Monday, January 18, 2010

Minka Lavery - Cecilia

La Cecilia

Glass is a spumante technique, a lighter version of Clarte glass, with more silver and a lighter lace pattern and ribbed details were kept subtle.

4 Step painted finish with richer edge toning, muted contrasting accent colors.



Minka Lavery - Compositions

Compositions Collection

Unfilled travertine stone - creating a more casual feel, natural occurring voids, hand mitered and joined construction.


Minka Lavery - Laguna Vista

Laguna Vista

Clean silhouette complements current conemporary furniture offerings.

Glass is a soft embossed architectural grid pattern. Frosted inside surface, heavy wall thickness to gain optic effect.

Minka Lavery - Clarte'

Clarte' Collection

Inspiration from French antique lanterns. Classic Gilbert Poillerat feel.

Unusual dimensional spumante glass technique, lace pattern is shaded more golden for effect.


Minka Lavery - Cimarron


Cimarron

Simple clean crafted look, transitional silhouette.

Glass is brushed caramel silk multi-step pain finish.

Minka Lavery - Harvard Court

Harvard Court

Clean transitional format with restoration detailing/finish.

High value given cast accents, double glass and styling.

Distinct double glass shades, T10 suggested for full illumination.



Minka Lavery - Atterbury


Atterbury Collection

Features wire detail on shades with rosette accent and beefier arm scaling.

Finish is a 4 step paint, with very restrained edge rub, reduced use of accent coloring and toning.

Glass has 4 step sophisticated brushed gold strand pattern for depth and detail, also the bath glass includes white inside for illumination.

Minka Lavery - Brompton

Brompton Collection

Simplified tried and true Minka Lavery formating...in the spirit of Belcaro & Illuminati

Glass is a "painted art glass" - new technique created to mimic art glass appearance but more consistent results, and no size restrictions. A silvery cream with a caramel edge toning.

5 step paint finish that gives dimension and texture. Subtle deep antiqued golden accent tones.

Minka Lavery - Grahmton

Grahmton Collection

Elongated horizontal transitional approach, unusual for Minka Lavery

Mixing a traditional dark Lathan Bronze, high end Eidolon Krystal Glass and Topaz glass.

Minka Lavery - Kinston

Kinston Family

Traditional basket chandelier silhouette follows architectural trend for very clean arms and shapes. A traditional/transitional crossover.

Features very thin 5mm arm materials, an industry first for narrow gage construction.

Glass is mottled topaz - an iridescent tan color, T10 lamping suggested for complete illumination.

Minka Lavery - Ansmith

Nicely detailed off-white linen shades, with unique arm support method. Fixture is paired with opal glass shades, mixing metaphors.

Minka Lavery - New Bath

Archcrest - Simple pairing of curves and squares.
Clairmont - Traditional restoration type detailing, multi faceted tapered shades.

Eclante' - Combined classic architectural styles with contemporary transitional trends

Falstone - Traditional restoration detailing deep relief bakplate 8 sided faceted shades

Fordyce - Oval tapered shades, restoration spun backplate

Hyllcastle - Unique ribbed glass with optic effect, restoration style detailing. Vertical or horizontal mount.

LaCota - Traditional bath group w/petite shades, open arm detail and cast ball accent.

Minka Lavery - Terzetto Family

Brand New Finish Terzetto Bronze
Effort to broaden Minka Lavery looks and scale, color and format.
Double glass shades - clear outer with mouth blown iridescent glaze, etched opal inner shade
GU10 center light to illuminate spheres

Metropolitan - Underscore

Newest Addition to the Walt Disney Signature Collection

  • Eclectic 17 piece collection
  • "Aquarium" style glass with a 4 step brushed caramel silk finish
  • Clean & transitional look, with deep dry rub bronze finish





Metropolitan - Line Extensions




Metropolitan - Castellina Family

Castellina is the marriage of past and future all in one family!
  • Traditional frame married to elongated glass shades
  • Transitional pentalongs mixed with traditional pear shaped crystals





Metropolitan - Lost Wax Casting Video

Watch the video and learn about the lost wax casting process. A great way to explain the Metropolitan difference.

PS - Give the video a few seconds to load....worth the wait.


George Kovacs - Track Pendants

George Kovacs - LED Introductions


George Kovacs - New Lamps



George Kovacs - Twist Collection