Fantasmino Hand-Blown Murano Glass Portable Lamp

Fantasmino Hand-Blown Murano Glass Portable LampIf you feel a sense of dj vu when looking at the Fantasmino lamp, its because it bears a close resemblance to the Fazzoletto vase from 1948. The rechargeable and portable LED piece is handmade in Murano using the Opalini technique. The process dates back to the 15th century and sees opacifying substances added to glass during kneading, leading to a block colour. The results are a wonderful fusion of old and new, highlighting Veninis ability to honour

such as this 1930s Parker Duofold ring top fountain pen

using the ancient Togidashi-Taka Maki-e technique on a black Urushi lacquer surface

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and with this dominoes set

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By Walid’s multicoloured French Aubusson woollen needlepoint cushion features floral tapestry embroideries backed onto a 19th-century linen – a repurposed vintage fabric that has been modernised by Walid to retell age-old crafting stories

Vibrant motifs of drawing utensils and a brass top make it a striking addition to a study

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pastries or hard fruits

Designed to drape elegantly on a bed or sofa

Mexico in a rich ochre-yellow cotton that’s pleasingly soft

the designer casts a plaster mould