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Neva Chandelier by Almerich
2008-04-07 23:29:00
Spanish company Almerich created a new chandelier with Swarovski crystal pendants and called it “Neva”, taking the name of a river in St.Petersburg, Russia.There are a lot of associations connected with this name: Pushkin, Neva, Onegin, ballroom dancing

Lunar-Resonant Streetlights by Civil Twilight
2008-04-07 23:14:00
The group of young architects “Civil Twilight ” based in San Francisco, California has invented the “Lunar -Resonant” Streetlights, investing their talents into the environmental projects all over the world. Lunar-resonant streetlights sense and respond to ambient moonlight, dimming and brightening each month as the Moon cycles through its phases.Utilizing available moonlight, rather than overwhelming it, saves energy and mitigates light pollution, while facilitating the urban experience of one most fundamental and beautiful cycles of nature.The company is the winner of Design Competition “Next Generation 2007” held by Metropolis magazine.

OSLO Modern Pendant
2008-04-04 19:36:00
This Italian pendant "Oslo " by Claudio Saccon is a perfect solution for counter tops, hallways, dining rooms. The height is adjustable, the lampshades come in two different sizes and three colors: red, brown and white.
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Fiela Feather Lights by Haldane Martin
2008-04-01 01:16:00
Design Indaba 08: South African designer Haldane Martin showed two lamps with ostrich-feather shades at the Design Indaba Expo in Cape Town last month.Fiela Feather Arc Light (top two images) is a freestanding lamp while Fiela Feather Chandelier (below) is, you guessed it, a chandelier.Martin explains: “Fiela Feather Lights are named after Dalene Mathews book ‘Fiela se Kind’. This heart warming South African story is set in Oudtshoorn, the same ostrich farming district where the sort white feathers that form the spherical diffuser are sourced from.”(Source: www.dezeen.com).

Jacaranda by Voltolina
2008-03-12 03:52:00
The colors and materials complement each other wonderfully to create unique, vibrant ceiling lights.The glass shade is expertly handmade by master glassmakers.The broad range of colors offers a wealth of hues and different designs: multicolored lines, stripes in nuances of pistachio, white enhanced with amber, blue or grey and even spots of color on red, orange, azure or milky white.Metal features with a nickel finish offer a modern touch that merges beautifully well with traditional glass.Jacaranda is available in either a single version or with three lights.- Single shade: diam.10 cm- H 15 cm- Trio: diam.30 cm – H max 180 cm (by materials of "Italian lighting" Magazine).

Murano Glass Modern Chandelier from Casa Di Luce
2008-03-08 20:27:00
Murano glass, wrought iron, stainless steel - all these materials are combined in the piece of art chandelier by the famous Italian manufactureri.Casa Di Luce is a proud retailer of this brand in Toronto. Each piece has unique design and made entirely by hand.Made in Italy.
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Modern Eclipse Mirror by Bodo Sperlein
2008-03-08 20:20:00
Bodo Sperlein is one of the leading designers of Great Britain. He is a creator of a famous collection of china for Spanish company LLADRO, but also works under his own brand.His last work is a mirror Eclipse , made of Corian and decorated with 500 Swarovski crystals. Moreover, small fluorescent bulbs are embedded into the frame which creates the illusion of glowing.
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Modern Rombi Pendant by Arcadia For Light
2008-03-06 23:41:00
These pendants Rombi create a feeling of intimacy and relaxation. The light comes through the tiny holes in the lampshade. The colors of inner and outer surface can vary. Made in Italy.
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Tourbillon Pendant by Panzeri
2008-03-06 23:37:00
This pendant lamp by Enzo Panzeri reminds me of my childhood toy - when I look at it I feel a light breeze of wind. The fixture is so light, bright and cheerful. Comes in different colors and options. Made in Italy.

Illuminating Arcs at Diesel Stores
2008-03-03 19:31:00
Japanese architect Ayako Murata decorated the interiors of Diesel stores in Tokyo by arcs and columns made of wiring, bulbs and glass shades.The arcs are quite original. They are hanging at the ceiling, creating the atmosphere of gothic cathedral
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Mille Nuits Candle Holder from Baccarat
2008-02-27 23:08:00
Designer Mathias has created another masterpiece for Baccarat. This candleholder from "Mille Nuits" collection is classy is style but very modern in details. Just look at the shape of shades and arms.
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Refrax Room Divider by Schonbek
2008-02-27 22:44:00
Schonbek offers an interesting suggestion for the open concept modern rooms. Its Refrax Chandelier can act as a divider between living and dining areas. As always with Schonbek, this lighting fixture is made of thousands of Swarovski crystal pendants, and is available in different sizes and colors.
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Orten'zia VeryVeryGold by Terzani
2008-02-26 01:13:00
Italian designer Bruno Rainaldi created this chandelier Orten'zia for Terzani in a new color - gold. Gold is popular lately not only in lighting fixtures, but also in furniture and accessories. Terzani made its contribution to the latest trends.The chandelier is made of tens of tiny pieces of metal cut by laser and then joined together. The diameter of the fixture is 50 cm.

Floor Lamp "TALAK" from Artemide
2008-02-19 23:57:00
The new floor lamp “TALAK” by Artemide is ideal for those who prefer reading with full comfort. Minimalist design and white color will not distract from an interesting plot. Besides, the height can be adjusted as well as turned 360° degrees around your favorite sofa or an armchair. The designer is Neil Poulton. Made in Italy. See more Artemide products at Lumens.com
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Explosion Bubble Modern Chandelier by Kolarz
2008-02-19 23:39:00
Casa Di Luce has just brought a new collection of "Explosion Bubble Chandeliers" to its stores and on-line resource. The model can be produced with pyrex blown bubbles in various colors and pure Austrian crystal that also varies in colors. The bulbs are halogen which means they are brighter than regular. 100% made in Austria by Kolarz.
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"Forma Veneziani" Collection by Barovier&Toso
2008-02-05 23:23:00
I continue my previous post to prove the power of red this season. This is a chandelier "Odile" from a new "Forma Veneziani" collection by Barovier&Toso. Perfect as always.

"Luster" by Ingo Maurer - Trendy Again
2008-02-05 23:14:00
Red is hot this season. A lot of European manufacturers produced something in this color. So, I think the chandelier by Ingo Maurer "Luster" is trendy again. I believe it was never out of fashion, the design is so unique, it beats many other designer lighting fixtures. These white dots on the glass are LEDs (270 in number) that produce the light in both directions. They are sitting on the piece of flat glass 100cm x 65 cm.The chandelier is available in red and black.
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Quadra Rosy - Wall Sconce + Picture in One Lighting Fixture
2008-01-31 20:04:00
Murano glass is really hot now. We spot new interesting lighting fixtures every day at the Trade shows, in showroom and on the pages of interior decorating magazines.This Quadra Rosy wall sconce by Kolarz is not only beatutiful but also functional as well. Perfect for the niches in the room where you usually place a pice of art of a sculpture and then try to find a spot light or picture light to enhance your collectible. Now this problem can be solved - install this wall lamp - and viola - you have two items in one.The Murano glass can vary in colors from crystal clear to black. Made in Austria.
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Nastro Chandelier by Andromeda
2008-01-31 03:18:00
Nastro is really a face of Italian company Andromeda. It’s a typical example of a brilliant idea in practice. The chandelier is made of thin, narrow strips of Murano glass. The strips are mounted with special “flexes” to the meal frame. You can easily change the shape of this lighting fixture turning strips in different directions.The chandelier is available in different colors and sizes, but every piece of this collection is still on-of-a-kind as it’s made by drawings of Gianluca Vecchi, the owner of the company.

Modern Style Chandelier from Antique Times
2008-01-28 23:50:00
When I look at this chandelier I imagine the narrow streets of Venice, San Marco Square, sharp sounds of craftsmen's hammers, colorful masks and beautiful songs of gandoliers.I see it in some palazzo at the Grand Canale above the table full of people celebrating carnival times.This modern and at the same time classic chandelier is fully hand-crafted in Italy.
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Casa Di Luce Opened a Second Location in Toronto
2008-01-27 21:09:00
Casa Di Luce - European Lighting Store and on-line resource opened its second location in Toronto . The new showroom is more of a boutique style representing the best of the best items from all collections.
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Papier Mashe as a Material for Modern Lighting Fixtures
2008-01-25 19:20:00
Italian designer Francesca Carallo chose a traditional craftsmen material papier mache for her lighting fixtures. I always thought that papier mache was used for crafts like masks and kids room decorations. Francesca has proved that the new materials are here, you just need to pick them up.These original lamps made in strong bright colors and interesting shapes may serve as a focal point for any interior.At the picture you can see her lamp "Cornula" in bright red color.
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Elica Hi-Life Star Kitchen Hood - Cleans and Shines
2008-01-24 23:09:00
For the first time I saw this kitchen hood by Italian company "Elica", I thought it was another nice crystal chandelier. But when I enetered their website, it became clear it's not just a source of light. Star hood is supposed to absorb smells and at the same time illuminates the kitchen with thousands of sparkles coming from crystal prysms.Moreover, you can operate this appliance with a remote control, that itseld looks like a piece of art.
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I MORI Chandelier - Fresh Word in Murano Glass Traditions
2008-01-23 21:11:00
Recently Murano Glass experiences a re-birth of popularity it used to have in Renaissance times when Venice was one of the strongest states in Europe. For all these centuries the craftsmen tried to follow strict patterns in design of the lighting fixtures that were leaving Murano island. Even recently it was difficult to find a lighting fixture that wasn’t made in a traditional Venetian style. Now many Italian companies started experimenting with the forms of Murano glass. Look at this I Mori chandelier. The pendants are quite traditional in shape and color, but their arrangement is totally modern and unexpected. For more original design of Murano glass chandeliers look at our section: Venetian Chandeliers
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