By: Tanya Palta
As design connoisseurs, it is always captivating to witness exquisite smatterings of works that blend traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary sensibility. It is also extremely rare to come across a modern day creation that fulfills the credo of timeless designs that end up being nothing short of masterpieces.
The visually stunning Murano Chandeliers by IL VETRO DEI DOGI fit both the above criteria as they take your breath away with their typical Venetian style and quality craftsmanship.For the uninitiated, Murano glass traces its roots back to the Venetian island of Murano as far as 1291. The glassmakers of Murano achieved worldwide fame by working with many types of glasses including crystalline glass, enameled glass (smalto), glass with threads of gold (aventurine), multicolored glass (millefiori), milk glass (lattimo) and so on.
Inspired by the traditional art of Murano glassmaking, Italian design house IL VETRO DEI DOGI is also carving a niche for itself by focusing on Murano based lighting objects, sculptures and other artistic products. These dazzling and definitely iconic chandeliers by IL VETRO DEI DOGI have been made by the techniques employed by the Murano Masters in the past. During production, the craftsmen of IL VETRO DEI DOGI melt leaves of 24K gold into the glass, to achieve an alluring and numinous quality. The beauty of the chandeliers can stun you and the intricately designed chandeliers highlight the rich legacy and exquisite craftsmanship of the Murano glassworkers.
The chandeliers by IL VETRO DEI DOGI provide a multi-sensory experience, which is not surprising since a lot of time, effort, and sweat has gone into creating each piece. In fact each chandelier at times has been made of hundreds and even thousands of handmade glass pieces and have been designed in collaboration with renowned architects and interior designers.
The beautiful Murano Chandeliers by IL VETRO DEI DOGI will have the cognoscenti sitting up to notice since it embraces ancient techniques, does away with the clichés and makes a striking artistic statement. The chandeliers are an intriguing symphony of traditions, culture, glassmaking and modern aesthetics. The chandeliers transport you back in history by giving you a glimpse of the glorious Venetian period and that is why we love them so much.
