Sona Pendant in Nero and Brushed Nickel
Tuscany has its own distinct glass tradition deeply rooted in craft, quieter than Murano's. The Venetian masters were celebrated for taking glass far from its raw origins. Thin, luminous, elaborately decorated. Thread it into lace, suspend gold within it, blow walls so fine they disappeared.
Tuscan glass is heavier and more substantial than the gossamer thinness Murano is known for. There's a solidity. It is rich in territory with the narrative of beauty coming from an honesty of the material, shaped by breath and touch alone.
Dating back to the 12th century, the first glass pieces of Tuscany were carafes, apothecary vessels and perfume bottles that supplied the Florentine market for centuries. Italian glass perfume bottles have a history through the Renaissance where glassmakers dominated, producing bottles for European courts that were as much of a collectible object as container.
Our collection of glass vessels invite a slower gaze and a more contemplative encounter. It encourages pause and close looking. Our romance language.
The elongated handblown glass teardrop form hangs from individually handmade brass chain links recalling an antique apothecary vessel, the way an old perfume bottle holds its stopper.
The Sona collection is available in four glass colors: Fume (Smoke), Nero (Black), Verde (Green) and Burro (Off White) and three metal finishes. Our signature rich black patina, brushed brass and nickel. Custom finishes or finish matching are available by request.
The Sona glass pendants can stand alone but also lend themselves to being grouped together, serving as primary or secondary light sources. Custom pendant installations are designed for both desired dimensions and number of pendants.
Sona Pendant BN Nero
It is our ongoing commitment at Orphan Work to support craftsmanship through design around the world and bring artisanship back to the center of the conversation. Our affinity for historically significant, era-defining craft is evident.
Our artisans preserve centuries-old traditions that lie at the core of their legacy, driven by a fervor for craftsmanship that spans generations. It’s not uncommon to find a grandfather, father, and daughter working together in our workshops.
