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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, "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 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, 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
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
$784Sale 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
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
Art Vannes, France. Art glass vase in crystal. Art Deco.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Vannes, France. Art glass vase in crystal. Art Deco. Clear glass. Handmade. 1930s/40s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 15.0 cm. x D 13.8 cm.
Crystal
Daum Crystal Vase French
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...
Crystal
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
$1,728 / item
H 9.06 in W 6.89 in D 3.15 in
South Beach Crystal Vase, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
South Beach crystal vase, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 17.5, H 23, D 8 cm The Reflections Copenhagen handcrafted South Beach vase...
Crystal
American Contemporary Crystal Perfume Bottle in Blue and Pink
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary Fifth Avenue Crystal perfume bottle in blue, pink and clear crystal in a rounded bud shape with a round stopper (STAMPED: Fifth Avenue Crystal)
Crystal
$528Sale Price|48% Off
H 26.78 in W 8.47 in D 8.86 in
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1700-1750. Weathered.
Iron
$855Sale Price|21% Off
H 9.88 in Dm 5.63 in
French Contemporary Design Hand Cut Crystal Vase from Reims, France
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning contemporary designed French hand cut crystal vase that varies with a simple design to extraordinary details of French art glass from the 1980s. Delightfully heavy, very g...
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
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