The fixtures in your life

Published April 13, 2013
A table lamp designed by German designer Ingo Mauer is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A table lamp designed by German designer Ingo Mauer is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A table lamp made from an old iron is displayed at the 'Unico' showroom during the Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A table lamp made from an old iron is displayed at the 'Unico' showroom during the Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
Suspension lamp called 'Flying Flames' designed by german designer Ingo Mauer is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
Suspension lamp called 'Flying Flames' designed by german designer Ingo Mauer is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
Visitors walk in a stand of the Euroluce lightning trade fair as part of the Milan's annual furniture fair at the Fiera Milano in Rho.
Visitors walk in a stand of the Euroluce lightning trade fair as part of the Milan's annual furniture fair at the Fiera Milano in Rho.
Visitors walk in a stand of the Euroluce lightning trade fair as part of the Milan's annual furniture fair at the Fiera Milano in Rho.
Visitors walk in a stand of the Euroluce lightning trade fair as part of the Milan's annual furniture fair at the Fiera Milano in Rho.
Models pose in a stand of the Euroluce lightning trade fair as part of the Milan's annual furniture fair at the Fiera Milano in Rho.
Models pose in a stand of the Euroluce lightning trade fair as part of the Milan's annual furniture fair at the Fiera Milano in Rho.
A crystal chandelier designed by French designer Philip Stark for Baccarat is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A crystal chandelier designed by French designer Philip Stark for Baccarat is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
Mobile chandeliers designed by Israeli designer Arik Levy for Baccarat are displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
Mobile chandeliers designed by Israeli designer Arik Levy for Baccarat are displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A table lamp made from an old telephone is displayed at the 'Unico' showroom during the Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A table lamp made from an old telephone is displayed at the 'Unico' showroom during the Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A man touches a lamp called "Light Sister" on display at the Milan Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A man touches a lamp called "Light Sister" on display at the Milan Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A table lamp designed by German designer Ingo Mauer is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
A table lamp designed by German designer Ingo Mauer is displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
Table lamps designed by German designer Ingo Mauer are displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.
Table lamps designed by German designer Ingo Mauer are displayed at Milan's Design Fair, in Milan, Italy.

The Milan furniture and design week fair, showcasing the latest in furniture and design from countries around the world, will continue until Sunday.—Text by AP/Images by Agencies

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