Thursday, November 12, 2009

CHANDELIERS

LBL lighting chandelier collection presents a variety of graceful and unique lighting expressions. Halogen light and beautiful blown glass accent each metal creation, from organic hand - bendable stainless steel arms in our Confuzion collection to simple clean lines with your Baybridge suspension.

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This truly extraordinary design was handmade on the Island of Murano, Italy. The Giogali collection is part of Vistosi‘s crystal pieces collection, made from loops of intertwined crystal. The loops can be customized for everything from lamps to wall mounted lighting. The beauty of these pieces is stunning, brightening the room with shimmering light and creating a truly inspiring effect.You can buy this product here: http://www.gladsinc.com/







Traditional Crystal Chandeliers



Pecaso Group is a leader in both residential and commercial applications of crystal lighting. The Pecaso group has the distinction of being one of the largest distributors of chandeliers dressed with Swarovski® Crystals, and their enormous selection of high quality crystal chandeliers offer value driven solutions to your lighting needs. When one looks at a Pecaso chandelier, the obvious beauty and elegance are apparent, it is the dedication to the art of chandelier making that sets them apart from other companies. They approach every crystal piece as the only piece they design - each chandelier is a work of art. They are committed to bringing you the finest quality chandeliers at the most competitive prices and introducing you to the magical world of crystal Lighting. Galileo Lighting & Design Solutions have the pleasure of carrying it's finest pieces! http://www.gladsinc.com/

Look at the beauty of some of it's crystal selections!
Medium Sapphire 
Emerald        
Antique Green      
Rosaline                                        
Aurora Borealis


(1) STRASS® Swarovski® - Swarovski STRASS® crystal is considered to be the finest quality, full-lead crystal made today. It is made in Austria, using a precision cutting and polishing process invented in 1892 by Daniel Swarovski. STRASS® crystals contain a minimum of 32% lead content, making the crystal optically very pure. STRASS® crystal is so pure that it exceeds all industry standards, more translucent than air or water, STRASS® crystal is flawless. STRASS® crystal gains its purity from possessing lead oxide in excess of thirty percent. Manufactured in the Austrian Alps, using age-old trade secrets, each facet is perfectly cut and polished by machine to maintain optical purity and consistency. An invisible coating is added at the end of the process, this finish makes a STRASS® crystal so smooth that water or dust rarely collect on its surface. Chandeliers that have been entirely adorned with STRASS® crystal carry the STRASS® certificate as a mark of fine quality and Each piece can be identified by the STRASS® signature as a guarantee of authenticity.   http://www.gladsinc.com/

(2) SPECTRA® Swarovski® - Swarovski SPECTRA® uses innovative technology to produce a lead-free crystal with a different cut pattern from Swarovski STRASS®. It’s light refraction capability is excellent. This new breed of crystal offers maximum optical quality and brilliance at a reasonable price. Chandeliers that have been entirely adorned with Swarovski SPECTRA® crystal carry the SPECTRA® certificate as a mark of fine quality. A Swarovski technician’s strict production demands are applied to this lead free, very high quality crystal.  http://www.gladsinc.com/ 





(3) HEIRLOOM GRANDCUT™ - Surpassing industry standards, our GRANDCUT™ quality crystal offers tremendous value and supreme optimal cut. GRANDCUT™ crystal is a high quality, machine cut, full-lead crystal or Lead Free crystal, that is high above industry standards. It possesses sharp faceting polished to a visual brilliance.  http://www.gladsinc.com/



(4) HEIRLOOM HANDCUT™ - This is a very good quality crystal that is faceted by hand by artisans with over 5 to 10 years of apprenticeship, learning authentic techniques. The crystal is cut by hand in two stages: first on an iron and then on a sandstone wheel. Then the crystal is polished on a wood wheel with marble dust. The final product retains traces of the wooden wheel, attesting to the pain staking labour. It offers good light refraction and is an excellent value.  http://www.gladsinc.com/




(5) OPTIC QUALITY HEIRLOOM HANDCUT™ - This is a unique style of fine quality Turkish crystal. It is handcut and polished and has no lead content. Light refraction is very good.  http://www.gladsinc.com/



(6) BOHEMIAN HANDCUT™ - Used exclusively in our French Pendaloques, this crystal, first used in 1724, gives an authentic “distressed-look” to these wonderful period pieces. http://www.gladsinc.com/



(7) THE VENETIAN COLLECTION ™- Murano, Italy has been the glass capital of the world for centuries. Using time-honored techniques, skilled Italian artisans produce a traditional molded crystal with fire polished edges for classic chandelier styles, with a charming effect.  http://www.gladsinc.com/







Oggetti was founded in 1975 by Robert and Nancy Frehling. The Frehlings were already operating Nessa Gaulois in Miami, one of the finest gift, accessory and bridal stores. Their retail exposure made them keenly aware of the preferences of affluent retail customers as well as the needs of the store owner. This has informed their decision-making and product selection for Oggetti, keeping them always up-to-date and market-savvy. Originally the entire collection was imported from Italy and marketed solely under the "Oggetti" trademark. In fact, the word "oggetti" means "objects" in Italian and is used to describe accessories for the home. In 1980 Oggetti began a furniture division, using "Tavola" as the trade name under the Oggetti umbrella. And since then Oggetti has added:

•"Tavola Accessories," a collection for the home, bath and office, using natural materials
•"Gallery Collection," representing artists’ work in glass to fine galleries
•"Oggetti Luce," comprising several collections of Italian lighting including pendants, table lamps and torcheres, chandeliers, floor lamps and sconces.
As this expansion has occurred, Oggetti looked to other markets inside and outside of Italy and today develops product in Sweden, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. They search for a combination of design, quality, reliability of supply and value. Most of the suppliers are small craftsmen and most of the materials are natural. The company is proud to promote their artists and their artists’ special talents. The collection is fluid, always changing with new finds and discoveries.



While many people attempt to copy Oggetti, they do so without the name of the artist, with objects often noticeably less attractive and rarely at better prices. Oggetti works closely with their stable of artists and craftsmen and continually strives to represent the best to their discerning customers. Perfection, however, is created only in an industrial setting; objects made by hand from natural materials always leave a special imprint. The Frehlings continue relentlessly to search for these special products throughout the world and to present them to their customers.



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   Robert Abbey.





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