Architect and Designer, Massimo Iosa Ghini, took a chance when he combined old Venetian glass with LED technology to produce the transparent lighting fixture he released at Euroluce 2011. After all, many are devoted to the artisan work of old-fashioned Italian blown glass – while others are all or nothing stark and modern. Thanks to one of the FDV Collection’s new pendants by Ghini, entitled Spore, LeucosUSA finds a combination that is bound to satisfy both sides.

Spore Pendant Light. Designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for LeucosUSA.

LEDs and Satin or Translucent Tiles Hang Inside the Venetian Glass of the Spore Pendant Light by LeucosUSA

New York Spaces passed along the info in a recent post we loved. It had highlighted the momentum LeucosUSA created surrounding the new lights in Europe, and mentioned their enthusiam for a debut stateside. Upon further inspection of their form and function, we took serious notice to the potential for a techie-cult following and have decided that distribution alone is not the only way they should aim to conquer. This is a truly unique lamp.

Spore takes us to a highly-advanced place of beautiful complexity. Leaving its innards composed of LEDs and Poly tiles left exposed, Ghini makes a clear point to keep the light’s presence powerful. The tiny bulbs are attached to the satin- or translucent-finished tiles using small chrome pieces that hang in the middle of its amorphous glass capsule. The entire object shoots random beams of light into all directions, giving Spore every ounce of recognition it deserves.

Via New York Spaces.

Leucos USA is an importer of high-end Italian lighting, servicing the design community for over 20 years. The versatile and sophisticated family of brands imported directly from the FDV group include: Leucos, ITRE, the FDV Collection (Murano Due, Aureliano Toso, Alt Lucialternative, Gallery) and Luxit. Some of the companies are known for their successful marrying of old-world hand-blown glass techniques and the most innovative modern design while the others are focused on the very modern of lighting design.