Lighting
Venini
Glass has always been at the heart of Venini’s work, not only in the vases made by its master glassblowers but also in its lighting. Transparency, colour and form have made it a quintessential decorative material.
Working with Bruno Gecchelin gave the company an opportunity to use glass differently: as a structural element that also contributes to the lamp’s lighting performance. Gecchelin brought function and decoration together in a new synthesis, combining the poetry and delicacy of handcrafted glass with the technology of halogen lamps — the ones “that really give light”.
The tradition and artistry of glassmaking became a rich source of inspiration for Gecchelin, who immersed himself in Venetian culture, drawing ideas and impressions from the city and its history.
The Messer table lamp is a perfect example of glass integrated into functional design. Set at the end of the adjustable arm, the glass serves both an aesthetic and a counterbalancing role, stabilising the structure while enriching the product’s visual character.
The Ventaglio lamp gives full expression to the lightness and refinement of blown glass. Contrasts of transparency and opacity produce diffuse light at the back and reflected light at the front, highlighting both the material and the lighting effect.
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