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Bethan Laura Wood reimagines Baccarat's classic chandelier for Milan Design Week installation

architecture-design · 2026-04-21

After a decade, Baccarat makes its return to Milan Design Week with a fresh collection crafted by designer Bethan Laura Wood. Wood has transformed the 'Zénith' chandelier into a vertical modular system, incorporating star-shaped metal supports and turquoise crystal accents. The design showcases prisms, octagonal forms, and hues such as olivine and amber, complemented by a round mirrored panel that creates a vortex illusion. Customers can choose between a single or multi-ring arrangement. Additionally, the collection includes two wall sconces and candleholders. Wood's objective was to fuse classic chandelier design with minimalism. These creations are featured in 'Crystal Crypt,' a sci-fi-themed exhibition curated by Emmanuelle Luciani, taking place from 21-25 April 2026 at Via Marco Formentini 10 in Milan.

Key facts

  • Bethan Laura Wood designed a new collection for Baccarat
  • The collection reinterprets the classic 'Zénith' chandelier from the mid-19th century
  • Design features a vertical modular system with star-shaped metal supports
  • Includes chandeliers, wall sconces, and candleholders
  • Uses crystal in colors like olivine, parma violet, turquoise, and amber
  • Part of 'Crystal Crypt' installation curated by Emmanuelle Luciani
  • Installation runs 21-25 April 2026 at Via Marco Formentini 10, Milan
  • Inspired by Saint-Rémy church in Baccarat and writer Philip K Dick

Entities

Artists

  • Bethan Laura Wood
  • Emmanuelle Luciani
  • Philip K Dick

Institutions

  • Baccarat
  • Milan Design Week
  • Wallpaper*

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Baccarat
  • France
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Udine

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