety of interiors in distinct ways.

What about the collection feels fresh and exciting?
While we have always worked in the finest Spanish and Italian alabaster, the new scale of both the Shoreham table lamp and Drummond wall lights feels fresh and modern to me. It is also fascinating to see the resurgence in our clients’ affinity for hand-painted Imari table lamps. For example, the floral famille verte table lamp maintains the historic precedent of the hand-painted method while reimagining it on the gourd-shaped porcelain with the contemporary hexagonal accent.

Tell us about the materials in this collection. Are there certain materials used throughout, and/or a material that is a highlight on a particular piece?
Authenticity is of paramount importance to us at Vaughan. We have fostered genuine relationships with our craftspeople, employees and designers around the world and over the years. In that same vein, we feel that authenticity in materials is part of what makes those relationships work. We use real wood because it is grounding, solid cast brass because it has heft, earthenware, alabaster and porcelain. Real hands work on our designs, and that comes through in these natural materials in an organic way. The Ditcham table lamp in particular is one that stands out—made from earthenware, with a drip-effect studio glaze that renders each lamp unique.

How do you envision designers using this collection?
There are 40 new designs in the Bramdean collection, and they are united by the common threads of authentic materials, inspiration from nature and the influence of various styles and periods. All of this culminates in an eclectic but cohesive range. Designers will be able to incorporate the collection into a myriad of luxury interiors.
 

This Imari table lamp is inspired by 17th century Japanese porcelain from Arita. Octagonal in shape, it has delicate hand-painted floral decoration with a translucent glaze
This Imari table lamp is inspired by 17th century Japanese porcelain from Arita. Octagonal in shape, it has delicate hand-painted floral decoration with a translucent glaze
The hand-painted design ensures each lamp is unique
The hand-painted design ensures each lamp is unique
Inspired by 17th century Japanese porcelain from Arita, this Imari table lamp has hand-painted floral decoration with a translucent glaze
Inspired by 17th century Japanese porcelain from Arita, this Imari table lamp has hand-painted floral decoration with a translucent glaze
Inspired by Chinese famille verte porcelain from the Qing dynasty, this octagonal-shaped vase has delicate hand-painted decoration with birds
Inspired by Chinese famille verte porcelain from the Qing dynasty, this octagonal-shaped vase has delicate hand-painted decoration with birds
The hand-painted design ensures each lamp is unique
The hand-painted design ensures each lamp is unique
Inspired by Chinese famille verte porcelain from the Qing dynasty, this table lamp has a gourd shape and intricate hand-painted floral designs
Inspired by Chinese famille verte porcelain from the Qing dynasty, this table lamp has a gourd shape and intricate hand-painted floral designs
This colorful lamp is produced in an underglazed hand-decorated porcelain
This colorful lamp is produced in an underglazed hand-decorated porcelain
Based on 17th century Japanese porcelain from Arita, the Imari table lamp in Blossom has hand-painted floral decoration and a translucent glaze
Based on 17th century Japanese porcelain from Arita, the Imari table lamp in Blossom has hand-painted floral decoration and a translucent glaze
The Colmar table lamp is inspired by a French oil lamp, its multifaceted white glass form finished with an elegant cast-brass base and capital
The Colmar table lamp is inspired by a French oil lamp, its multifaceted white glass form finished with an elegant cast-brass base and capital
Sculpted by our in-house design team, the Timsbury table lamp in cast brass and bronze is inspired by a piece of flint found in the Hampshire, England, countryside
Sculpted by our in-house design team, the Timsbury table lamp in cast brass and bronze is inspired by a piece of flint found in the Hampshire, England, countryside
Specialist craftspeople individually cast the sculptural details of the Timsbury table lamp in solid brass, then follow with an antique brass finish
Specialist craftspeople individually cast the sculptural details of the Timsbury table lamp in solid brass, then follow with an antique brass finish
Inspired by a 17th century English brass candlestick, the Hyde candlestick lamp is defined by its height, scale and light bronze finish
Inspired by a 17th century English brass candlestick, the Hyde candlestick lamp is defined by its height, scale and light bronze finish
Inspired by an original William IV column, the Winslade table lamp is made of solid brass with a tapered stem and decorative base
Inspired by an original William IV column, the Winslade table lamp is made of solid brass with a tapered stem and decorative base
The detailing in the casting complements the shaped base of the Winslade table lamp
The detailing in the casting complements the shaped base of the Winslade table lamp
Inspired by a Louis XVI French candlestick lamp, the Crawley candlestick table lamp is a timeless design with a fluted column and decorative base
Inspired by a Louis XVI French candlestick lamp, the Crawley candlestick table lamp is a timeless design with a fluted column and decorative base
A design from the Vaughan archives, the Crawley candlestick table lamp features highly decorative fine detailing in the casting
A design from the Vaughan archives, the Crawley candlestick table lamp features highly decorative fine detailing in the casting
Inspired by modernist art pottery, the Ditcham table lamp is produced from earthenware and finished with a studio glaze
Inspired by modernist art pottery, the Ditcham table lamp is produced from earthenware and finished with a studio glaze
The Ditcham table lamp is defined by its semitranslucent brown-and-green glaze, which cascades down its sculptural form
The Ditcham table lamp is defined by its semitranslucent brown-and-green glaze, which cascades down its sculptural form
With an organic shape and contemporary feel, the Chablais table lamp is produced from earthenware and finished with a semitransluscent studio glaze that gives texture and layers of color
With an organic shape and contemporary feel, the Chablais table lamp is produced from earthenware and finished with a semitransluscent studio glaze that gives texture and layers of color
The semitranslucent blue glaze adds depth to the finish on the Chablais table lamp
The semitranslucent blue glaze adds depth to the finish on the Chablais table lamp
The Shoreham table lamp is hand-crafted from polished Spanish alabaster. The design takes its inspiration from the style of the mid-20th century
The Shoreham table lamp is hand-crafted from polished Spanish alabaster. The design takes its inspiration from the style of the mid-20th century
The natural veining in the alabaster makes each Shoreham table lamp unique
The natural veining in the alabaster makes each Shoreham table lamp unique
Inspired by 18th century spatterware, the Rutherford table lamp’s shape is based on that of a rustic urn. The colorful finish gives a contemporary feel to the piece
Inspired by 18th century spatterware, the Rutherford table lamp’s shape is based on that of a rustic urn. The colorful finish gives a contemporary feel to the piece
The spatterware design ensures each Rutherford table lamp is unique
The spatterware design ensures each Rutherford table lamp is unique
Defined by a classic shape and simple, elegant lines, the Warnford table lamp is hand-crafted in earthenware and finished with a subtle stone-colored crackle glaze. Available in a stone, pale blue, blue or sang de boeuf glaze
Defined by a classic shape and simple, elegant lines, the Warnford table lamp is hand-crafted in earthenware and finished with a subtle stone-colored crackle glaze. Available in a stone, pale blue, blue or sang de boeuf glaze
Defined by a classic shape and simple, elegant lines, the Warnford table lamp is hand-crafted in earthenware and finished with a subtle stone-colored crackle glaze. Available in a stone, pale blue, blue or sang de boeuf glaze
Defined by a classic shape and simple, elegant lines, the Warnford table lamp is hand-crafted in earthenware and finished with a subtle stone-colored crackle glaze. Available in a stone, pale blue, blue or sang de boeuf glaze
Defined by a classic shape and simple, elegant lines, the Warnford table lamp is hand-crafted in earthenware and finished with a subtle stone-colored crackle glaze. Available in a stone, pale blue, blue or sang de boeuf glaze
Defined by a classic shape and simple, elegant lines, the Warnford table lamp is hand-crafted in earthenware and finished with a subtle stone-colored crackle glaze. Available in a stone, pale blue, blue or sang de boeuf glaze
Inspired by a French antique from the 1940s, the Silchester floor lamp is a tall, elegant design cast in solid brass with bamboo detailing and a tripod base
Inspired by a French antique from the 1940s, the Silchester floor lamp is a tall, elegant design cast in solid brass with bamboo detailing and a tripod base
Inspired by Moorish designs from the 17th century, the highly decorative Adhurst lantern in brass features hand-pierced fretwork
Inspired by Moorish designs from the 17th century, the highly decorative Adhurst lantern in brass features hand-pierced fretwork
Based on a classic French design from the 1940s, the Stratton chandelier is now available with two tiers, in a brass or bronze finish and with linen or glass shades
Based on a classic French design from the 1940s, the Stratton chandelier is now available with two tiers, in a brass or bronze finish and with linen or glass shades
Based on a classic French design from the 1940s, the Stratton chandelier is now available with two tiers, in a brass or bronze finish and with linen or glass shades
Based on a classic French design from the 1940s, the Stratton chandelier is now available with two tiers, in a brass or bronze finish and with linen or glass shades
The Bordon swing arm reading wall light, available in brass or bronze, is the perfect bedside fixture, with a flush backplate, single swing arm and the practicality of a flexible reading light
The Bordon swing arm reading wall light, available in brass or bronze, is the perfect bedside fixture, with a flush backplate, single swing arm and the practicality of a flexible reading light
The Bordon swing arm reading wall light, available in brass or bronze, is the perfect bedside fixture, with a flush backplate, single swing arm and the practicality of a flexible reading light
The Bordon swing arm reading wall light, available in brass or bronze, is the perfect bedside fixture, with a flush backplate, single swing arm and the practicality of a flexible reading light
A striking design, the Candover wall light—shown here with frosted glass shades—is based on a vintage French piece and harks back to the 1940s with its emphasis on elegance and form
A striking design, the Candover wall light—shown here with frosted glass shades—is based on a vintage French piece and harks back to the 1940s with its emphasis on elegance and form
A striking design, the Candover wall light—shown here with linen shades—is based on a vintage French piece and harks back to the 1940s with its emphasis on elegance and form
A striking design, the Candover wall light—shown here with linen shades—is based on a vintage French piece and harks back to the 1940s with its emphasis on elegance and form
The waxed bronze finish of the Candover wall light highlights the exceptional quality and engineering of the decorative ball and candle cup
The waxed bronze finish of the Candover wall light highlights the exceptional quality and engineering of the decorative ball and candle cup
Hand-crafted in polished Spanish alabaster with an angular stepped design, the Drummond wall light has clean lines and emits a warm glow when lit. Also available in a larger size
Hand-crafted in polished Spanish alabaster with an angular stepped design, the Drummond wall light has clean lines and emits a warm glow when lit. Also available in a larger size
The natural veining in the stone makes each Drummond wall light unique
The natural veining in the stone makes each Drummond wall light unique
Inspired by a 19th century design in the Moorish style, the Kimbridge table has curved arches that complement the turned wood legs and wooden ball feet
Inspired by a 19th century design in the Moorish style, the Kimbridge table has curved arches that complement the turned wood legs and wooden ball feet
Inspired by Moorish design but with an arts and crafts aesthetic, the Ashfield table is an elegant and compact piece
Inspired by Moorish design but with an arts and crafts aesthetic, the Ashfield table is an elegant and compact piece
Taking its inspiration from modernist midcentury design, the Droxford table has two tiers and a pared-back, minimalist aesthetic
Taking its inspiration from modernist midcentury design, the Droxford table has two tiers and a pared-back, minimalist aesthetic
Inspired by the arts and crafts movement, the top of the two-tiered Penwood table is in the shape of a four-leaf clover and set on finely turned legs
Inspired by the arts and crafts movement, the top of the two-tiered Penwood table is in the shape of a four-leaf clover and set on finely turned legs
Turned wood legs complement the curved lines of the Penwood table’s clover-shaped top
Turned wood legs complement the curved lines of the Penwood table’s clover-shaped top
Based on an arts and crafts aesthetic, the low, oval Yately side table is a classic design with pared-back simplicity
Based on an arts and crafts aesthetic, the low, oval Yately side table is a classic design with pared-back simplicity
Inspired by the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, the Nutley table has two tiers and turned bobbin legs
Inspired by the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, the Nutley table has two tiers and turned bobbin legs
Inspired by an original 17th century French design, the Clanfield mirror is a highly decorative carved piece
Inspired by an original 17th century French design, the Clanfield mirror is a highly decorative carved piece
The Shawford mirror is a classic yet modernist design with cut corners and brass beading
The Shawford mirror is a classic yet modernist design with cut corners and brass beading
Available in a brass or bronze finish, the Shawford mirror has a cut-corner shape that’s embellished with formed beaded detailing
Available in a brass or bronze finish, the Shawford mirror has a cut-corner shape that’s embellished with formed beaded detailing
Based on an antique dressing table mirror, the Regency-inspired Crofton mirror is decorated in a faux bamboo finish
Based on an antique dressing table mirror, the Regency-inspired Crofton mirror is decorated in a faux bamboo finish
The Oxted mirror is inspired by a neoclassical Regency design and based on a mirror from the Vaughan archive
The Oxted mirror is inspired by a neoclassical Regency design and based on a mirror from the Vaughan archive
For more information about this collection, please contact us-sales@vaughandesigns.com, or at 212-319-7070.