The debut Bobine collection of glass lighting by Jessica Helgerson draws inspiration from the timeless heritage of turned wood.

If there is an art to blending the charm of heirlooms with the freshness of modern design, Jessica Helgerson, of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, has undoubtedly mastered it. As the design director and principal of her eponymous studio, Helgerson is unveiling the Bobine collection, a series of table lamps that mark the studio?s first in-house product line. Aptly named Bobine ? which is French for ?spool? ? the collection pays homage to the timeless craft of turned wood, a detail elegantly reflected in the lamps? bases. Helgerson adds a touch of whimsy to each piece with the inclusion of a movable snail sculpture, a playful element that accompanies every lamp.
Available in an all-glass version or with a wood base option, Bobine caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. The all glass lamps, with shades handblown by Vitrelux, come in seven colors that can be mixed and matched: Milk Glass, Sand, Caramel, Apricot, Soft Green, Deep Blue, Tomato, and Plum. The hand-turned bases, crafted by Hew Woodworking, come in oak and walnut. Ceramic shades, currently in development, will be produced by Schiller Clay Works with glazing by MakuMade. In the future, JHID plans to collaborate with artists to create limited edition, hand-painted shades.

We had to learn more about this whimsical collection (particularly the story behind the snail fig...