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The Northington collection offers a creative mix of new and reimagined designs. Inspired by antique pieces, its lighting and textiles feature either an aesthetic or a finish that makes them contemporary and fresh. Whether updated or brand-new, each style is notable for the exceptional craftsmanship that characterizes the company behind it. From the distinctive sculptural leaves and pitted metalwork of the Montferrat chandelier to the intricate pierced fretwork of the Hawley and Bentworth lanterns, sophisticated techniques give every item its singular identity. With Northington, including its printed and embroidered linens as well as its striking light fixtures, Vaughan continues its tradition of excellence.

Lucy Vaughan, co-founder of the brand, spoke with Business of Home about the collection.

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What’s the inspiration behind the new collection?
The Northington collection is named after a village in Hampshire, England, close to both our home and our headquarters in Winchester. Northington has long been connected with my family, and with this heritage and longevity in mind, the pieces we have designed to launch this autumn evoke the same sentiment—timeless design and enduring quality, rarely affected by fleeting trends.

What was the starting point for this collection?
Outdoor lighting has always been integral to Vaughan, and this season we’ve introduced six new fixtures for exteriors: four lanterns and two wall lights. Starting outdoors provided an excellent jumping-off point from which to then work our way inside the home with indoor lighting and new textiles.

What piece are you most excited to unveil?
The Hawley lantern, which is one of the new outdoor fixtures. It’s based on an original antique and has intricate fretwork, beveled glass panels and a fluted roof. It comes in a rich new copper-bronze finish. I’m also thrilled to see our new textiles, which include a hand embroidery called Nimos and four printed linen patterns.

How do you feel this collection pushes the brand forward?
Through its versatility. For example, we love the flexibility of the Buriton flush ceiling and wall light. Combining hand-finished natural alabaster with turned solid brass buttons, the light can be installed on the ceiling or the wall—it’s interchangeable. It’s also ADA compliant, which is so helpful. As always, sustainability is at the forefront of our designs. More than 90 percent of Vaughan products are made from recyclable materials. Our products are crafted predominantly from brass, glass, alabaster, wood and ceramic, all easily and readily recyclable. We continue to prioritize sustainability in the Northington collection.

How does the collection build on or complement your other offerings?
The Vaughan look has a sense of timelessness such that pieces may appear to have been curated and collected from around the world and over the years. The Northington collection carries on that curated story, complementing our existing range and giving it a contemporary twist. That said, we have reimagined a few Vaughan classics: the Montferrat chandelier now comes in a scaled-down three-light version, and the Farnham desk lamp is derived from the eponymous floor lamp. Furthermore, our Zurich lantern has been transformed into an outdoor light. It’s hard to believe they haven’t always been part of our product line!

What about the collection feels fresh and exciting?
The Bartley downlight is a new architectural fixture that was designed to be a chic, subtle and streamlined light source in our signature bronze finish. The new textiles are also fresh, and while they are complementary to other Vaughan fabrics, they bring a sense of playfulness, from the color palettes in Maritsa and Patmos to the sophisticated complexity of Bihar and Kerala, which have been reinterpreted as new patterns from one original document piece.

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?
The copper-bronze finish that we’ve applied to two of the new outdoor lanterns, Axford and Hawley, is an exciting addition. The patina is achieved by starting with a base material of copper sheet, which is oxidized to give it a stunning effect.

How do you envision designers using this collection?
Considering that we have such a wide range in Northington, with everything from textiles to chandeliers, charming new wall lanterns and outdoor lighting, I’m excited to see how designers might use the pieces together to create spaces that have their own unique identities. Interior designers bring the collections to life!

Can the collection be customized? What kind of options are possible?
We offer various modifications on certain products, which we hope are helpful. For instance, the standard new Axford lantern is comes with a chain, but a fixed rod kit can be ordered and fitted separately.

Intricate fretwork and a tapering fluted roof characterize the Hawley lantern, which is finished in copper bronze for added elegance. UL Listed for Wet Locations.

The Hawley lantern is hand-fabricated from silver-soldered copper sheet and given a copper-bronze finish.

Inspired by 19th-century naive folk art and finished in copper bronze, the Axford lantern is suitable for outdoor use. UL Listed for Wet Locations.

Hand-fabricated and finished in copper bronze, the Axford lantern is fitted with a single cylindrical glass shade.

While inspired by 19th-century gas lanterns, the Tufton wall light—available in a bronze or black finish—is undeniably contemporary in feel. UL Listed for Wet Locations.

The Buriton flush wall and ceiling light combines hand-finished natural Italian alabaster with turned brass buttons. ADA compliant when installed as a wall light.

Through natural Italian alabaster, the Buriton flush wall and ceiling light emits a warm, diffuse glow.

The Sandford wall lantern evokes elements of 18th-century lighting but is designed with a streamlined, contemporary feel. ADA compliant.

A cast-brass top and base frame the Sandford wall lantern.

Characterful and contemporary, the three-light Montferrat chandelier features distinctive sculpted leaves and hand-applied pitted metalwork. Shown in bronze.

Based on a classic French design from the 1940s, the Stratton chandelier is especially well-suited to low ceilings. Shown in bronze with linen shades.

Cast in brass with an antique finish, the Ovington wall lantern embraces a pared-down design and smooth, clean lines. Chamfered edges add to the crispness of its octagonal shape.

The antiqued brass finish of the Ovington wall lantern achieves a warm patina that will age beautifully over time.

Inspired by the art deco movement, the large-scale Pennington flush ceiling light frames opaline glass with cast brass in a bronze finish.

Crafted of cast brass and opaline glass, the large-scale Pennington flush ceiling light recalls the art deco movement.

An inner cylinder of opaline glass encased by a hand-blown glass shade distinguishes the elegant, streamlined Zurich outdoor lantern. UL Listed for Wet Locations.

The brass frame of the Zurich outdoor lantern is hand-fabricated, bronze-finished and lacquered.

Art deco–style banding pairs beautifully with the opaline glass center of the Pennington flush ceiling light.

Strong, simple lines give the Tichfield wall lantern a timeless, modernist look. Available in bronze or black powder-coat finish. UL Listed for Wet Locations.

The Tichfield wall lantern is hand-fabricated from solid brass sheeting with a sturdy frame for outdoor use.

Characterful and contemporary, the three-light Montferrat chandelier features distinctive sculpted leaves and hand-applied pitted metalwork. Shown in chalk white.

The characterful and contemporary three-light Montferrat chandelier features distinctive sculpted leaves and hand-applied pitted metalwork. Shown in brass.

Beautiful sculpted leaves in cast brass complement the textured circular frame of the Montferrat chandelier. Shown in brass. Also available in bronze, nickel or chalk white painted finish.

An architectural design defined by its purity of line and the atmospheric glow it emits, the Bartley downlight is both elegant and functional.

Purity of line and atmospheric illumination define the elegant and architectural Bartley downlight.

Based on an 18th-century Indian design, Bihar printed linen pairs a striking geometric pattern with a floral motif. The earth-toned color palette layers beautifully with Kerala fabric.

The vibrant earth-toned design of Bihar printed linen complements and layers beautifully with Kerala fabric. 100 percent natural linen.

Clean lines and a cylindrical base give the Farnham desk lamp its modernist bona fides. The arm, with visible joint, can be angled in various positions. Shown in brass.

Based on an 18th-century Indian design, the floral pattern of Kerala printed linen is rendered in an earth-toned color palette. Made of 100 percent natural linen, it layers beautifully with Bihar fabric.

A gentle color palette of faded blue and pink characterizes the needlework of Nimos embroidered natural linen, which is based on a 17th-century Ottoman textile.

Intricately embroidered, Nimos 100 percent natural linen features overstitching that enhances the pattern, creating striking visual depth.

Patmos’ simple geometric design, printed in blue and white on 100 percent natural linen, is based on an 18-century textile.

Patmos’ blue-and-white printed design complements the natural linen background.

Clean lines and a cylindrical base give the Farnham desk lamp its modernist bona fides. The arm, with visible joint, can be angled in various positions. Shown in bronze.

Intricate pierced metalwork embellishes the otherwise pared-down aesthetic of the hand-fabricated Bentworth lantern. Available in bronze or black. UL Listed for Wet Locations.

The Bentworth lantern features decorative pierced metalwork, a curved hood and beveled glass.

Based on a classic French design from the 1940s, the Stratton chandelier is especially well-suited to low ceilings. Shown in brass with frosted glass shades.

The vibrant earth-toned print of Kerala 100 percent natural linen complements and layers beautifully with Bihar fabric.

Precisely engineered using heavy-gauge brass components, the Stratton chandelier is available in brass or bronze finishes with linen or frosted glass shades.