Florentine Lantern

Description

The design of the Florentine Lantern was inspired by Renaissance architecture. The architecture of this period (between the 14th and 17th centuries) demonstrated in Europe a conscious revival of elements of ancient Greek and Roman culture. Renaissance architecture followed Gothic architecture and was succeeded by Baroque architecture. The movement started in Florence with Filippo Brunelleschi as one of its innovators. Renaissance style emphasized symmetry, proportion, and geometry. This it took from the architecture of classical antiquity, in particular ancient Roman architecture. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae replaced the more complex proportional systems and irregular profiles of medieval buildings. Renaissance did not evolve slowly in the way that Gothic grew out of Romanesque, but was consciously brought to being by particular architects who sought to revive the order of a past “Golden Age”. The scholarly approach to the architecture of the ancient coincided with the general revival of learning. Shah Gilani, ISFD, designed his Florentine Lantern to evoke the significance of this architectural movement. The luminaire was designed for use in foyers, entryways, hallways, and breakfast nooks of upscale residential and hospitality interiors. The light fixture is offered in a variety of finishes and accents. Custom sizing is available.

Ours is an artisanal product made in a traditional and non-mechanized way. We are able to design and manufacture ceiling lights ranging in style from classic through art nouveau and art deco, to modern and contemporary. One of the special services we offer is the ability to customize our product to fit the client’s specification. Drawings are made and finish samples prepared for client approval. Custom work is our specialty.

We welcome international orders. Our shipping department can arrange customs clearance and convenient delivery to the client’s door anywhere in the world.