When it comes to design, glass artist Kiko Lopez doesn't believe in holding back. Equal parts artist and competent craftsman, Lopez creates sumptuous furniture and decor using luxe materials and innovative techniques. He is best known for his lavish and generously proportioned decorative wall mirrors, but he also makes glass wall sculptures and lighting fixtures such as table lamps.
Lopez was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, in 1962, but he grew up in Miami, Florida. As a child, he learned to work with ceramics. In his teenage years, studying under sculptor Barry Massin, he also mastered materials like wood, acrylic and steel. Lopez then studied architecture at the University of Miami and even won the school's Best Designer award in his first year.
When he completed his studies, Lopez met his now-wife, Ebba Langenskiöld Lopez, and moved with her to France in 1990. The two settled in a village called Bonnieux and opened an architectural studio that specialized in restoring old country houses.
Lopez subsequently apprenticed with local retired French artisans, who initially didn’t think he was serious about broadening his skills. From these masters, he learned a technique called verre églomisé, which involves applying gold and silver leaf over engraved glass. López opened his own atelier in the commune of Beaumettes, where he began receiving commissions for glass furniture, objects and architectural elements like doors, chandeliers and glass walls.
While the great respect he has for tradition is prominent in his work, Lopez's designs also have a modern appeal. His use of glass allows him to play with light and imbue each piece with a luminous quality.
Lopez has secured commissions from Musée de l'Homme, the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis and the Westfield Les 4 Temps shopping center in Paris's La Défense suburb. His pieces are regularly sought by well-known interior designers like Alexandra Champalimaud, Damien Langlois-Meurinne and Brad Ford. The first solo presentation of Lopez’s work took place in 2022 at Maison Gerard in New York City.
On 1stDibs, find Kiko Lopez mirrors, wall decorations and lighting.
Kiko Lopez, Huracan, Candleholder France, 2017
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
The cylindrical shape and clouded obscurity of this wrought crystal piece summons the image of a hurricane surrounding the candle, filtering the light as storm clouds do the sun.
Crystal
Kiko Lopez, Vesuve, Contemporary Wall Light in Crystal, France, 2024
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Kiko Lopez has always been captivated by depth in crystal, which, in the case of his extraordinary Vesuvius pieces, he achieves through a painstaking, unpredictable process of meltin...
Crystal, Steel
Kiko Lopez, Kuba, Pair of Contemporary Wall Sconces, Steel & Glass, France, 2023
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his mirrors and églomisé, Kiko Lopez is a master of glass conceptions of all kinds—his lighting designs prove this to be the case. These sleek sconces enshroud t...
Crystal, Steel
Kiko Lopez, Vesuve, Contemporary Wall Light in Crystal, France, 2024
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Kiko Lopez has always been captivated by depth in crystal, which, in the case of his extraordinary Vesuvius pieces, he achieves through a painstaking, unpredictable process of melti...
Crystal, Steel
Kiko Lopez, Kuba, Pair of Contemporary Wall Sconces, Steel & Glass, France, 2023
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his mirrors and églomisé, Kiko Lopez is a master of glass conceptions of all kinds—his lighting designs prove this to be the case. These sleek sconces enshroud t...
Crystal, Steel
Kiko Lopez, Thorns, Contemporary Wall Light in Crystal, France, 2024
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Kiko Lopez has always been captivated by depth in crystal, which, in the case of his extraordinary Vesuvius pieces, he achieves through a painstaking, unpredictable process of meltin...
Crystal, Steel
Kiko Lopez, Wild II, Illuminated Bohemian Crystal Vase, France, 2023
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
On the island of Vieques, close to where Lopez is originally from, is a silk cotton tree that has always intrigued him, both for its age (it’s at leas...
Crystal
Kiko Lopez, "Crystal Rock, " Candleholder France, 2017
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
The cylindrical shape and clouded obscurity of this wrought crystal piece summons the image of a hurricane surrounding the candle, filtering the light as storm clouds do the sun.
Crystal
Kiko Lopez, Wild I, Illuminated Bohemian Crystal Vase, France, 2023
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
On the island of Vieques, close to where Lopez is originally from, is a silk cotton tree that has always intrigued him, both for its age (it’s at leas...
Crystal
Kiko Lopez, Wild II, Illuminated Bohemian Crystal Vase, France, 2023
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
On the island of Vieques, close to where Lopez is originally from, is a silk cotton tree that has always intrigued him, both for its age (it’s at leas...
Crystal
$578 / item
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Hand-blown Glass and Gray Fossena Marble Vase, Made in Italy, Sandro Lopez
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
A glass and marble vase to add a touch of softness and detail to the interior. The thin and delicate material of the top contrasts the marble body of the base and creates a layered s...
Marble
Mid-Century French Carved Oak Altar Server Candleholder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console, mantel, or chapel-inspired interior with this expressive antique French figural candleholder, crafted circa 1950. Hand-carved from solid oak, the sculpture depict...
Oak
Anaka Candleholder
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder Anaka with all structure in crystal glass with dark grey finish on the base, pink finish on candleholder stand and with Bronzed glass finish end candlholder for x5 cand...
Porcelain
Vannes France Crystal Vase
By Art Vannes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Vannes, France crystal vase, perfect for a center table, dining table, or mantel. The sculptural design captures the fluid movement of splashing water in exquisite detail,...
Crystal
Pair of Nickel-Plated Art Deco Wall Floral Sconces
By Donald Deskey
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique fixtures possibly from a St. Louis Art Deco era theatre or skyscraper. Pair brass nickel plated 3 - tiered, step base decorative wall floral vases / sconces or urns. Some mino...
Brass
$770
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023
Located in Stamford, CT
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, 'Blossom Vase No. 3', Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023 Unique and one of a kind hand built ceramic designed and produced by Istanbul born a...
Porcelain
Baccarat French Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial clear transparent crystal vase from French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This elegant vase has long vertical bevel cuts around exterior accentuating its beauty. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with a few flowers at a bedside, vanity, or for a bathroom, desk/office, side table, etc. Markers' mark/acid stamp "Baccarat" "France" on underside, authenticating piece, as shown in last image. Dimensions: 1.75" Diameter x 6.88" Height. Baccarat Heart...
Crystal
Pair of Stunning French Cameo Glass Vases in the Style of Gallé
By Galle Art Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stunning French Cameo Glass Vases in the Style of Gallé This stunning pair of French cameo glass vases, executed in the celebrated style of Émile Gallé, beautifully reflect...
Art Glass
Daum Candleholder, Collectible Decorative Object, Glass, 1990, France
By Daum
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Daum France Pâte de Verre Rose Candleholder, Signed An exquisite Daum France pâte de verre crystal candleholder, beautifully sculpted as a cluster of blooming roses in delicate shad...
Crystal
$680 / set
H 8.08 in Dm 4.73 in
fferrone Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Glass Clear Modern Vases
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and medium vases - set of two. The set of two contemporary Czech clear glass large with medium Rossi large vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and mini...
Glass
19th Century English Plate Pair Wall Sconce Vase
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plate pair of decorative flower wall sconces with exterior design details. Each wall sconce is in great condition, minor wear consistent with age / us...
Silver Plate, Copper
$765Sale Price|47% Off
H 35.04 in W 14.57 in D 9.06 in
18th Century French Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful rustic 18th century hand forged iron candleholder for 3 candles. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics. France, 18th c...
Iron
Signed Steuben Handblown Crystal Wall Vases
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These two Steuben handblown crystal huge wall vases in two of their most popular colors, "Pomona Green" and "Celeste Blue" are both signed with the ...
Crystal
$966
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 10.63 in
Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s
Bronze
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Candleholder
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall five branch, wrought iron candelabra with tripod base. Floral and foliate motif. Twisted iron centre rod. Beautifully made. Very elegant.
Kiko Lopez, Wild I, Illuminated Bohemian Crystal Vase, France, 2023
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
On the island of Vieques, close to where Lopez is originally from, is a silk cotton tree that has always intrigued him, both for its age (it’s at leas...
Crystal