As a traveler from the West, it might seem strange to travel all the way to Japan and include a visit to a Glass Museum featuring Venetian and Murano glass and crystal from Italy. However, like so many other museum visitors, an appreciation and attraction to sparkling luminescence and colorful display warrants the price of admission.
For over 1000 years some of the worlds' best glass makers have been making Murano glass. Passed down from master to apprentice Murano glass designed in chandeliers and light fixtures can include: clear and colored crystals, finely cut glass shaped into flowers, and marbleized, frosted, gold and silver glass shades. Some of the top lighting manufactures including: James Moder, ELK and Kalco incorporate Murano glass in a number of chandeliers and pendant fixtures. For contemporary lighting, ELK has a wonderful selection of colored glass pendants. Another manufacturer and line to check out is Shonbek's Geometrix. This lighting line by Schonbek marries the beauty of crystal with architectural detailing that is exquisite and delicate, like finding a treasure.
And while the inclusion of colored glass crystal in lighting is nothing new, it is certainly growing. Just like the fascination with stained glass lighting as witnessed for over a century with reproduction Tiffany lighting, people continue to enjoy the decorative effects of colorful glass patterned lamp shades. Collections like the above mentioned Shonbek Geometrix, include appeal for both modern lighting design and sparkling color intermixed in the fixture.
If you wonder where all this is going - well, it's not going away. If you love colorful illumination - Swarovski crystal, Murano glass, and colorful glass fixtures keep checking the collections of your favorite designers, or, new designers. They're sure to keep surprising you with some real lighting gems!
2008 Product Catalog & Bathroom Trends from ModernDanish.com
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Modern Dandelion Glass Ball 10 Light Pendant Ball Chandelier $5,619.00 |
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Pewter Leaf/Glass French Pendant Chandelier $4,601.80 |
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Modern Dandelion Glass Ball 6 Light Pendant Ball Chandelier $3,139.00 |
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Nickel/Glass Rod Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier $3,099.60 |
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Pewter Leaf/Glass French Small Pendant Chandelier $2,937.20 |
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Polished Nickel/Bead Glass Art Deco Pendant Chandelier $2,830.80 |
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Florence Pink Murano Glass 4 Light Pendant Chandelier $2,319.00 |
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Florence Light Blue Aqua Murano Glass 4 Light Pendant Chandelier $2,319.00 |
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Bulbrite 134019 40W Nostalgic Edison Squirrel Cage-style Bulb $7.00 40 watt 120 volt Medium Screw (E26) Base 1910 Squirrel Cage Style Nostalgic Incandescent Bulbrite Light Bulb... |
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Hardware House 543769 Berkshire 14-1/2-Inch by 10-Inch Ceiling Light Fixture, Oil Rubbed Bronze $25.79 Finish:Oil Rubbed Bronze, Light Bulb:(2)60w A19 Med F Incand Hardware House LLC offers many high quality products and our standards are high and have to meet or exceed other leading brands in laboratory tests.... |
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Hardware House 543744 Berkshire 12-Inch by 5-1/4-Inch Ceiling Lighting Fixture, Oil-Rubbed Bronze $19.50 Finish:Oil Rubbed Bronze, Light Bulb:(5)60w A19 Med F Incand Hardware House LLC offers many high quality products and our standards are high and have to meet or exceed other leading brands in laboratory tests.... |
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American Fluorescent WYW118REC Wyoming Outdoor Sconce, Faux Alabaster Glass Diffuser with Cold River Rust Finish 18W $107.76 Traditional sconce with a cold river rust finish. Faux alabaster glass diffuser. UL Listed for wet locations. Electronic ballast with a minimum starting temp 0 Deg. One 18w CFQ 4-Pin Lamp Included, For replacement lamp use TV #618712. Energy Star qualified.... |
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Designers Fountain 4254-PB Chandelier $58.95 This value collection, featuring Prismatic glass shades.... |
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American Fluorescent IRW118ETEC Iris Outdoor Sconce, Petal Shaped Hand Blown Glass Diffuser with Earthtone Finish 18W $144.00 Manufacturer: American Fluorescent Lighting. Part Number: IRW118ETEC. Product Description: Iris Outdoor Sconce (1) Light 18 Watt. Product Type: Exterior Lighting. Finish: Earth Tone. Dimensions: 5-1/8" Width x 21-1/8" Height x 8-7/8" Deep. Bulbs: (1) 18 Watt CFQ 4 Pin Lamp. Bulbs Not Included. Weight: 5 Lbs. UL Listed. Glass Diffuser With Close to Ceiling Design. Distinctive Leaf Detail With Uniqu... |
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Molly 'N Me 6 Light Multi Chandelier $104.72 One of the most important elements to carefully executing a room design, is lighting. This exceptional 6 Light Chandelier makes a fabulous room statement. Fun, funky and colorful, it works wonders in a nursery, child's bedroom, feminine workspace or diva's bedroom.... |
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MELA - 3 Light Chandelier In Satin Nickel with Emerald Glass (shown with white glass) Mela Collection Individuality is what defines this exquisite line of hand-blown glass. This ancient technique of fine craftsmanship ensures that quality and originality is at the heart of every piece. Each piece is meticulously hand blown with up to three layers of uncompromising beauty and style. This art is performed only by skilled craftsmen who uphold the highest standards to ensure a unique i... |
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Brushed Nickel Blue Glass Mini Pendant Light $36.99 Brighten your home decor with this beautiful mini pendantElegant hanging fixture features a brushed nickel finishStylish light showcases fashionable blue glass |
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Brushed Nickel Mini Pendant with Red Glass $27.99 Brighten your home decor with this beautiful mini pendantElegant hanging fixture features a brushed nickel finishStylish light showcases fashionable red glass |
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Sahara 1-light Mini Alabaster Glass Pendant $31.49 A unique Saharan finish highlights this pendant light. This 1-light fixture features an alabaster shade. |
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Indoor 3-light Milky White Glass Shade Pendant Chandelier $99.99 Elegant and expressive, this pendant chandelier features a stylish chrome finish and an iron base construction. An enticing milky white glass shade completes the look of this three-light chandelier. |
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Argento Bronze 1-light Amber Glass Pendant $38.99 Add a touch of old fashion charm to your home decor with this 1-light pendant. This hanging lamp features amber glass decor with an argento bronze color finish. |
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Argento Bronze 1-Light Amber Glass Pendant $86.99 Add a touch of old fashion charm to your home decor with this 1-light pendant. This hanging lamp features an amber glass shade and an argento bronze finish. |
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Legacy Bronze Satin Glass Pendant $108.99 Brighten your home decor with an elegant inverted pendantChandelier boasts shaped metal curl accentsExquisite light fixture features a satin-veined glass bowl |
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Vintage Silver 3-light Pendant with Seedy Glass $89.99 Three-light pendant has a vintage silver finishFixture also features etched seedy glassLighting is sure to complement almost any decor |
