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Lee Broom Exhibits Within the “British Capsule” at Maison&Objet

02.02.23 | By
Lee Broom Exhibits Within the “British Capsule” at Maison&Objet

This year, British designer Lee Broom had the honor of being invited by Maison&Objet to share his work in an exhibition that featured iconic pieces, fresh developments, and collaborations from some of Britain’s top designers. For the “British Capsule” Broom included his new Divine Inspiration collection of lighting, as well a selection of complementary furniture and decor.

“We are thrilled to be selected to join the British capsule at Maison&Objet. In the spirit of Maison’s theme ‘Take Care’, we are showing an edited selection of pieces that bring a sense of the comfort of the home combined with an element of spirituality and mysticism,” Broom declared.

gallery display of dining table and chairs, lighting, and wall mirror

Inspired by the light and shadows created by lancet windows found in church arches, the highlight of the exhibit is Broom’s four meter tall Hail light. The elongated aluminum elements and reeded glass lightbulbs are asymmetrically placed, while its impressive size adds to the drama.

gallery display of dining table and chairs, lighting, and wall mirror

Alongside Hail were the Vesper Duo lights. Dramatic in their own right, Vesper’s prolific design leans on the simple geometry of Brutalist sculpture and modernist cathedral lighting. (The shared inspiration between Hail and Vesper doesn’t go unnoticed.) Using extruded aluminum, the lighting’s rectangular cube-like shapes are joined together by illuminated spheres.

gallery wall featuring a large round mirror and two light fixtures

Broom’s portion of the exhibit resembles a dining room setup, using light greys and brushed silvers to create a modern calm. His round Musico Table and Musico Chairs make a statement with their hand-bent, twisted stainless-steel tubes. Two Fulcrum Candlesticks, made in Nero Marquina Marble, reside on each side of the booth. And reflecting it all back on the viewer is the Split Mirror hanging on the back wall. With a precisely cut vertical slice that’s shifted upward, it reveals an unexpected oak-trimmed view of the black frame.

gallery display of dining table and chairs, lighting, and wall mirror with seated man

Lee Broom

chandelier comprised of cylindrical lighting elements

Hail Short 3-Light Chandelier, Silver

chandelier comprised of cylindrical lighting elements

Hail Short 3-Light Chandelier, Silver

chandelier comprised of cylindrical lighting elements

Hail Tall 3-Light Chandelier, Silver

chandelier comprised of cylindrical lighting elements

Hail Tall 6-Light Chandelier, Silver

chandelier comprised of elongated rectangle-shaped lighting elements

Vesper Duo, Silver

modern dining table with six dining chairs on white background

Musico Table and Chairs

two black marble candlesticks in two heights on white background

Fulcrum Candlesticks

tall black marble candlestick on white background

Fulcrum Candlestick, Large

short black marble candlestick on white background

Fulcrum Candlestick, Small

large round mirror with a black frame and slice taken out of it

Split Mirror

large round mirror with a black frame and slice taken out of it

Split Mirror

To learn more, visit leebroom.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.