Brilliance and chic of Italian chandeliers

Lamps in the premises perform not only the utilitarian function. Any chandelier, even if it is an industrial stamping, is able to decorate a room and create a cozy atmosphere. Moreover, this is true of the Italian chandeliers made of shining Murano glass and crystal, which bring an element of sophistication and style to any living room.

Italian lamps usually do not need advertising. Their luxurious appearance, stylish design and unsurpassed level of light supply are the result of a harmonious blend of old traditions and modern trends in art. The workmanship is supported by the fact that the products comply with the certification requirements that are mandatory for obtaining the “Made in Italy” marking.

According to the certificate, developed by order of the state and protecting the position of Italian manufacturers, lighting products must be completely made in Italy from semi-finished products that have been processed in the country from high-quality natural materials and using standard methods of work. Thus, the state not only maintains the centuries-old traditions of creating luxurious Venetian chandeliers, but also maintains their impeccable quality.

In Italy, various production of lamps, including the premium level, can be located, but not all of them fulfill the requirements of this certificate. Accordingly, they cannot be considered originally Italian and represent the perfect balance of light, glass and accessories.

The main trends of Italian production are:

• The rejection of the methods of mass industrial production;
• The fusion of various styles in the design;
• Finishing surfaces and making glass parts with great care.

It is very easy to distinguish an Italian-made chandelier from a fake,However, this becomes possible only after some time has passed: the cover, pendants, metal or coating of a truly Italian lamp will never fade and will not lose their attractiveness. For this reason, they are in the top catalogs and adorn both French boutiques and hotel lobbies in the United Arab Emirates.

Despite the fact that many people associate the appearance of the Venetian lamp with the classic multi-tiered chandelier with dozens of horns, today Italian designers offer all modern types of lamps:

• For general lighting there are chandeliers, suspensions and ceiling lamps, which can be suspended or ceiling;
• For local lighting sconces are offered that are mounted on brackets of various shapes or lamps that are fixed to the wall with a back wall;

• For combined lighting create floor and portable lamps, as well as built-in structures;
• Decorative lights, especially effectively allowing to reveal the spirit of this Murano glass.

It’s hard to imagine something more beautiful than Italian Murano chandeliers.In the catalogs you can see a huge variety of models for every taste and in a variety of style decisions - from vintage to modern.

The variety of materials with which the Italian masters and the skillful combination of seemingly incompatible elements can work are surprising.

First of all, it concerns the combination of feathers, silk, organza and metal in one lamp. Very often it is brass, chrome-plated or coated with “antique gold”, which looks great with a shade of white or amber fabric or with crystal pendants decorated with feathers.

Brass in its natural pale golden color also goes well with all sorts of shades of porcelain with a glossy finish. Ceramic ceiling lamps, for example, in the form of tulips, delightfully harmonize with pearl-colored metal and milky-opal crystal pendants.

With white-pearl-coated metal, amber crystal pendants and shading of Murano glass with splashes of gold foil perfectly match each other.

Often the metal base of the chandeliers is combined with elements of natural wood, adding play of color using Swarovski crystals. For example, the coating of the metal "aged gold" makes the darker walnut wood parts more subtle, the final touch in this masterpiece is the green crystal pendants.

Forged bronze as a base bears the complex composition of flowers made of Murano glass, which, flowing from one shade to another and shimmering, creates the effect of a living rose bud or tulip.

Crystal pendants can decorate elements of glass and ceramics, or perform solo, creating illusory suspensions, waterfalls, hanging on long metal cords.

In addition to impeccable quality, Italian lamps are valued worldwide for their sophisticated design and the finest sense of style. Until the 60s of the last century, mainly classical chandeliers, sconces and suspensions were produced in this industry. But between the 1960s and the 1980s. there was a powerful surge of interest in modern art, and from that time onwards glassmakers began to create modern lamps from multicolored Murano glass.

They are made in almost all artistic directions and like the public no less than the generally accepted classics. It was here that post-modernist chandeliers appeared in a style that was called “memphis” and stands out for its bright colors and unique geometric shapes. Recognition received such famous designers of post-modernism, as Mario Botta and Aldo Rossi. They create table lamps, wall lamps and floor lamps for the Artemide brand.

Another striking trend was the anti-design style typical of Italian artists, full of irony and experimentation. The second name of this style is kitsch, and its distinguishing feature is the mixture of non-combinable colors, textures and materials, a striking appearance and the installation of lamps in the most unpredictable places.

For those buyers who are not inclined to experiment with style, beautiful lamps are created in almost all areas of modern design. It is minimalism, hi-tech, organic design, pop art, and art deco.

The most famous in these areas are fixtures made for the brands Flos, Axo Light, Fabbian Illuminazione and Foscarini.

And of course, at all times the iconic Venetian classics are valued, with luxury and elegance as distinctive features. Suspended and horizontal chandeliers, which have up to sixty elements, made in full accordance with ancient traditions, are accepted worldwide as a synonym for comfort and well-being.

Owners of restaurants and hotels in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates or Los Angeles who want to impress guests, it is not by chance that they choose lamps from Italy. Manufacturing technology of Murano glass allows you to play with color and patches, and this, in turn, leads to the creation of chandeliers of various color shades. Modern interiors welcome zoning with the help of colored lighting - from the traditionally yellow light to green and purple.

The emergence of LED lamps has given a new surge of fantasy to artists, thanks to the possibility of reducing the size of the light bulb, beautiful creations of white, red, gold and even black were born,illuminating the room thanks to the small lights at the ends of the horns. These lamps are produced by the world-famous workshop of Lou Murano, each of whose works is exclusive and adorns the boutiques and concert halls.

For home interior you can buy a more modest, but no less attractive model, made in one of the traditional techniques. For example, a suspension chandelier with green or pink shades from the Sylcom brand or a ceiling lamp in the form of aquamarine and transparent ice floes from the Serip brand.

In the boutiques of Paris and London, Italian chandeliers are as popular as the yachts of billionaires and movie stars. The reason for this popularity is not only in quality and style, but also in the variety of choice. Traditional carob chandeliers of Italian production are still in demand, but they were significantly pressed by new forms and types that have a non-standard supply.

Ceilings are usually small in height, they are designed for use in rooms with low ceilings and help visually increase the height of the walls. The average dimensions of such a lamp are 520 mm by 150 mm.In such a ceiling can be up to 10 halogen or LED lamps. The lamp shade can have all sorts of shapes and colors depending on the style.

Such a modern form of the lamp, as a suspension, was created in order to adjust the height and change the direction of the flow of light. This suspension is fundamentally different from the chandelier. Their size and shape is determined solely by the fantasy of the master. In the performance of these lamps there are no clear restrictions or traditions. As a vivid example, designer suspensions by Barlas Bailar, made of nickel-plated chains draped like silk, can be presented.

Chandeliers can be single-tier, two-tier and three-tier. Usually, it is common practice to use single-tier chandeliers for the illumination of living rooms, while more complex structures are used to decorate halls, cabinets, salons, and concert halls.

The important point when choosing a large chandelier will be the bearing capacity of the ceiling beams of the building, because the weight of some chandeliers can reach 100 kg. Chandelier shapes are very diverse.It looks very impressive flat products "infinity". Among the works you can find large chandeliers in the shape of a fire, asymmetrical flowers and even swan-shaped lamps.

Floor lamps, wall lamps and table lamps are usually part of collections that include a chandelier, a ceiling lamp and a hanger. All these lamps are made in a single style decision, which allows you to decorate the room as harmoniously as possible.

To date, there are more than 40 brands that produce Italian lamps. The collections in their catalogs are updated every year, the latest trends and original devices are offered to the buyer at the same time as the classic models. The most famous brands in our country are:

• Lightstar produces all types of lighting equipment, including Murano glass ceiling lamps of various pastel colors, elegant small suspensions and wall lamps, as well as chandeliers made in classical or techno-style and resembling the interlacing of wires.Also interesting floor lamps and table lamps of this brand, made in the style of art deco, and in the classics.

• Reccagni angelo It represents the style of an elegant classic Italy, it is to the white color, diluted by the stains of clear glass. The usual traditional forms of chandeliers, lampshades, sconces and table lamps are combined with brass and aged bronze.

• St luce It offers all kinds of fixtures, including lights and table lamps, made in high-tech, modern, art deco and Provence. A distinctive feature of this particular brand is the absence of ceiling lamps on many chandeliers; in this case, candles in the form of candles are intricately decorated with metal chains, leaves and pendants made of crystal crystals.

• Odeon ligh in their collections strictly follows the canons of the techno-style, decorating geometric ceilings with multi-faceted crystals, which are fixed on chrome-shaped arcs, which are located horizontally. Crystal can be both transparent and multi-colored, fittings usually have a brilliant chrome finish.

• Vitaluce With a trademark of her brand, she made an unusual chandelier, in which the luminaires replace wine glasses.In this modern style many lamps of this brand are made, but not all of them. Unexpectedly tender and subtle outlines are distinguished by wall sconces and small pendant chandeliers in the style of floristics, which resemble bouquets of elegant colors of pastel shades.

• Ipe cavalli brunilde manufactures designer lamps, this is an elite interior decoration, made in a luxurious art deco style. The decor forms are recognizable and unique, among them there is a stylized female hand with a coffee cup or simply cupboards and coffee pots. For connoisseurs of the classics are offered multi-tiered designs of crystal, custom-made.

• Masiero - These are refined chandeliers, floor lamps and sconces of glass and crystal, with shades of the traditional Damascus shape, which are decorated with waterfalls of sparkling pendants. Crystal of various colors, gilding, organza shades allow you to create luxurious classic lamps. In parallel, designers offer chandeliers and sconces made of durable white plastic with high reflectance characteristics.

• Axo light produces exclusive ceiling lamps and sconces in the modern style, recognizable thanks to the unconventional elongated shape of pendants, reminiscent of silhouettes of fish or twisted icicles.Red, silver, gold, orange and even black, they are made of two-layer Murano glass and can be arranged in tiers on long, very thin filaments of metal. Also the hallmarks of this luxury brand have become ceiling-glasses with long legs without a base.

• Considering the unusual and stylish designer lamps, first of all it is worth mentioning the masterpieces of the workshop LU Murano, created thanks to the talent of maestro Fabio Fornasier. They are called divine chandeliers, unique creations, and they undoubtedly are. This is a modern modern style, combined with the traditional experience of the artisans of the island of Murano.

Such a chandelier can be of various sizes; it will decorate both the lobby of a luxury hotel and the living room of a medium size. The main conditions that are necessary for such a decoration to look harmonious are the presence of high ceilings and free space, allowing you to admire the lamp from a certain distance.

A modest chandelier from this master glassblower costs around 55,000 rubles, for the most interesting pieces the price is indicated on request.

• Any Italian chandelier can add style and charm to the room, no matter what size it is. For low ceilings in the living room fit flat chandeliers "infinity" or suspensions. For example, in a living room, made in cool gray-white tones, two suspensions near the wall, made of sparkling crystal, shimmering and sparkling like a waterfall, will be a good addition. Furniture in the techno – style, for example, sofas and armchairs made of white leather on chrome-plated metal bases will become a worthy setting for lamps that, of course, perform a solo part in this interior.

• You can buy a beautiful Italian chandelier in the bedroom, in the nursery, and even in the kitchen. The main thing is to allow the height of the ceiling and the lamp fit into the overall design of the room. For example, in a bedroom decorated in a rustic or Art Nouveau style, it would be appropriate to look at a classic carobed chandelier with candle lamps decorated with milky glass pendants and chains.To enhance the effect of its metal parts can be in the form of aged bronze or gilding. A bed with a metal frame, also decorated in antiquity, will create a harmonious ensemble with a lamp.
• An unusual lamp, which can be said to be from the underwater world and resembles a cluster of algae, is also suitable for a bedroom, but it will give the room a completely different mood. Due to the peculiarities of the structure of the chandelier, which is expressed in the interweaving of glass tubes, it creates a play of light and shadow in the room, emphasizing the intimacy of the room.

• The choice of chandeliers in the nursery depends largely on the age and sex of the child. Italian classics with white shades, harmoniously complemented with white lacquered furniture, pastel shades of wallpaper and canopies over the crib are suitable for cute little princesses.
• Boys will be interested in loft and high-tech lamps that will emphasize the dynamic lifestyle of the room owner. The advantage when choosing a chandelier for a teenage boy’s bedroom will be those models that will allow you to create a directed stream of light according to your wishes.

In the video below you can see interesting ideas of Italian lamps in various interiors.