Swank Lighting
One of the more difficult things to find, when in comes to finishing a design job, is interesting lamps and lampshades. This was so very true before companies discovered the power of the Internet and started making their products available online. Perhaps I’m lazy (not) but it got very tiring having to fly to Chicago to go lamp shopping. Or New York. And even then, good lighting seemed to be hiding.
Vintage Murano Lamps from Swank
Which brings me to the subject at hand – Swank Lighting. The company is just one of many lighting firms that I’m so happy to have at my Internet fingertips. I was lucky to discover them just after they opened their online door over a year ago. They began by selling vintage Murano lamps from the 1950′s. The lamps have a beautiful, sophisticated look that’s exactly the kind of thing a designer needs to have in their arsenal.
New Lamps by Joe Cariati for Swank
Why? Because they’re different. They have a Unique Factor – something worth its weight in gold.
I often say that a well decorated home needs to look unique – not decorated. You don’t want your client’s friends admiring their new home only to point out that they saw everything in the last Pottery Barn catalog. You don’t want the paintings to match the wall color. Those kinds of homes looks more like hotels. It’s important to have the home look personal and lived in (for lack of a better descriptor). Even if everything is brand new. I know I’ve done my job well when my clients says they feel like they’ve come home every time they walk in the door.
As I said, initially, Swank sold only vintage, rewired lamps. (They still do.) Now they have something more to offer. They’ve teamed with American glass blowing artist Joe Cariati to create a line of American blown glass lamps at a more affordable price than the vintage Murano. Most will sell for about $800. The lamps are signed and dated by the artist and will go on sale in mid-September. I’ve pictured a few here.
They make a great pair
Again, what really makes them great (besides the fact that they’re beautiful) is their Unique Factor. If you can afford it, they’re well worth the price.
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Posted by murano glass chandeliers on April 13th, 2009 at 2:10 am
Hey, great post on a very interesting topic. I have been reading related articles, but was pleasantly surprised that someone is actually putting energy and effort in giving something unique to their readers. This is definitely going to be one of my must read blogs. Keep up the good work.
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