MATHIEU LUSTRERIE | Astrolab Lamp

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The movement of the stars, the magic map of the planets and their satellites again inspire Régis Mathieu. His design an armillary sphere: around a planet which acts as a mirror, an astrolabe that articulates giving new light to these sidereal visions. They develop a reflection in ribbons of hand cut rock crystal. This an obvious response to our previous collections, Saturn and orbit, which so captivated. With ASTROLABE, the heaven is offered in three dimensions: the wheels turn, the light of the rock crystal bands recount stories of the stars and planets seducing their light. This spectacular chandelier is also available in large floor lamp: a scientific object whose place in a cabinets of curiosities, is a fascination for both our era and decorators.

Material: Rock crystal and bronze
Height: 185cm
Width: 110cm
Weight: 200kg

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About the designer

Recognised for their rare skills (EPV France) in restoring, re-editing and designing chandeliers using techniques from the 17th-20th centuries; Mathieu Lustrerie have been continually appointed by royal households and historic monuments to offer expert advice and restore and faithfully re-edit some of the world’s most celebrated projects. In addition to being an avid collector, Regis Mathieu has created contemporary collections adorned with rock crystal and semi precious stones, utilising the same cast bronze, hand chiseling and gilding techniques that were employed in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Founded in 1948 by Henri Mathieu in the Chutes-Lavie district of Marseille, the Mathieu Lustrerie Atelier has always associated its name with the art of the light. A family business in Provence. Henri Mathieu created a collection of lighting in 1970s of brushed aluminium blades, treating lights as sculpture.

After Henri’s untimely death in 1982 the workshop was run by his wife Yvette. Then in early 1990 their son, Regis Mathieu assumed the helm. Fascinated by beautiful things since childhood, he immediately understands that his future is linked to history. He expanded sales to the United States and the Middle East, bringing the French style to a prestigious clientele.

Régis Mathieu's exceptional collection of over 1000 chandeliers are showcased in both the Mathieu Museum in the Luberon and the Régis Mathieu Gallery in Paris. The objects of light are always presented alongside works of art, inviting you to take a walk through time from the 15th century to modern day.

The lighting of historic monuments, museums, and venerable homes often suffers from the scars of time, revolution or the reversal of fortune. The Mathieu Lustrerie atelier is capable of authentically re-fabricating exactly, any light fixture to the specification of the archives, drawings or photos.