The Culture And History Of Italian Lighting

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Italian lighting design, unknown to some, has a rich and extensive history steeped in tradition and innovation that has been very influential primarily since the 1940s. It was during this time, post world war two, that Italian lighting design became recognised around the world and become renowned for creating, what are now considered, commonplace classics in modern and contemporary lighting designs. To this day Italy is known as one of the world leaders in lighting design for continually bringing fresh, exiting and highly original masterpiece fittings among the more well know and traditional and practical lighting solutions all with, as they say in Italy "l'intenzione di illuminare" (the intension to illuminate).

Innovative and revolutionary lighting designs from Italy can be seen all over the world. From office desks, fine restaurants, a variety of homes all the way to being praised for its influence in the display cabinets of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The very best in Italian lighting design available in the UK are from established manufacturers such as JH Miller and Elsteads Silux collection both of which offer a wide selection of styles of ceiling lights, wall lights, table lamps and floor lamps to offer you as much choice as possible when choosing a light with such an interesting background.

Silux is a company that operates from the Venice region of Italy. Its only since the year two thousand that their impressive range of Italian lighting design has been available through the British lighting company Elstead and since this partnership formed they have proven successful in bringing unique, handmade designs to a greater market. Some of the design concepts in their range are truly breathtaking. They certainly go a long way in upholding the good name of Italian lighting.

JH Miller bring by far the largest collection of Italian designed lighting to the market, specialising in multi-armed pendants and wall lights, with other lighting solution options available. All products from JH miller are and handmade in Italy inspected to ensure the highest quality product possible to meet the requirements of home and commercial use.

Choosing a light fitting handmade by Italian craftsmen will not only ensure that you receive a standout fitting of the highest quality that promises to bring something special to your room of choice, But will give you the opportunity to own a significant piece of lighting design history.


About the Author:
David cullis is a lighting expert with over 10 years experience in the lighting and electrical industry.
The lighting expert provides helpful advice and information in all aspects of lighting in the home.

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