Akoya

After revisiting one of its best-selling pendants, RBW presents the new and improved Akoya. The original hand-blown, opal glass bulb now boasts increased technical capabilities, as well as more refined perforations to its sheer, spun-aluminum shade. With Akoya’s shades now fabricated in North America, we’ve also cut down our carbon footprint by manufacturing closer to home.

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Browse our extremely diverse pendant. Available in 2 sizes and 3 voltage levels.

Inside Akoya

Akoya’s newly engineered, state-of-the-art lighting module offers advanced technical capabilities, with increased lumen output and the efficient LED power consumption of only 8.7 watts.

Akoya pendant, 22" Chalk Pink, dark red & matte white shade

Akoya pendant, 22" Chalk Pink shade

Akoya pendant, 22" Chalk Pink, dark red & matte white shade

Akoya pendant, 22" Chalk Pink shade

Variety and Versatility

Our versatile pendant offers a variety of options in size, color temperature, and finish. Choose from a 16" or 22" shade, color temperature from warm to neutral white, a powder coat in a shade from a curated color library or your own custom color.

Fine perforations give Akoya’s spun-aluminum shade the look of sheer weightlessness.

Akoya pendant, vermilion perforated shade detail

Akoya pendant, Vermilion 16" shade

Sheer Delight

Akoya’s hand-blown, opal glass bulb emits a rich, diffuse glow, ensconced by a sheer aluminum shade fabricated in North America.

Casa Mami — Joshua Tree, CA

Akoya pendant, matte white 16" shade

Momofuku Kāwi by Design Agency — New York, NY

Akoya pendant, 22" Vermilion shade stemmed

Modo Pento Apartment by WOWOWA Architecture — Melbourne, Australia

Akoya pendant, 16" matte black shade corded

Momofuku Kāwi by Design Agency — New York, NY

Akoya pendant, 22" Vermilion shade stemmed

Modo Pento Apartment by WOWOWA Architecture — Melbourne, Australia

Akoya pendant, 16" matte black shade corded

Events

10/02/2026

RBW

The Human Touch

October is recognized annually as National Manufacturing Month, a nationwide initiative designed to highlight the importance of the manufacturing industry, showcase modern high-tech careers, and inspire the next generation of innovators. As a Kingston, NY-based manufacturer, RBW is proud to showcase the human touch, skill, and raw craftsmanship behind every product. Every piece is individually checked, polished, and perfected by human hands. Our 5-year warranty is one way we stand behind the quality, durability, and longevity of everything we bring into the world.

Events

09/30/2026

RBW

A&D Community Visits RBW Factory & Showroom in New York

We were thrilled to bring together several partners from the A&D community at our Kingston, NY factory and Manhattan showroom

Shop Talk

05/27/2026

RBW

Shop Talk with Dutch East Design Vol. 13

For this edition of Shop Talk, the interview series where friends and collaborators exchange ideas, discoveries, and sources of inspiration, RBW and Dieter Cartwright, Founding Partner of the Brooklyn-based firm Dutch East Design, discuss the transformation of a Marcel Breuer-designed office building into an inviting, contemporary hotel.