Press: On Trend: Products & Innovation
Studio Enti featured in Housing Insight’s On Trend: Products & Innovation section
The Mani wall sconce collection has been recognised for its material-led approach to light and form. Written as part of a broader editorial exploring contemporary design and innovation in Australian building and interiors, the piece reflects on Naomi Taplin’s philosophy of slow design and the way porcelain can shape atmosphere through shadow and glow.
Read the section below as originally published in Housing Insight, December 2025.
ARTICLE by - Housing Insight AUSTRALIA
SHADOW AND GLOW
Releasing her new range of wall sconces, Sydney ceramicist and designer Naomi Taplin extends her ‘philosophy of slow design into the architectural space, where light and material meet’.
She runs Studio Enti, which launches the Mani collection – three new wall sconces titled Mani Mini, Mani Wide and Mani Bell.
Each piece is made by hand in Sydney, shaped from fine Australian porcelain and fired to reveal subtle tonal variations. The curved forms cradle light rather than emit it, creating a gentle gradient of shadow and glow that transform a wall into an architectural surface.
The Mani Bell Sconce is Studio Enti’s interpretation of the classic Bowl Sconce, offered in two sizes, each with its own presence and personality.
Handcrafted in our Sydney studio from fine Australian porcelain, The Mani Bell reflects our quiet approach to form, material, and tone - the porcelain shade gently encloses the bulb, diffusing light into a warm, ambient glow.
The two-part construction allows both the mount and bowl to be cast in different shades, opening up opportunities for creative expression exploring bold contrasts or tonal pairings.
Ideal for limitless internal applications from wall to ceiling and with an IP44 rating, both sizes are suitable for bathrooms and outdoor undercover.
For tailored combinations, Mani Bell is available in our full curated colour range. If guidance with colour selection is required, our team is available to support your design process.
Free shipping on orders over $1,000 within Australia ($2,000 for WA & NT).
The smallest and most charming member of the Mani family, Mani Mini is a compact sconce with a delicate and playful presence. At its centre, a spherical bulb softly nestles within the porcelain shade, casting an intimate and inviting glow.
This customisable two-tone option offers creative freedom— there’s room to play with contrast for a bold statement, or keep things tonal and subtle to suit softer palettes.
Ideal for limitless internal applications from wall to ceiling, and with an IP44 rating, these pieces are also suitable for bathrooms and outdoor undercover areas.
Select from Studio Enti’s curated colour range below. The mount colour can be chosen after adding your product to the cart. If you’d like guidance with colour selection, please feel free to contact us.
Free shipping on orders over $1,000 within Australia ($2,000 for WA & NT).
Open and expansive in form, Mani Wide is the most generously scaled member of the Mani family. Defined by its wide, shallow bowl and soft geometry, this sconce is handmade in Sydney by Studio Enti using fine Australian porcelain.
The single-piece construction highlights the purity of its form, with the wide bowl cradling a large half-dome porcelain cover that gently diffuses light outward, creating a soft and ambient glow.
Ideal for limitless internal applications from wall to ceiling, and with an IP44 rating, these pieces are also suitable for bathrooms and outdoor undercover areas. Mani Wide brings Studio Enti’s signature balance of quiet simplicity, material warmth, and considered form into the heart of the interior.
Free shipping on orders over $1,000 within Australia ($2,000 for WA & NT).