Lasvit Unveils Sculptural Glassworks at Milan Design Week
Splash-Shaped Installation Captures the Fluidity of Light
As part of Milan Design Week 2024, Czech glass brand Lasvit presents Soaked In Light, a poetic exploration of form, texture, and transparency at the Euroluce lighting fair (Hall 6, Stand C39 D38). At the heart of the exhibition is “Splash”, a dramatic, suspended installation by designer Martin Gallo. Composed of fused glass fragments, the piece mimics water in motion, hanging from the ceiling like a frozen wave.
With overhead spotlights casting intricate ripple-like shadows across the surrounding surfaces, Splash evokes the ephemeral beauty of a moment suspended in time. It blurs the line between sculpture and light installation, drawing visitors into a meditative atmosphere of reflection and flow.
Nature-Inspired Pendant by Patrick Jouin: Vera
Also debuting at the show is “Vera”, a new pendant light by French designer Patrick Jouin. The design features a vertical glass cylinder impressed with the texture of a tree branch, capturing the organic feel of bark in fine glass.
The inspiration came during Jouin’s visit to Lasvit’s glassworks in Nový Bor, Czech Republic. Rather than using a mould, artisans poured molten glass directly over a real tree branch, transferring the wood’s texture into the material. The bark-like fused glass was then encased in a smooth outer shell of handmade borosilicate glass, creating a balance between raw and refined aesthetics.
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Additional Highlights from Soaked in Light
- LOOMO by Maxim Velčovský: A collection of gold-colored wall sconces featuring fabric-like textures.
- Niveo by Jan Plecháč: Handblown glass pieces that interpret the chaotic energy of hailstorms in sculptural form.
Lasvit’s Soaked In Light celebrates the alchemy of light, texture, and glass — transforming natural inspiration into awe-inspiring designs. The exhibition runs from April 8–13, 2024, and is open to the public.
