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New Partnership for Original Murano Glass Mirrors: Ongaro & Fuga
Muranodirect is proud to announce its partnership with the historic furnace of Murano glass, Ongaro & Fuga.
Ongaro & Fuga are two masters of Murano artistic glass, specialists in the creation of classic and modern Murano artistic glass mirrors.
Ongaro & Fuga glassmasters are also recognized by the Promovetro Consortium that promotes and supports the authentic glass masters of Murano.
Story of Ongaro & Fuga
The Ongaro and Fuga company was founded in 1954 by Franco Fuga and is presently run by his sons Giuliano and Francesco.
We can testity Ongaro & Fuga is indeed one of the few Murano glass companies that has kept the tradition of the refined Muranese art alive, in particular the Venetian glass mirror.
This is achieved by employing the same techniques and materials used in bygone days.
Thanks to the immense experience accumulated over the years by the founder Franco Fuga, whom still works as a Murano glass consultant; the company is able to transmit emotions that industrial products cannot.
Ongaro & Fuga manages to create the correct balance of both modern and old techniques combined.
The company specializes in hand-made manufacturing of Venetian-styled glass mirrors.
Their experience is wide and encompasses a wide variety of lightning and decoration projects, such as rooms, dining rooms, ceilings kitchens, etc.
The also provide manufacturing of pieces designed by acclaimed architects and designers worldwide.
Because they have all the necessary production methods and materials within the company’s reach, such as engravings, plating and aging; they are also dedicated to the difficult art of restoration and reproduction of antique mirrors.
In the 1960’s, the company restored mirrors of the Fenice theatre, and worked in close contact with many Venetian and foreign antique dealers.
Due to their honed skills, Ongaro and Fuga are presently able to satisfy any type of request in the field of artistic mirrors.
Original Murano Glass, new storefront
In MuranoDirect you will find the original Ongaro & Fuga mirrors, directly from our new store front originalmuranomirrors.com.
Our new store is seamless, fast loading and easy to navigate. You’ll find it easier to shop when you’re looking for Murano glass.
Feel free to use any of our store fronts, either Muranodirect.com or originalmuranomirrors.com, we will make our best to provide you with the best Murano-made mirrors, chandeliers and lamps.
One thing is certain, you will be getting the quality of the original Murano glass at factory price!
Buy with confidence in Muranodirect.com at factory price or on the official site of Ongaro & Fuga for American customers: www.originalmuranomirrors.com.
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by Giuliano
Thursday, August 16, 2018
A Look Into the Kardashian-esque Chandelier Selection
If you follow some tabloids surely you will have read a headline about Kim Kardashian, or her sibling, Kyle Jenner. Both super figures of the entertainment world that break the internet with almost every word or action.
From a new dress, a new artistic collaboration, to a new piece of furniture that will make you sigh for its beauty and exclusivity. They are good Trump contenders in the media-shattering business.
For this reason, this time we focused on researching a bit about the interior design preferences of both stars.
We find that both have a preference for extravagance in design. However, their interest in opulence is not associated with bad taste, as we are used to by so many Hollywood stereotypes of the new rich. Woody Allen’s “Small Time Crooks” story on a couple of former crooks turned newly rich comes to mind.
In the case of Jenner and Kardashian, both have turned to award-winning interior designers to take the reins in the creation of their living spaces. Such is the case of Martyn Lawrence Bullard as well as Jeff Andrews. The former “a multi-award winning Los Angeles-based interior designer renowned for his broad range of styles and eclectic, yet sophisticated and inviting interiors“. The latter an award winning designer with regular collaborations with celebrities who creates “an innovative and refreshing approach that makes him one of the most sought-after interior designers in the industry“.
We loved their work and thus we’ll share our findings.
Full disclosure, we do not have any access to the houses of the famous, let alone any contact that gives us this information. We are only passionate about the Murano glass world and we want to share it with you.
Jeff Andrews / Kardashian’s work
One of his first choices for covering this Murano chandeliers/Hollywood icons special was to select Jeff Andrews, “Internationally celebrated interior designer who creates sophisticated and livable interiors for families and celebrities alike“.
In the vespers of season 6 of their show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians“, Kardashian asked Jeff Andrews if he would design her Mediterranean style mansion in Calabasas, California. Home of the Cheesecake Factory headquarters and other former technology companies in the greater LA area.
The obvious lighting choice for their kitchen was Murano glass. Probably the most beautiful crystal in the world, with an omnipresence in the homes of the rich and famous. And widely chosen by designers, architects and home-owners alike, Murano crustal is worldwide identifiable by its trademark seal and its Italian charm.
For the kitchen, a sparkly white-on-white space, the designer opted for a herringbone-patterned antiqued-mirror backsplash and double islands lighted by matching Murano glass chandeliers.
While we could not find any photo that showed us this chandelier, we noticed that the Jenners Kardashian’s predilection for candelabra in the dining room is a classic contemporary choice, as in our Alchemy or Latte models.
Both white or of neutral colors, with cups or vases on a single tier that gives a harmonious effect.
Previously we talked about how well this type of chandeliers beautifully lighten modern dining rooms and kitchens, or even as how they are the favorite choice for interior designer Jan Showers.
Martyn Lawrence / Kardashian’s work
Perhaps the most regular and recent Kardashian-collab is the one with the award-winning designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
Martyn Lawrence is one of those designers/artists who play with the overcharging of elements. He incorporates styles and objects in ways that, if not for the trained eye, could fall into a ridiculous or exaggerated style.
Fortunately, the designer has no qualms in experimenting with this maximalist design philosophy, in stark contrast with the minimalism of past few decades.
The maximalist philosophy, by the way, has also been recently incorporated by Swedish design juggernaut Ikea.
This new maximalist design philosophy allows the designer to incorporate pieces that were otherwise relegated for the sake of simplicity.
Murano chandeliers are a perfect example of design pieces that, despite the minimalist trend, have kept its charm slightly intact.
The most recent Lawrence / Karadashian collaboration took place in the homes of Khloé and Kourtney in California.
We love the work he did for these homes and for that reason we will let the photos speak for themselves.
We believe that there is still much to explore in the avant-garde and eclectic design so distinctive of its brand. For the same reason, we wish you to continue with that path and extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to the designer.
The next glam-chandelier could be yours
Some of the best glass-masters in the world work for more than one design house on a commission basis. Since our roots go back to the island of Murano, Venice, you too can have access to the best glass masters when you order directly from MuranoDirect.
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References:
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/11/home/la-hm-kardashians-house-decorator-20110611
http://www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-bullard-showroom-20170520-htmlstory.html#
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/kourtney-khloe-kardashian-house-tour/all
https://people.com/home/kourtney-kardashian-living-room/
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by Giuliano