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, 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, 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, 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
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, 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
French Victorian Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian cranberry etched crystal perfume bottle with stopper and floral design
Crystal
$334
H 4.72 in Dm 4.72 in
Bohemian 'Pique Fleurs' Vase, Bright Green Crystal Cut-to-Clear, with Grille
By Bohemia
Located in Verviers, BE
Vibrant, meadow-green cased-crystal glass vase in the Bohemian style with cut-to-clear decoration of palms and trellis. This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or 'rose-...
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Ruby Red Cut-to-Clear Crystal Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Brilliantly faceted and richly colored, this mid-20th century Bohemian crystal vase exemplifies the bold artistry of cut-to-clear glasswork. Crafted circa 1950–1970, the piece featur...
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
Crystal Vase Signed Daum, France
By Daum
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Crystal vase signed Daum France dating from the 60s. Beautifully made, aesthetic and of good size, this vase does not lack character and elegance. It wi...
Crystal
Large Blue Overlay Bohemian Crystal Vase on Pedestal Base
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking cobalt blue cut-to-clear Overlay crystal vase is an exceptional example of fine Bohemian craftsmanship, showcasing the depth, brightness, and clarity that define the re...
Crystal
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
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
Bohemian Crystal Vase by Bohemia, Blue Green Yellow Art Glass, 1970s
By Bohemia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bohemian large and heavy mouthblown decorative encased crystal art vase in bright blue, green and yellow colors. Soft organic shapes on clear solid base. Manufactured by Bohemia Crys...
Crystal
Pair of thick walled Art Deco Glass Vases Style of Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of faceted Art Deco era vases in the style of Kolomon Moser. Thick dark green glass faceted octagon shape 5 and 3/8" opening tapers down to 4" at the base .
Glass
Antique Moser Bohemian Crystal Cobalt Blue to Clear Vase
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning cobalt blue crystal Moser Bohemian vase is created using a cobalt blue cut to clear glass method that creates spectacular ...
Crystal
Bohemian Ruby Red Vases
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of antique bohemian ruby red etched glass vases. Beautifully etched with birds, a castle in a rococo style they are in beautiful condition. Lo...
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