Read Founder & Designer Esther Patterson’s profile on DESIGNE-ERS
Esther pictured in her ceramic studio nestled in the heart of the Peak District Our founder and designer, Esther Patterson, speaks with Designe-ers Journal to discuss the origins of Curiousa, her creative process, and the key design inspirations influencing Curiousa’s latest lighting collections. Find out the full story below. Read the full article
Curiousa named as a must-see at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 by Elle Decoration
We are delighted that Elle Decoration has named CURIOUSA in the ‘9 must-visit events at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023’ as part of our presence in the British Collection to be held at the Crypt on the Green. Clerkenwell Design Week takes place between the 23rd to 25th May. Opening Times: Tuesday 23rd – 10am […]
Wave Collection Featured in Elle Decoration
We are delighted to have had not one, but two features in the latest editions of Elle Decoration. First, the Wave Chandelier was chosen by editor-in-chief Ben Spriggs as one of his ‘Things I can’t stop thinking about this month…’ in the February 2023 Future Heritage issue. Also from the Wave Collection, the NEW Wavelet […]
Featured in this Month’s DARC Magazine
We’re so delighted to be on the front cover of DARC magazine. This photo was taken at Decorex 2022 and showcases our new hand-blown glass Crest and Cascade pendants from our WAVE COLLECTION. DARC is a well established and professional trade magazine highlighting Decorative Lighting in Architecture – the perfect platform to illustrate our new […]
As seen on Channel 4’s Old House, New Home with George Clarke
A Curiousa bespoke 9-drop staircase chandelier featured on Channel 4’s Old House, New Home with George Clarke. If you’ve been watching the new series of Channel 4’s Old House, New Home with George Clarke you might have spotted Curiousa’s lights featured in Jenny & Fadi’s Southport renovation. The Gothic Victorian Villa, is located a spitting […]
As Seen On Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations…
A Curiousa 10-drop staircase chandelier has found its forever home in this renovated bank in Cornwall. Featured in mid-July on Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations. If you have been watching Channel 4’s Remarkable Renovations fronted by George Clarke, you’ll have been taken on a tour of amazing house renovations around the UK. In the […]
Spotted! Sandi Toksvig Visits Moat Cottage & We Get A Glimpse Of Our Glass Pendant Lights
The uniquely beautiful Moat Cottage on the Wilderness Reserve estate was featured in a recent airing of Channel 4’s Extraordinary Escapes With Sandi Toksvig …and we caught a glimpse of our lights that adorn this luxurious hideaway. If you have been watching Channel 4’s Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig you might have watched the […]
Esther Patterson’s Feature In The English Home Magazine’s Design Series Rounds Off 2020
Esther Patterson is Curiousa & Curiousa’s Design Director, and was featured in the final The English Home magazine Design Series of 2020. 2020 has been a challenging year to get through. At Curiousa & Curiousa, we’ve been lucky enough to live and work in a lovely part of the country, which has really sustained […]
Design Director Esther Patterson Makes The Front Page In May’s Studio Magazine
In the last 10 years, Curiousa & Curiousa’s Design Director Esther Patterson has led the business a long way from its humble beginnings. The Curiousa & Curiousa stand at last year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, housed in Fabric Nightclub, struck a chord with Studio Magazine’s Elspeth Pridham who has featured Design Director Esther Patterson in this […]
Homes & Antiques Magazine February 2020 Feature On The Eclectic Styling Of The Malthouse
Spotted in the February 2020 edition of Homes & Antiques Magazine is a feature on, Curiousa & Curiousa founder, Esther Patterson’s home that she shares in the Derbyshire town of Wirksworth with husband Paul. When it comes to styling and creativity, Curiousa and Curiousa’s Design Director Esther takes this job home with her. Spotted […]
Country & Town House Magazine January 2020: A Slice Of Paradise
Spotted in the January 2020 edition of Country & Town House Magazine is our newly launched Antonio Wall Light. Pictured with Blackpop’s newly launched Paradise wallpaper. We might be in the depths of the winter months and wanting to snuggle back down under the duvet, but the lighter palette of the new Antonio Wall Light […]
Spotted! Curiousa & Curiousa’ Pendant Cluster Takes Centre Stage On Grand Designs!
It was thrilling to spot a bespoke 4-drop Pendant Cluster in the 23 October 2019 airing of Grand Designs earlier this month. We have had people visiting us at our Wirksworth studio after the show asking about this, so we know that we aren’t the only ones to have spotted this! The interior design of […]
BBC2’s Remarkable Places To Eat Features The Kitchin In Edinburgh – July 2019
Curiousa & Curiousa Classic Retro shades hang in the windows of The Kitchin in Edinburgh. Tom Kitchin is the youngest chef to have been awarded a Michelin star at the tender age of 29. He runs a tight ship and a most excellent restaurant called The Kitchin in Leith, near Edinburgh and was featured recently […]
The Changing Face Of The Malthouse In 25 Beautiful Homes – August 2019
The warehouse brick wall finish has been retained, and the walls are filled with artworks collected over many years. The 25 Beautiful Homes Magazine showcases beautiful British interiors each month and the Malthouse, home to Curiousa & Curiousa’s Esther and husband Paul, was featured in the August issue. Esther’s eye for vintage pieces have helped […]
The Guardian’s observer Feature – Behind the Scenes at the Malthouse
With many designers, their sense of style, imagination and personality continue throughout every area of their lives, and nowhere is this reflected more clearly than in their homes – Esther’s home is a wonderful example of this. This month we were thrilled to have an article in the Guardian’s ‘Observer Interiors’ that featured the […]
English Home New Years Honours List
We are delighted English Home magazine have included us in their New Years Honours List. They love our decorative lights for wet areas and the fact that we’re pushing the boundaries, using colour in bold and new ways and bringing an adventurous spirit to lighting in bathrooms. We’ve been picked out alongside Tamasine Osher and her beautiful hand […]
IP45 Bathroom Light Range and ‘Living Etc’ Feature
“Your bathroom lighting prayers have been answered” We are excited to announce that 75% of our range can now be made to IP45 standards, meaning they can be used in wet areas such as bathrooms (zones 1 & 2) and outdoor areas. By using an enclosed LED G9 bulb and a non-twisted fabric covered flex, […]
Maison & Objet – A Royal Collaboration
Starting off her career creating bone china pieces herself, Esther, founder and designer of Curiousa, is thrilled to be collaborating with the UK’s leading fine bone china manufacturers, Royal Crown Derby. Not only are their collections beautifully crafted and can be traced back to 1750 but they have the same core values as Curiousa, […]