The history of glass

Explore the history of glass and discover the craftsmanship behind our luminaires.

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The history of glass

Luminaries and architecture through time

The Renaissance saw the advent of crystal fixtures, which were often associated with opulence and luxury. Crystal chandeliers were often hung above banquet tables, ballrooms

A Lit Candle in the Night
The history of glass

Lighting design through time

Since the creation of glass and crystal, lamps have been constantly evolving in terms of design and functionality. Table lamps, floor lamps, pendant lamps and

The history of glass

The history of the glass globe through the ages

The glass globe for lighting fixtures has become an essential part of lamp design since the 18th century. Numerous manufacturing techniques have been developed over

Our vintage lamps

pauline opaline globe lamp marble base minimalist soft light alfama chic

Pauline — Vintage table lamp in opaline and Lioz stone

Julia clear cylindrical moulded pressed glass pendant light with diamond point pattern and vertical fluting, polished brass, glowing warmly and hung from a brass hook on a deep sage green wall, golden reflections on the wall, beside a bed with a light oak headboard, ochre velvet cushion and beige linen pillow, pink cotton cord

Vintage Julia Hand Lamp – Etched Glass Globe

Frosted globe pendant light with artwork.

Louna – Vintage Hand Lamp in White Opaline Glass

Close-up of the Cloé clear wavy moulded glass and aged brass pendant light glowing with a filament bulb, pink cotton cord visible, natural cane headboard and ochre velvet cushion in the background

Cloé – Vintage Twisted Glass Hand Lamp