Your browser currently is not set to accept Cookies. Please turn it on or check if you have another program set to block cookies.
Cat ID : 9235
The Resident Story
Resident Studio was established in 2001 when a first time meeting between fellow New Zealanders Simon James and Scott Bridgens led to the quick realization that the pair shared a mutual interest in setting up a design-centric, export-focused retail company.
Read MoreBoth were already deeply ensconced in the creative trade, James with his own NZ-based design, retail and import business; Bridgens having just returned to his homeland after a stint as operations manager for Tom Dixon. It was truly a kismet moment, as James was having a challenging time with the export channel of the business, and logistics just happened to be precisely Bridgens' core strength.
Why We Love Resident Lighting
Resident embodies a "think global, act local" construct. The home office remains in Auckland, the primary distribution hub is located in the UK, and manufacturing takes place in both countries. The set-up places the young company on equal ground with heritage European lighting companies when it comes to manufacturing capabilities and delivery times. Additionally, Resident's stable of designers are all New Zealanders - "people we know and whose work we admire" - but are based around the world.
Fun Facts About Resident
Like fellow countryman David Trubridge, much of the Resident's offerings - including the majority of their furniture line - can be flat-packed for transport. The environmentally-friendly option cuts down on both packaging and fuel costs when getting an object to the end user.
Noteworthy Products from Resident
The Resident Tri Pendant is a case study in geometric minimalism. Thin LED strips (with a color temperature of 3200°) are discreetly recessed into each of the three intersecting Brass stanchions of the sculptural fixture, the overlapping metallic channels acting as both reflector and diffuser to exude a rich burnished glow. The fixture was named Best Lighting in Urbis, a New Zealand home nesting magazine.
38 Results
38 Results
Filter & Sort
Filter Results
Category
- Furniture (17)
- Pendants (11)
- Accent & Lounge Chairs (5)
- Counter & Bar Stools (3)
- Dining Chairs (3)
- Floor Lamps (3)
- Table Lamps (3)
- Coffee Tables (2)
- Dining Tables (2)
- Office Chairs (2)
- Ottomans & Low Stools (2)
- Wall Sconces (2)
- Benches (1)
- Chandeliers (1)
- Desk & Task Lamps (1)
- Shelving (1)
Finish
- Matte (14)
- Polished (6)
- Glossy (3)
- Antique (1)
- Polished Aluminum (2)
- Nickel (1)
- Silver (1)
Surface Finish
Metal Finish
Color
Compliance
-
ADA Compliant
(2)
Ensures accessibility for people with disabilities.
-
FSC Certified
(17)
Wood from responsibly managed forests.
