A modern glass finial peering from a premiere line of pendants. The statement of a Troy Ping Pong Chandelier. Does anything illuminate the human heart and mind more than Czech crystal, Spanish Alabaster, hand-hewn brass or bronze wrapped in light?

Not according to husband-wife design team Marcia Zia and Paul Priven. The creative collaborators formed Zia-Priven Design in 1999 after first working together in the film industry. It was there that Zia (an Emmy-nominated set decorator) and Priven (a first-assistant movie director) were fascinated with the true potential of lighting‘s dramatic effects.

From day one, the couple intuitively relied on the shared power of collaboration, but not just in their desire to make beautiful design. In addition to their standard offerings, Zia and Priven wanted to give their clients the flexibility of choice, welcoming custom modifications and original designs. By partnering with a client’s vision, Zia-Priven assured every fixture would bear the owner’s unique stamp of individuality.

The business philosophy was evident: embrace customized design interpretation, exceptional craftsmanship, and rigorous attention to detail, while providing personable (we already used exceptional in craftsmanship, and personable is a GREAT thing in client care) client care, guidance and service.



"Bespoke lighting is always the icing on the cake for any project. Zia-Priven enables us to develop, refine and execute a myriad of lighting options, par excellence."
—Jo Laurie, Jo Laurie Design LLC.


The strategy paid off, and by the start of the millennium, the industry’s most cutting-edge designers including Jamie Drake, Mark Zeff, Celerie Kemble, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, Geoffrey Bradfield and clients like Donald Trump, Martha Stewart and Oscar de la Renta, were commissioning Zia-Priven for their lighting designs.


Over a decade (and more than 200 press features) later, Zia-Priven continues to invigorate its brand with its signature style. By imbuing the “extraordinary” that interior designers, architects and individuals appreciate from custom-crafted design: signing a team of highly-trained local artisans and craftspeople, hand-picking the finest materials, and personally walking clients through every step of the process.

Every Zia-Priven piece creates “an ambiance in the light of day as distinct as the mood it exudes in the dark of night.” That’s the secret to Extraordinary  Lighting™. . lighting not available anywhere else.