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, Niarchos, Fireplace Surround, France, 2017
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Kiko Lopez is one of the few artisans working today in the traditional craft of hand-silvering. In this piece, Lopez applies the technique to a unique background--that of a fireplace...
Mirror
Small French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and fine burgundy bicolor hard stone vintage fireplace surround. The surface is hammered and tailler. It was built in the Louis XIII period, 17th century. Measures: 130,5 cm ...
Stone
Fine French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French country original antique fireplace mantle with the straight lines matches many contemporary country chique interior design concepts. The jambs are going slightly backward...
Limestone
Fine French Country Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fireplace mantle in Beaujolais hard stone Buxy. Buxy is a small town in the Beaujolais region. The stone was often used in Monaco. There has been a light restoration on the left half...
Stone
Bicolor French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Different bicolor Louis XIV period mantel in Burgundy hard stone. Interesting is the different color, shades in the mantel. The shelf shows the detail of the work of the maker. It or...
Limestone
Antique French Fireplace Surround
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is an ornate fireplace screen with intricate metalwork and gilded elements. The piece features elaborate detailing, including classical mo...
Brass, Iron
Vintage French Country Style Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original rustic French grey fireplace surround with straight lines comes from the Beaujolais region and is from the Louis XVI period. The stone is ...
Stone
Antique Victorian French Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A petite and beautiful Ashburton French antique Victorian fireplace of charm, well carved corbels adorned simple jambs, great depth of colo...
Marble
Antique Victorian French Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare and very pleasing antique Louis XVI Brocatelle marble fireplace surround, now fully restored and polished- ready for installation.
Marble
French Imperial Original Antique French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace surround in a rose hard stone was commissioned by special order. The front carries the detail of an eagle, the symbol of power, see imperial powers in...
Stone
French Grand Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This country fireplace mantel (fireplace) is quite large and high. It is a Louis XIII fireplace in limestone with graffiti remains on the front and remains of the original patina. T...
Limestone
Vintage French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A French country limestone original antique fireplace mantle from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. The jambs are straight. Kind of Classic rustic chimney piece. Measures: 162 cm...
Limestone
Elegant French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French Vintage Fireplace surround. Small fireplace surround in a timeless beige limestone from the Louis Philippe period, 19th cent...
Limestone