Luxury crystal rarely finds itself suspended over cobblestones, but this winter, Baccarat has turned one of its most iconic designs into a full-scale public art moment. Towering above the Meatpacking District, the Baccarat Zénith Crystal Chandelier transforms a historic object of interior design into an outdoor spectacle—part holiday illumination, part brand statement, part urban theater. Continue reading Eye On Design: Baccarat’s Zénith Chandelier Lights Up the Meatpacking District→
If you’ve ever wondered what it might look like if a rainbow decided to go full-on femme fatale, look no further than this stunning modern chandelier I spotted inside a chic accessories boutique called (wait for it ) — A Little Pink! Cascading from the ceiling like a frozen firework, the fixture is composed of hundreds of crystal droplets that shift dramatically from clear at the top to a saturated, electric pink at the center — like a gemstone thundercloud gathering strength. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Modern Crystal Chandelier→
When it comes to sculptural lighting, few designers push the boundaries of form and material quite like Hervé Van der Straeten. Known for his bold, architectural silhouettes and meticulous craftsmanship, the French designer has created some of the most distinctive lighting fixtures of our time. His Lustre Aomitsu 494chandelier, designed exclusively for Ralph Pucci International, is no exception. Continue reading Eye On Design: Hervé Van der Straeten’s Lustre Aomitsu 494 Chandelier→
Architect, designer, and artist, Andreea Avram Rusu channels fine art and the practice of good design to produce original lighting and furniture collections intended to engage the senses and invite interaction. The foundation of everything she makes are materials that are true to the earth — found in nature and always exquisite. The concept for her Botanica Chandelier (2021) was inspired by the idea of nature left to its own devices, free to express itself —sensual, resonant, and unabashedly wild.
Famous for his striking interpretations in the design of crystal chandeliers, Hans Harald Rath assumed control of Austrian brand J & L Lobmeyr in the late thirties. He was the fourth generation family member to manage the company, now known as Lobmeyr. Rath’s starburst designs evoke a celestial theme that were greeted by an ovation when they were first revealed in 1966.
