In 1919 when his textile production outgrew the scale of his studio mariano fortuny purchased the property of an ancient convent on the island of giudecca in venice and built a factory to his exact specifications.
Fortuny lamps venice italy.
Still operating today the manufacturing facility and design laboratory continue to embrace mariano fortuny s passion for tradition.
From silk to glass up to aluminum and gold leaf the collections express multiple aesthetic and functional needs adapting to both modern and classic interiors.
The fortuny factory opened on the giudecca island of venice in 1921.
Special interest has been directed toward the mariano fortuny lamps which were originally conceived in silk.
Perpetuating the tradition venetia studium continues to produce these wonderful lamps.
Archeo venice design has now produced these lamps from murano glass.
Its alluminium shade is combined with a steel structure and has a 360 degree swivel and tilt capacity.
The original fortuny lamps are based on the models designed by mariano fortuny thanks to his research in the field of theatrical lighting.