Designer Dann Foley launched a full lighting collection with Savoy House earlier this month that makes use of many different types of materials and extends Savoy House’s reach into the lamp category.
The Collected & Curated collection includes pendants, chandeliers, sconces and portables that draw from Foley’s travels and design expertise.
“I wanted to create lights that I wanted, in an array of style, materials and price points,” Foley told Home Accents Today while giving a tour of the collection during Lightovation in Dallas. He said he was thrilled when the company reached out to him about creating a collection for Savoy House. “When they approached me, I just jumped at the chance,” he said. He credited the company’s “incredible” design team that worked with him over 18 months to bring the collection to fruition.
“We are excited that Dann has joined our team, as he is a perfect fit for the types of products we work so hard to develop,” said Leslie Killingsworth, senior vice president marketing and merchandise for Savoy House and its fellow brands, Lee Lighting and Progressive Lighting, its retail division. “His tagline is ‘Collected and Curated,’ and that is exactly what he brings to Savoy.
“Dann is an avid traveler with a love of classical design, so his introduction includes references to both antique lighting and timeless modern styles,” Killingsworth continued. “His hardwire and portable introductions use some luxe materials like onyx, marble and solid wood, resulting in high quality products with a truly attainable price point. Beautiful design should be accessible to everyone.”
Affordability and accessibility are hallmarks of Foley’s designs, and he is a huge proponent of realistic price points. “Not everything has to cost a million dollars,” he quipped.
“Luxury, detail and quality come first, but value remains part of the equation,” he said. “It’s an important to every conversation. Money is always part of the deciding factor.”
The new line includes a wide range of fixed lighting as well as several different lamps, which also make use of mixed materials and finishes. Foley was particularly excited about Savoy House’s Mediterranean Bronze finish that he likened to a “brown cashmere” that is rich and luxurious-looking and highly touchable.
Killingsworth said the finish was a top performer in Dallas for Foley and for all of Savoy’s introductions.
“It is a rich chemical finish — not the painted oil rubbed bronze of yesteryear — that accentuates the warm color palettes that are so important in today’s décor,” she said. “My thought is that customers are responding to this as a less stark alternative to black. It marries very well with the rich tones of burnished brass, so it feels understandable yet fresh.”
The company first introduced lamps last June with the launch of portables and cordless, rechargeable lamps in collaboration with Coco & Dash. Designer Breegan Jane, who also works with Savoy House, introduced a small assortment of lamps along with fixed lighting at Lightovation this month.
“Savoy House is pleased to be in the lamp category and our offering ranges from the miniature rechargeables from Coco & Dash to the oversized lamps introduced by Breegan Jane with a ‘nod’ to the White Lotus aesthetic that had so much buzz on social media,” said Killingsworth.
“Dann’s product line is a perfect balance to Savoy House, and he offers a different design perspective than Coco & Dash, [which is] whimsical and sophisticated, and Breegan Jane [which is about] glamour, approachable luxury and biophilia, which gives our customers options to purchase high quality lighting of different styles,” she added.
