Interiors
Sylvia Lee debuts her Lantern Lighting Collection with a nod to belonging
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Lee uses glass to explore cultural symbolism and personal memory through the lens of her Chinese-Canadian identity
Toronto, February 2025 - Sylvia Lee, Creative and Executive Director of The Goodman Studio is pleased to launch her evocative Lantern Collection, a tribute to family, light, and heritage. Inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, these handblown glass tabletop lights represent both an intimate exploration of cultural symbolism and personal memory. As a French-Canadian of Chinese descent, Lee’s connection to lanterns stems from their profound presence in her family’s rituals and milestones.
Left: Chinese Lanterns, Photo Credit: Adisak Thangthong Right: Lantern Light, Photo Credit: Worker Bee Supply
Lee explains, “Lanterns are so much more than mere decorations—they symbolize comfort, meditation, grief, safety and peace. They light our way home, literally and figuratively. I remember when my grandmother passed away, my aunt told us to leave the lights on at home, so her spirit could find its way back. This stayed with me.”
Sylvia Lee in studio + Lantern Collection, Photo Credit: Worker Bee Supply
Each lantern is a meticulously crafted work of art, featuring handblown glass that is double sandblasted to create delicate lattice and woven patterns. Paired with a simple brass base, these lanterns produce a warm, resonant light that transforms any space with a quiet yet profound elegance.
Sylvia Lee in studio + Lantern Collection, Photo Credit: Worker Bee Supply
The Goodman Studio is a prolific glass design studio with 30 years of creating handmade installations, lighting, vessels and architectural glass for luxury projects worldwide. The lantern collection joins its award-winning products that are available to designers and collectors worldwide.
Lantern Collection, Photo Credit: Worker Bee Supply
Technical Details
Blown glass with sandblasted patterns
Available in 5 shapes and patterns
Colours: Customizable
Finish: Brass base with sandblasted glass finish
Retail price:
Small Lantern: $2,800 USD
Large Lantern: $3,400 USD
Available to an international market via The Goodman Studio
