http://www.itablelamps.us/lamp-swarovski/
CLICK HERE for more information on TOTAL HOME DECOR!
CLICK HERE for more information on HOME AMUSEMENTS!
CLICK HERE for more information on UNIQUE LIGHTING!
Chandelier Lighting: Italy still leads the way in lighting design
Italy is synonymous with style, passion, gastronomic delicacies and seemingly endless sunshine. As outsiders we are only too willing to believe that its immaculately dressed, easy living inhabitants wear life like a loose-fitting Gucci overcoat. But look beyond their carefree, laidback demeanour and you’ll discover that, actually, they’re profoundly serious about almost everything; their food, fashion (any Italian octogenarian will testify that looking effortlessly cool in a canary-coloured mohair suit is no mean feat) and exquisite architecture, art and design.
One of the country’s many enduring style legacies of which it’s rightly proud, is the transformation of lighting from functional object to art form; a masterpiece of design in harmony with technology and engineering. Nothing represents this more than modern chandelier lighting.
Italy has been lighting the way since the end of World War II, when a series of talented Italian industrial designers, including the Castiglioni brothers, Vico Magistretti, Gino Sarfatti and Pietro Chiesa, funded by small entrepreneurial families, reinvigorated Italian lighting design and started a movement that has made it the most desirable in the world. By rethinking function and restructuring form using new materials and futuristic shapes, they captured the sanguine mood of the nation to produce witty, elegant classics such as the minimalist ‘Luminator’ (1955), ‘Toio’ (1962) and Richard Sapper’s ‘Tizio’ (1972).
Chandelier lighting
Over time, advancements in technology and engineering resulted in increasingly high performance lighting and, with it, the ability to transform the mood of any architectural plan, from warm and cosy to avant-garde and contemporary. Designers now enjoyed the freedom to realise all kinds of new possibilities, and glass lighting in particular was elevated to the rank of ‘sculpture’.
The beating heart of glass lighting design and production was and still is Venice. Home to the much-prized Murano glass industry, named after the islands where it is made, they have been making hand-blown glass for shades and crystal droplets for over 200 years. Indeed, Murano glass chandeliers constitute the pinnacle of Italian glass making with their intense colours, versatile designs and durability. New glass treatments have meant that the designs are also incredibly robust which means they can exist in places where earlier glass designs would have been too fragile.
With designers eager to pursue ever more imaginative and jaw-dropping ways of playing with light and colour, it was only a matter of time until they harnessed the refractive qualities of Swarovski crystal. Daniel Swarovski revolutionised crystal cutting in 1892 to produce a product of unmatched beauty, prized for its versatility, brilliant radiance and vivid colour. Crystal is used in some of the most show-stopping chandelier lighting designs featured in the most exclusive spaces in the world.
Unique, evocative and built to last
While many of the processes are increasingly high-tech, Italian lighting design remains true to its traditional methods of precision handcrafting. The joy of buying and living with bespoke, handcrafted lighting, unlike buying mass produced versions (which are often copies of Italian designs), is that not only are you guaranteed the highest quality and durability, but your fixtures, colours, sizes and finishes are unique. Being handmade to patented designs means that whereas the average size for mass produced fittings is around 300 to 400mm and are limited to just three lamps, your handcrafted products can be made to be 700 to 12000mm wide and hold up to 18 lamps.
Good lighting is known to positively enhance the ambience, appeal and character of any luxury living space, and Italian lighting in particular is renowned for blending functionality with beauty. So whether your home demands vintage glamour or contemporary cool, it’s worth taking the time to source a quality range of designer, handcrafted Italian chandeliers and lights to enhance the look of any room in your home, bar or restaurant.
About the Author
Mike Hurford, Luxury Lights, Managing Director
Email: sales@luxurylights.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1733 328328 or +44 (0)771 1691143
Website: www.luxurylights.co.uk
About Luxury Lights
Set up in 2008 by Mike Hurford, Luxury Lights specialises in exquisite handcrafted lighting for executive homes, bars and restaurants in a range of traditional and contemporary styles, colours and designs.
Swarovski Crystal Chandelier Light Fixure Lamp DIY Decorate
|
|
One of a Kind Pair of Schonbek/Swarovski Table Lamps $3,500.00 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Toureg 3 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 8000TL13G/EC $2,314.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Toureg 3 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 8000TL13G/EC $2,314.99 |
|
|
SWAROVSKI ELEGANT CUT CRYSTAL LIGHTING FLOOP LAMP LIGHT TOUREG COLLECTION 64″ T $1,833.75 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Monarch 6 Light Table Lamp 9606TL20FG-GT/RC $1,946.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Monarch 6 Light Table Lamp 9606TL20FG-GT/RC $1,946.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 6 Light Table Lamp 9206TL20FG/EC $1,941.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 6 Light Table Lamp 9206TL20FG/EC $1,941.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 6 Light Table Lamp 9206TL20FG/EC $1,941.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Toureg 3 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 8000TL13G/EC $1,516.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Toureg 3 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 8000TL13G/EC $1,516.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Maria Theresa 5 Light Table Lamp 2800TL19C/EC $1,353.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Maria Theresa 5 Light Table Lamp 2800TL19C/EC $1,353.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light Table Lamp 9205TL18FG/EC $1,352.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light Table Lamp 9205TL18FG/EC $1,352.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light Table Lamp 9205TL18FG/EC $1,352.99 |
|
|
ARTS AND CRAFTS OAK SLAG GLASS VINTAGE LAMP STICKLEY $1,350.00 |
|
|
James R Moder 95932S11LED Sun Sphere Europa Collection SPECTRA® Swarovski® Cryst $1,256.40 |
|
|
James R Moder 95932S00 Sun Sphere Europa Collection STRASS® Swarovski® Crystal C $1,222.20 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light 13″ Table Lamp 9205TL13FG/EC $1,126.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light 13″ Table Lamp 9205TL13FG/EC $1,126.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light 13″ Table Lamp 9205TL13FG/EC $1,126.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Primo 6 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 1800TL12G/EC $1,005.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Primo 6 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 1800TL12G/EC $1,005.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Monarch 6 Light Table Lamp 9606TL20FG-GT/RC $993.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 6 Light Table Lamp 9206TL20FG/EC $988.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 6 Light Table Lamp 9206TL20FG/EC $988.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Maria Theresa 5 Light Table Lamp 2800TL19C/EC $923.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Maria Theresa 5 Light Table Lamp 2800TL19C/EC $923.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light Table Lamp 9205TL18FG/EC $855.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light Table Lamp 9205TL18FG/EC $855.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Primo 6 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 1800TL12G/EC $840.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Primo 6 Light Table Lamp Gold Elegant Cut 1800TL12G/EC $840.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light 13″ Table Lamp 9205TL13FG/EC $829.99 |
|
|
Elegant Lighting Rosalia 5 Light 13″ Table Lamp 9205TL13FG/EC $829.99 |
|
|
James R Moder 95932S11 Sun Sphere Europa Collection SPECTRA® Swarovski® Crystal $718.20 |
|
|
Vintage Austria Basket Swarovski crystal chandelier lamp 1960s Rare $450.00 |
|
|
MINIATURE LAMP SWAROVSKI IRIS ARC CRYSTAL LAMP FIGURINE ULTRA RARE BEAUTIFUL $345.00 |
|
|
Swarovski Crystal Memories-Surroundings-IceCream,FruitBowl,Cake,Mug,Lamp,SaltPep $245.00 |
|
|
5 Light Chrome – Silver Sconce Wall Lamp W14H18″ Teardrop Crystals, Swarovski $215.95 |
|
|
Sconce GOLD Wall Lamp Lighting w Swarovski Crystals $211.55 |
|
|
5 Light Chrome – Silver Sconce Wall Lamp W14H18″ French-cut Crystals, Swarovski $199.50 |
|
|
RETIRED DANIEL SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL TABLE LAMP BASE COA’s $162.25 |
|
|
Very Rare Swarovski Gold plated display lamp NEW! $150.00 |
|
|
SCONCE WALL LAMP LIGHT CHROME OR GOLD SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL $135.00 |
|
|
MINI BLUE TIFFANY LAMP MADE FROM SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL $129.00 |
|
|
SCONCE WALL LAMP LIGHT FRENCH SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL $125.00 |
|
|
SWAROVSKI SILVER DEER CRYSTAL TIFFANY LAMP FIGURINE $119.99 |
|
|
ARTS AND CRAFTS OAK SLAG GLASS VINTAGE LAMP STICKLEY NO RESRVE FREE SHIPPING $113.61 |
|
|
SWAROVSKI IRIS ARC CRYSTAL TIFFANY LAMP FIGURINE $89.99 |
|
|
Sconce Wall Lamp Light W5H12 French Crystals Swarovski $94.50 |
|
|
Lampe Berger French Celebration Swarovski Crystals Athena Coffret & Orchid Oil $75.00 |
|
|
Swarovski Crystal BRIDE WILD ORCHID Lampe Berger Paris Essential Oil Gift Set $69.95 |
|
|
SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL LAMP – RETIRED – W / BOX + COA $65.00 |
|
|
New Swarovski Crystal Brown Floral Lamp Trinket Box $63.99 |
|
|
New Swarovski Crystal Purple Floral Lamp Trinket Box $63.99 |
|
|
Pewter Swarovski Crystal Purple Enamel “Alladin Lamp” Keepsake Box (1 1/2″ x 3 1 $49.00 |
|
|
Pewter Swarovski Crystal Green Enamel “Alladin Lamp” Keepsake Box (1 1/2″ x 3 1/ $49.00 |
|
|
17″ 19″ Silver Necklace with Swarovski® Elements Lamp Work Glass Beads & Crystal $48.99 |
|
|
NEW 1 STRAND BLUE TIGER EYE GEMSTONE SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL LAMP WORK BEADS FW PEARLS $38.95 |
|
|
Empire Victorian Chandelier With Swarovski Crystal H25 X W24 $185.00 AUTHENTIC;CRYSTAL CHANDELIER DRESSED WITH; SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL! A Great European Tradition. Nothing is quite as elegant as the fine crystal chandeliers that gave sparkle to brilliant evenings at palaces and manor houses across Europe. This beautiful crystal chandelier is decorated with SWAROVSKI crystal that capture and reflect the light of the candle bulbs, each resting in a scalloped bobache. … |
|
|
CHANDELIER 30X28 W/ SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL *FREE SHIPPING!* H30 X W28 $375.00 Maria Theresa CHANDELIER DRESSED WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL . A great European tradition. Nothing was ever quite so elegant as the fine crystal chandeliers that lent sparkle to brilliant evenings in palaces and manor houses across Europe. This beautiful version from the Maria Theresa collection is dressed with SWAROVSKI crystal that capture and reflect the light of candle bulbs resting in a scalloped … |
|
|
Elegant Lighting 2528F8C/RC Tranquil 7-Inch High 2-Light Flush Mount, Chrome Finish with Crystal (Clear) Royal Cut RC Crystal $165.00 A beautiful high quality Elegant Lighting Flush Mount… |
|
|
Alpha 6 Crystals LED recessed lighting system – chrome-plated, LED – 6700K – daylight white , 110 – 125V (for use in the U.S., Canada etc.) $1,385.00 Products description: – The Crystal Startled Deluxe, Alpha 6 crystals recessed led lighting system is suitable for ceiling and wall accent lighting, flexible in mounting options, it includes all associated items and an electronic power supply for a complete installation. Available in chrome-plated / daylight white (A9945NR100039) or chrome-plated / neutral white (A9945NR100040) , gold-plated / da… |
|
|
Alpha 6 Crystals LED recessed lighting system – gold-plated, LED – 6700K – daylight white , 220 – 240V (for use in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong etc.) $1,385.00 Products description: – The Crystal Startled Deluxe, Alpha 6 crystals recessed led lighting system is suitable for ceiling and wall accent lighting, flexible in mounting options, it includes all associated items and an electronic power supply for a complete installation. Available in chrome-plated / daylight white (A9945NR100039) or chrome-plated / neutral white (A9945NR100040) , gold-plated / da… |
|
|
Beta 6 Crystals LED recessed lighting system – chrome-plated, LED – 6700K – daylight white , 220 – 240V (for use in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong etc.) $1,385.00 Products description: – The Crystal Startled Deluxe, Beta 6 crystals recessed led lighting system is suitable for ceiling and wall accent lighting, flexible in mounting options, it includes all associated items and an electronic power supply for a complete installation. Available in gold-plated / daylight white (A9945NR100041) , gold-plated / neutral white (A9945NR100042) , chrome-plated / dayligh… |
|
|
Swarovski Crystal Bookmark with Lampwork Bead $29.99 This beautiful dangle bookmark crafted with clear Swarovski crystal & lampwork bead…. |
|
|
Lampwork Bead Bookmark with Swarovski Crystal $28.99 This beautiful Swarovski crystal bookmark crafted with lampwork bead and Swarovski crystal. Makes great gift…. |