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

05/18/2025

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85F | Private Dinner & Preview

On the evening of May 17th, we welcomed friends and collaborators for a private dinner at 85F—our new Tribeca space for design, dialogue, and experimentation. Set against the backdrop of the still-evolving interior, the night offered an early glimpse into the world of 85F. Guests gathered around the table for a seasonal menu created by Chef Arley Marks, designed to reflect the tone and texture of the space itself—fresh, playful, and intentional. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this quiet debut. 85F is just getting started.

Events

04/04/2025

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RBW | LEDucation 2025

At this year’s LEDucation—over 9,100 attendees, 450+ exhibitors, and a whole lot of light—we’re proud to share that our booth was named Best in Show for the Rhinelander/Gramercy Hall by Edison Report. New drops. Bold forms. Strong presence. Each piece designed to speak clearly—and stand confidently on its own.

Events

12/19/2024

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RBW Team Holiday Party 2024

The end of the year is a time to reflect on a year of growth, collaboration, and hard work. In December 2024, we brought the team together at Chleo’s in Kingston for our annual holiday gathering. Over great food and lively conversation, we celebrated the achievements of the year and the people who made them possible. At RBW, we believe in the power of light to create atmosphere — and this is the team behind it.—and this is the team that brings that vision to life.