Chandelier News Coverage and Press Releases

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15th April 2008:
With all the natural disasters hitting our world, it is not surprising we need temporary distractions of sumptuous meals in beautiful surroundings. It's nice to find such places still exist in these devastated areas - I'm talking about a New Orleans post hurricane Katrina. Here is a beautiful example of exquisite pendalogues dangling from an impressive crystal chandelier set in a highly ornamental ceiling of a thoroughly impressive restaurant - in fact one of the fanciest in the city.

12th April 2008:
Bathroom Chandelier - perfect for spas
For those of us who are into using the bathroom as an essential area for pampering oneself in the process of developing well-being and deeper relaxation, you can now add the additional benefits of overhead crystal healing to your experience. Yes Crystal chandeliers have come to the bathroom, and idiots of their proportions as well being over a foot high and almost a foot and a half wide. There is only one light inside and it is hermetically sealed to withstand the steam and humidity. This rather attractive baroque chandelier comes from the Gustavian chandelier company and they have not stinted on the size of their very attractive and full-cut arm and shaped crystal pendalogues. There are also octagons in there as well as obelisks, all beautifully mounted in a nickel frame. Although it's the sort of luxury chandelier you're more likely to find in the top hotels, I'm sure there are many a fine bathroom that will only be too happy to accept it - though I anticipate that there will be a great demand for them in spas.

17th March 2008:
Intricate Murano Chandelier Here is a beautiful and elaborate sea monster Murano glass chandelier design that is bound to sparkle the imagination. This is part of an indoor reef themed designed by Roberto and Enrique Blanco as a restful oasis triad. Also included in the room elegantly marine-designed and colored windows, leather rugs with seaweed designs and dancing fish in a mosaic construction embellish the columns. However it is the Murano Sea monster chandelier that is the central feature angrily captures the imagination.

3rd March 2008:
What used to be the Sheraton Tacoma hotel has now been completely modernised and revamped. It is now called the Hotel Murano and is proving to be an eye and news catching establishment of the highest order. Following the name Murano, they have decided to have a theme of glass ornaments, objets d'art and Murano chandeliers either in impressively arranged display cabinets or with the chandeliers hanging liberally for all to see for free. In the modern tradition of having theme hotels to gather in guests holding such interests, They seem to have created a first with an Italian glass or more specifically a Venetian Murano glass themed luxury hotel.

27th February 2008:
Now here's an interesting away to recoup your losses after one of those little disasters has befallen you. Have you accidentally cracked or dropped one of your precious pieces of Murano glass, Swarovski crystal or maybe even your favourite piece of china? rather than just chucking it in the bin, why not march down to the local craft shop and get some glue and starts ticking the piece together into any ornamental shapes takes your fancy. You could even buy a cheap white files or bowl and stick the precious pieces around it again some mosaic style. For instance if you've been watching too much of desperate housewives, and find it's time to throw about some of your partner's precious belongings, you can just cool him down by suggesting he takes mosaic classes! (This comment was inspired by a recent publication in the Miami Herald.)

25th February 2008:
The city of Tacoma now boasts of a new and rather special hotel with a distinct Italian flavour. The hotel is actually named after the Island of Murano, just outside Venice and famous for its centuries-old tradition of beautiful glassblowing used in all sorts of ornaments and of course those most elegant and colourful glass chandeliers. The Murano hotel has 21 floors and on each floor will be a showcase displaying different Murano products from specific Murano families, traditions or factories.

20th February 2008:
Dream Houses with Murano Crystal Chandeliers -
The Campisi residence of Jean and Sal must boast one of the most luxurious of recent years. Completed a few years ago, it is fitted throughout with the most popular end of features from around the world, somewhat reminiscent of a miniature Hearst Castle with gold to the foreground. They boast of Murano chandeliers yet on closer examination it seems that the chandelier there is only Murano crystals so could not really be considered a genuine Murano masterpiece. They're comfy little pad no doubt deserves a visit if you're in the vicinity. 

19th February 2008: There is presently an extensive exhibition of Murano glass and Murano chandeliers at the Galleria in Dallas, Texas. The exhibition is known as LA VENEZIANA and has some pretty amazing examples of blown glass artwork. Apparently there are hand-blown glass frames that are even embellished with 24 carat gold surrounding the mirrors. Products like these have been custom-made by traditional glassmaking families on the island of Murano for centuries. These particular ones were made by the Barbini family at a mere $29,000 each.

13th February 2008:
Did you know that probably the biggest chandelier in Europe is a Murano masterpiece made from 22,000 parts and said to weigh around seven tonnes? the lucky owners of this enlightening objets d'art is in fact the casino in the very affluent area of Knokke, situated on the Dutch-Belgium border.

6th February 2008: Paris Hilton's parties apparently only start getting going after she's been swinging from the chandeliers.

Of course, with Paris Hilton, everything seems possible, but she must have a lot of faith in the strength of the chandelier fitting.  I wonder how many chandelier owners would feel confident doing the same? I wonder if she's practicing for an upcoming audition with Jim Carrey in a sequel to The Mask? - Just joking!

5th February 2008: Stella McCartney, the famed fashion designer and daughter of Sir Paul, created a stupendous horse-shaped chandelier from an amazing 8000 crystals.

This beautiful work of art of a rearing horse was created a few years ago and has been exhibited several times in Northumberland in the north of England.

The shimmering quality to this eminently striking design is to arrive through the fineness of the crystal size. It is said to resemble a crystal rain. Judge for yourself from the photo.