Design Feature: Lladro

The founders of Lladro, brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladro, began designing and firing their first creations in 1953 in a Moorish kiln built in the back garden of their home, which is just on the outskirts of Valencia, Spain. Today, over 60 years later, the brand is still creating exquisite products including designer lighting and home decorations. Their collections are produced at their headquarters and factory in Tavernes Blanques, situated not far from their first humble workshop. Lladro have become a great success, with their pieces featuring in interiors all over the world. Along with this feat, the brand have stunning boutiques that can be found in many major cities, including London and New York.

Lladro and their experienced artists are proud to boast extreme skill in their use of porcelain, a material which is known to be difficult to work with due to the complexities in its creative process. Not only does this set them aside from other brands, but the quality of their products ensure for superb pieces sure to wow in any home. From lamps, mirrors and wall art, to vases, tableware and sculptures, the company create unique items for the home that exude a class and elegance along with modernity; this can be especially seen in their lighting designs.

The Belle De Nuit Chandelier 12L is an excellent example of a Lladro product that oozes sophisticated style in a contemporary manner. This is a stunning interpretation of classic chandelier design. With its extravagant decorations, such as the delicately cascading jewel-like features and the thin porcelain lithophanes, or mouldings, this piece exhibits a classy aesthetic sure to add an air of elegance to any interior. Furthermore, its colour variations of black, blue, gold, pink, white and a multi-colour option, infuse modernity in its look.

We are proud to feature an array of fantastic Lladro lighting pieces in our collection, from beautifully detailed wall sconces such as the Foresta Wall Light, to suspended lamps like the striking Lladro Hanging Lamp. The brand’s range of table lamps, which will infuse a warm glow into any space, will make for curling up in one of your luxury chairs with a good book even more enjoyable. The Lladro Belle De Nuit Large Lamp, which flaunts a vibrant design with its striking blue shade, will make for an interesting accent in homes in need of a splash of colour.

The 27 light Lithophane Chandelier is another fabulous example of the level of exquisite detail that goes into producing Llandro products, yet the design of this product differs from the renowned Lladro style. While other lighting pieces seem to have taken on classic designs, reinterpreting them with modern twists, the Lithophane Chandelier features a wonderfully contemporary aesthetic with its cluster of bowl pendants. These pendants feature hand-painted birds in trees that make for fascinating details when lit at night. The choice to hang this light from black cording is also a bold feature which creates a contrast to the rest of the design.

Take a look at our Lladro brand page for more fantastic lighting pieces!