Italian interior lighting designer Diego Mardegan creates gorgeous chandeliers and wall lights that reflect an artist at the top of his craft. Though working in the 21st century, Mardegan’s stunning brass fixtures draw inspiration from retro mid-century modern works as well as early modernist design. His timeless lighting is characterized by exquisite attention to detail, each fixture a masterpiece in its own right.
Mardegan’s work expresses a love of Italian design movements from the 1940s to the 1970s, which he studied at the Historical Archive of Contemporary Arts at the Biennale Library in Venice. This led him to search for artisans who could replicate the manufacturing and finishing techniques used during these periods. Mardegan’s lighting designs are also inspired by sources such as vintage clothing, which can be seen in his use of fabric shades featuring throwback patterns. He is likewise known for creating shades from parchment paper, giving the fixtures a softer and more delicate appeal.
Two other standout features of Mardegan’s design are asymmetry and adjustability. Shades of various sizes often give his pieces an off-kilter yet somehow perfectly harmonious look. Many also come with features like stems that can be removed to turn a chandelier into a flush mount, shades on articulated joints that allow them to point in different directions and individually adjustable chandelier drums.
Mardegan is known to work only with galleries that he selects personally. One is Galerie Glustin Luminaires, which carries many exclusive pieces from this master of the lighting world. Designer Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez of Rizzoli International Publications lights up the den of her Manila home with a custom chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Diego Mardegan lighting.
Italian Design Drum Mirror Brushed Steel Frame Yellow Enamel Rim Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Bespoke very beautiful large round "Drum" mirror. Brushed satin finished steel frame with a yellow internal enameled rim. Amber silk ribbon string hanging on a brushed steel and enam...
Steel
Contemporary Industrial Hexagonal Brushed Steel Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contemporary custom made hexagonal-form wall mirror designed and built by Brooklyn, NY Industrial designer and artist, Scott Behr. Measures: 29.75" H x 34.5" L x 4" D Composed of bru...
Steel
Silver Gilded Round Mirror with Giltwood Frame, Italian Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver gilded rope framed round mirror with a swirling design in border of mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
$592 / item
H 0.71 in Dm 19.69 in
Orbis Round Modern Mirror with Brushed Stainless Steel Frame, Regular
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Minimalist round mirror with an elegant brushed stainless steel frame (also available in a polished finish). The detailing and finish, including visible screws, emphasise the crafty ...
Stainless Steel
$5,052 / item
H 26.38 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in
Wall Mirror, Console Mirror Gold Classic Frame Baroque Contemporary Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rococut 'Barone'. Series of mirrors called 'Rococut' made up of four different mirrors. Each mirror has its own aristocratic name and comes in a limited edition of 15. The Rococut m...
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brushed Steel Framed Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this square mirror has a brushed steel frame and blunted corners. Unknown maker, no markings found. Very good vintage condition.
Steel
$2,045
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Oval Wall Mirror in Stainless Steel, Triple Frame, Smoked Mirror, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful mirror in stainless steel with a fresh and modern line. Measures: cm. 80 x 60.
Steel, Aluminum
Brass frame Italian Mirror
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti shape brass frame mirror Contemporary mirror made in 1950s style Natural brass, will aquire a nice patina or can be polished back to shiny new brass
Brass
Xavier Feal brushed steel rectangular mirror, 1970s
By Xavier-Feal, Inox-Industrie
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
A French rectangular brushed stainless steel wall mirror designed by Xavier Feal and produced by Inox Industrie in the 70s. This mirror was previously attributed to Michel Boyer. The...
Stainless Steel
Wall Mirror Smoked Glass Brushed Aluminum Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Circular wall mirror made of brushed aluminum with smoked glass and ground edge. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Depth: 7.5 cm. Mir...
Aluminum
Brushed Brass Framed Beveled Glass Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Brushed Brass Framed Beveled Glass Mirror. 48" H x 34" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Brass
$9,985 / item
H 2.76 in W 29.53 in D 47.25 in
Wall Console Mirror Classic White Statuary Marble Frame Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Seven Years' wall mirror is made of security-glass, mirror hit by gunshots and frame in polished Statuary marble (origin: Tuscany). Mirror dimension: H 120 x W 75 cm. Dimensio...
Statuary Marble
$4,475
H 39 in W 13 in D 1.75 in
Mid-Century Modernist Black Enameled Bronze Frame & Brushed Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Mirror in Black Enameled Bronze with Brushed Brass fittings originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Featuring an vertical oval form with cut angular...
Brass, Bronze
Original Mirror at Cost Price
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Free shape mirror with sconces. Unique piece signed by Diego M.
Mirror