Created and Sold by Mud Studio, South Africa
The Original Mud Chandelier
Price from $750 to $3,400
Creation: 2-3 weeks
Handmade
Sustainable
Reclaimed Materials
Recycled Materials
Made To Order
Locally Sourced
The Original Mud Chandelier© is the father of all beaded chandeliers, made in early 2003 this awarded product has rippled thru the craft world and has lead to as many as 3000 new jobs worldwide, with opportunists from India, China, Tanzania, and our own back yard here in South Africa taking advantage of this brilliant product to create jobs, The Mud Chandelier was awarded a prestigious accolade from Moma (museum of modern art in NY) and was awarded top 40 designs that changed the world and were snapped up by the Ralph Lauren store in New York.
Highlights
Handmade
Materials: Ceramic, glass, metal
Description
The Original Mud Chandelier©
Was first conceived early in 2005 by artist and designer Werner Du Toit working closely with the fellow ceramic designer and wife Philippa du Toit.
The Design stemmed from the constant amount of waste material their studio produced, being the only African conceived chandelier at that time the designer tried to bridge the gap between Africa (the clay and Europe the crystal, Unity, and beauty.
This was also a way to create jobs in the community, 20 jobs were created overnight and have since supported over 100 families.
The chandelier was exhibited that same year with raving reviews of excellence and design It was honoured and awarded as one of the top 50 worldwide designs that shaped the millennium.
This chandelier is the father of all clay bead and bead chandeliers. it was exhibited at MoMA, New York, with customers like Ralph Lauren, Sir Richard Branson, Val Kilmer yes Batman!!
Details:
Made with over 3000 hand-rolled clay beads
Clay beads are vitrified (stoneware)
rust resistant
mould resistant
strung on 316 stainless steel wire
a galvanised frame this chandelier will stand the test of time
comes in three standard sizes L, M, S but custom sizes are welcomed
this chandelier is truly a 4x4 chandelier
perfect for patio use
The chandelier is flat packed to save on shipping
Highlights
Handmade
Materials: Ceramic, glass, metal
Description
The Original Mud Chandelier©
Was first conceived early in 2005 by artist and designer Werner Du Toit working closely with the fellow ceramic designer and wife Philippa du Toit.
The Design stemmed from the constant amount of waste material their studio produced, being the only African conceived chandelier at that time the designer tried to bridge the gap between Africa (the clay and Europe the crystal, Unity, and beauty.
This was also a way to create jobs in the community, 20 jobs were created overnight and have since supported over 100 families.
The chandelier was exhibited that same year with raving reviews of excellence and design It was honoured and awarded as one of the top 50 worldwide designs that shaped the millennium.
This chandelier is the father of all clay bead and bead chandeliers. it was exhibited at MoMA, New York, with customers like Ralph Lauren, Sir Richard Branson, Val Kilmer yes Batman!!
Details:
Made with over 3000 hand-rolled clay beads
Clay beads are vitrified (stoneware)
rust resistant
mould resistant
strung on 316 stainless steel wire
a galvanised frame this chandelier will stand the test of time
comes in three standard sizes L, M, S but custom sizes are welcomed
this chandelier is truly a 4x4 chandelier
perfect for patio use
The chandelier is flat packed to save on shipping
Item The Original Mud Chandelier
Created by Mud Studio, South Africa
As seen in Private Residence, San Francisco, CA
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