In an innovative blend of craftsmanship and design, Lasvit, the renowned Czech design house, proudly announces the launch of “Bois de Cristal,” a unique modular lighting design concept combining handmade glass with bent plywood. Unveiled at 2024 Fuorisalone, this latest design, envisioned by Lasvit’s Senior Designer Maria Čulenová, reflects the company's pioneering spirit in the realm of material innovation.
Visit Lasvit at Palazzo Isimbardi to witness the art of glass redefined for a Press Preview of Re/Creation on Monday, April 15, from 10am-8pm (RSVP necessary via: https://www.lasvit.com/lasvit-at-salone-del-mobile). The exhibition is open to the public from 16-21 April.
“With Bois de Cristal, I sought to capture the warmth of exoticism, blending wood and glass to evoke a jungle-like oasis of climbing lianas,” explains designer Maria Čulenová. “The concept aims to bring the outdoors inside, blending the warmth of wood with the luminosity of glass, thereby nurturing a comforting ambiance. The design features gracefully flowing lines that stand out individually but also in a more complex composition, seamlessly integrating with the natural elements of houseplants,” she further commented.
“Bois de Cristal” featured in Lasvit’s exhibition in Milan will feature 18 modular arms, each made from a combination of handmade glass, bent plywood, and copper wire used in place of cables, designed to mimic the natural forms found in dense jungles. In addition, the designer has carefully enriched the design by the incorporation of live plants, highlighting the design’s bond with nature. The concept emphasizes the interplay of light and material, bringing a piece of the natural world into the architectural space.
Lasvit at Milan Design Week
Address: Corso Monforte, 35, 20122 Milano
Opening Hours: Tuesday 16 April – Saturday 20 April, 10am-7pm. Sunday 21 April, 10am-3pm
ABOUT LASVIT
Lasvit is a global pacesetter for creating daring, unique space and light experiences that are designed to elevate the feelings and the aesthetic of all. Founded by Leon Jakimič, Lasvit is both a taste and a thought leader in the design industry, with a boundless optimism and hunger for making art and design through fusing the traditional with the modern.
A modern, progressive spacial concept company schooled in the long traditions of Bohemian glassworks, Lasvit is a hub of uniquely creative art, design and production talent that creates breathtaking bespoke installations exhibited the world over, as well as uniquely stunning glass lighting and glassware collections.
Lasvit’s unformulaic and bold approach has captivated the global design industry, even winning the design “Oscar” award at Salone del Mobile.
Over the years, Lasvit has attracted renowned designers and artists who wish to collaborate with a brave, unconventional Czech company. Together with such influential voices as The Campana Brothers, Kengo Kuma, Yabu Pushelberg, Nendo and Ross Lovegrove, Lasvit has helped their partners realize the most unforgettable glass collections through their uninhibited artistry and unparalleled craft.
Lasvit is dedicated to a singular mission: To “Lift everyone” by creating breathtaking and sublime spacial experiences that touch the soul of all who look upon them.
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