Christopher Boots is an Australian lighting designer whose love of natural materials shines through in all of his creations. Boots’s contemporary lighting fixtures are made from brass and quartz crystals, giving them an ethereal glow. His designs include spectacular chandeliers and pendant lights, geometric wall lights and sculptural table lamps.
Boots was born in 1979 in Melbourne, Australia. He initially studied linguistics and literature before graduating from the National School of Design in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial design. He apprenticed with pioneering lighting designer Geoffrey Mance and spent several years training in various lighting techniques before developing his unique style.
In 2011, Boots opened the Christopher Boots lighting studio and released his first collection. The studio was founded on the idea of material and metaphysical exploration, combining geometry, symmetry, pattern and symbology. Every piece is made by hand, using both traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology. Boots works with sculptors, ceramicists, glass blowers, coppersmiths and bronze casters to create luminous fixtures.
“I am influenced by nature primarily,” Boots told The Study, “the way nature works and evolves through mathematics, biology and time.” Taking inspiration from nature, many of Boots’s lighting fixtures are modeled after the forms of stalactite, which he describes as “beautiful yet completely haunting.”
Boots’s lighting designs have been showcased at the National Gallery of Victoria, Parliament House in Melbourne, Rossana Orlandi, Hermès in Melbourne and Cassina in Japan.
On 1stDibs, find an extensive collection of Christopher Boots lighting.
Set of 5 Ritualistic Cast Brass Forms, Thalamos Collection by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 Ritualistic Cast Brass Forms, Thalamos Collection by Christopher Boots Dimensions: Censer Ø 8 x 3.5 cm Ember Ø 15 x 3 cm Bloom Ø 13 x 7 cm Keepsake Ø 14.5 x 8 cm Altar Ø 29...
Brass
A Ritual of Inner Clarity, White Onyx Brass Oil Burner by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
A Ritual of Inner Clarity, White Onyx Brass Oil Burner by Christopher Boots Dimensions: Ø 10 x 9.6 cm Materials: Onyx, Brass. Available in different sizes and finishes. Customizatio...
Onyx, Brass
White Onyx Rectangular Tissue Box
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Crafted entirely by hand, this onyx tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalist ...
Onyx
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
$182Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in
Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx Marble & Brass Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully handcrafted mid-century Italian jewelry box carved from richly banded green onyx and accented with elegant brass trim and decorative brass feet. Dating to the 1960s, th...
Onyx
$395
H 1.63 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Jade Green Onyx Marble Brass Decorative Box ITALY, c.1960s
By Gucci
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful green stone box in brass hinged framing. Small chip to one top corner, very small, right at the brass framing. 5.5 x 3.5 in.
Agate, Onyx
$1,928 / item
H 26.78 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. These items can be bought individually or as a set. The set consists of the following: The Ice bucket's body ...
Copper, Brass
Vintage Onyx and Brass Footed Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage onyx and brass footed box is a striking example of decorative object craftsmanship, its rectangular form carved from richly figured onyx displaying a captivating interpl...
Onyx
Green Onyx Marble and Brass Jewelry Box 1950s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
onyx green marble 1950s jewelry box with Brass foot.
Onyx
$1,030 / set
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in white shagreen, ...
Brass
$512
H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Italian Rectangular Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Hinged Lid, 1970s
Located in Conversano, IT
Overview An elegant rectangular jewelry box made in Italy during the 1970s, crafted from polished onyx and finished with brass-toned metal details. The stone’s translucent pale-green...
Onyx
$513
H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in
Set of Four Small Boxes from a Collection, French & Chinese before 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four little boxes Chinese enameled box Diameter 1.78 Height: 1.67 in. (D 5 H 4.5 cm) Bakelite oval box with a carved woman on the top D 1.78 W: 2.36 H 1.57 in. (D 5 W: 6 H: 4 ...
Metal
Chinese Hexagonal Cast Brass Tea Caddy
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese hexagonal cast brass tea caddy, early 20th century. Each rectangular side with a shou symbol surrounded by five stylized bats on blue enamel ...
Brass