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, Brunelleschi Arches, Contemporary Eglomisé Mirror, France, 2013
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary piece, Brunelleschi Arches exhibits Kiko Lopez's mastery of the near-forgotten practice of hand-silvered glass, and his dedication to employing age-old methods to cr...
Steel
$586 / item
H 26.78 in W 10.63 in D 0.71 in
Arcus Arch shaped Minimalist Mirror with Brass Frame, Small
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Modern Arcus™ arch shaped mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Fitted with an integrated French cleat (split batten) system th...
Brass
$293 / item
H 27.96 in W 18.12 in D 0.24 in
Arcus Arch shaped Contemporary Modern Versatile Frameless Mirror, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Minimalist Arcus™ arch shaped frameless mirror that can be hung in 4 different positions. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and mad...
Mirror
$293 / item
H 27.96 in W 18.12 in D 0.24 in
Arcus Arched Minimalist Frameless Mirror with Floating Effect, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Minimalist Arcus™ arch shaped frameless mirror that can be hung in 4 different positions. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parall...
Mirror
Arcus Arch shaped Minimalist Mirror with Brass Frame, XL
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Modern Arcus™ arch shaped mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Fitted with an integrated French cleat (split batten) system th...
Brass
$1,330 / item
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 0.71 in
Arcus Arch shaped Black Contemporary Mirror with Black Frame, XL
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Contemporary arch shaped black tinted mirror with a minimalist black frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully customisabl...
Aluminum
Italian Arch Mirror in Bamboo and Woven Wicker, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous French Riviera style arch-shaped mirror in curved bamboo and woven wicker. This delightful organic piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition, it di...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Unusual Arts and Crafts Verre Eglomise Mirror in Oak Frame
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Unusual arts and crafts Verre Eglomise mirror in oak frame Late 19th century, Early 20th century. Bevelled and cut verre eglomise mirror framed in profile honey oak frame wit...
Mirror, Oak
$1,392
H 35.04 in W 28.35 in D 1.38 in
French Riviera Arch Mirror in Rattan, Wicker and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous Côte d'Azur style arch-shaped wall mirror in bamboo and rattan and wicker. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. unning sinusoidal decorations in cu...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Arcus Arch shaped Modern Mirror with Brass Frame, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Modern Arcus™ arch shaped mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Fitted with an integrated French cleat (split batten) system th...
Brass
Vintage Faux Marble Eglomise Venetian Style Mirror
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage faux marble eglomise Venetian style mirror. This unusual rectangular Venetian style mirror has a perimeter of marbleized eglomise glas...
Glass, Mirror
$901
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in
French Riviera Large Arch Mirror in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century organic arch-shaped mirror in curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This stylish French Riviera style mirror was produced in Italy during the 1960s. In a...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Hand-Crafted White Washed Wood Arched Wall Mirror, France, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
White bleached wood arched wall mirror. Post Modern vintage French arched topped wall mirror. This washed out twisted wood mirror offers an optimal...
Wood
Sold
H 20.5 in W 10.5 in D 2.25 in
"Brunelleschi Arches" Set of Contemporary Eglomisé Mirrors by Kiko Lopez
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
"Brunelleschi Arches" Set of twelve eglomisé mirrors by Kiko Lopez
Mirror