Stéphane and Frouwkje Pagani, the principals and creative directors of Pagani Studio. PaganiStudio is a traditional design atelier in New York that specializes in contemporary, handmade lighting fixtures. Stéphane is originally from France, studied architecture in the United States, and founded PaganiStudio in 1995. Frouwkje is Dutch American and grew up abroad and in Chicago. Before joining Stéphane in 2001, Frouwkje was a Design and Decorating Editor for House Beautiful magazine.