That bespoke lighting piece could instantly transform your home—the co-founders of German brand Windfall discuss the inspiring ways they have reinvented the design of the classic chandelier
When Clarissa Dorn and Roel Haagmans teamed up to realise their vision of crystal chandelier lighting, they did not imagine that they would one day be outfitting luxury boutiques across the world, the home of one of Google’s owners in Los Angeles, and even a palace in Saudi Arabia.
These and more stunning interiors feature gorgeous glass chandeliers of Windfall, which lives to its name; the lighting purveyor has enjoyed a fortuitous streak of projects.
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Since starting Windfall 15 years ago, the brand has become an open secret in luxury lighting, and the go-to for celebrities, the well-travelled, as well as global corporations. British Airways, Philippe Starck, Montblanc, Roberto Cavalli, as well as notable luminaries are among their litany of high-profile clients; most of whom approached them after seeing the stunning creations in the homes of friends or associates.
Yet global domination was achieved without any marketing or publicity; Windfall’s website is still “experimental” (in Haagmans’ words) and their very first catalogue came out only a year ago. From the beginning, both of them made a decision not to work with stores but through exclusive showrooms in selected cities like Moscow, Miami, Paris, Zürich, and Singapore.