Born in France in 1967, Emmanuel Babled studied at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, where he graduated in 1989, In Paris, Emmanuel Babled distinguished himself in the creation of interior architecture and interior design projects for private homes and then went on to collaborate with some important French companies on the design of furniture and decorative items.
In 1992, he opened his own design studio in Milan and started to design for various Italian companies. His approach to design is based on the idea that a good project is the result of a direct contact with the environment in which it is created. These are the main ingredients that determine the success of his design activity. His first collaboration with VENINI started the following year, in 1993.
Silicea & Arenaria
From the mouth of the volcano, the incandescent magma flows out in a river of fire. The unstoppable lava descends the slopes and overwhelms, engulfing everything it encounters in its descent, only to cool down and take on a rugged surface. Silica and Sandstone, the new lamps designed by Emmanual Babled embody the power of nature and matter. Their texture forged by fire and vitreous material creates heterogeneous lights and shadows given by the grains, fragments of glass of different granulometry that, to the touch, give the sensation of caressing a rock smoothed by wind and water.
Silicea is offered in a numbered edition per year.
Arenaria is offered in a limited edition of 8 per colour plus 1 Author's proof.
Nodus & Tessela
Like intricate baskets, woven by the skilled hands of ancient artisans from bygone eras, Nodus and Tessela are an imperfect weave made of glass fibrills. The optical illusion, the result of a long and complex process, creates the three-dimensionality of these elaborate and elegant lamps, which blent artisanal know-how and contemporary design. This balanced intrinsic dualism is enhanced by the light propagated by the diffuser, which invites the observer to approach and admire the incredible knots of glass forged by the masters in the furnace. Every detail, every glass knot, tells a story of passion and creativity, making these lamps not only sources of light, but true works of art that transport the observer on a journey between past and present.
Nodus is offered in a numbered edition per year.
Tessela is offered in a limited edition of 8 per colour plus 1 Author's proof.
Stratis & Vestis
Light plays created by the engravings that characterise these coated glass lamps signed by Emmanual Babled. The layer of opaline glass, where engraved, reveals the underlying glass and allows a warm and welcoming light to shine through, emanating from the skillfully hand-engraved internal diffuser. These scratches are inspired by precious silk threads, composing fabrics of exotic and distant eras.
Stratis, with horizontal engravings, is offered in a numbered edition per year.
Vestis is offered in a limited edition of 8 per colour plus 1 Author's proof.
I Paladini
"I have always been fascinated by granite or marble busts, those effigies, whether of writers, inventors or philosophers, always immovable and commanding. Like mythical figures, from the depths of their silence, they seem to make the frenzy of the living sheer vanity. Unperturbed they recall the wisdom of our forefathers. These busts seek to capture the essence and simplicity of their silence. Perennial, crystallised, in just a wise pose thanks to the expert hands of master glassmakers, they are for me the glass paladins, continuing this ancient tradition as gladiators and theologians. The chromatic compositions, always unique thanks to the boundless Venini palette are reconciled to the diversity of the souls they represent."
Series of unique pieces, each one in a different colour composition, dated on the same day of its production. Limited edition of 99 art works.
I Paladini Celati
Emmanuel Babled, known for his mastery in the use of materials and the creation of designs that blend ancient elements with contemporary styling, introduces a new aesthetic evolution with the “I Paladini Celati” series.
Each Paladino Celato is indeed a living narrative of history and innovation, a glass jewel that enchants like an ancient statue. This new series is distinguished by the introduction of Lattimo glass, which wraps each form in a veil of mystery, concealing a hidden beauty accessible only to the most discerning eyes. Every detail is an act of love for the art of glass and for the tradition of craftsmanship, making each Paladin a unique and unrepeatable work.
The “I Paladini Celati” series encase within them a layer of transparent coloured glass, concealed by the Lattimo glass. This inner layer is revealed through the skillfully executed engravings by master grinders, which extend from the neck to the shoulder of each Paladin. These deep and deliberately emphasised engravings amplify the depth of the internal colours, creating a captivating play of light and shadow that goes beyond the mere surface.
Limited edition of 29 pieces + 1 Author's proof.
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