Our team of artisans at “OPSIDIANOS” specializes in sculpting functional, exquisite lighting for your home or work place, using free-blown methods dating back centuries. To compliment and underscore the beauty through simplicity which is evident in each work of glass sculpture, earth and sea tones and bronze or nickel-plated fittings are added. The result is the marriage of aestheticism and functionalism.

“OPSIDIANOS” – in partnership with glass

Opsidianos, situated on the Greek island of Crete, is proud to acknowledge the fact that its designs and products are both conceived and made on Crete, using recycled materials. Each hand-blown glass-ware model, despite being replicated, has prototype characteristics, making it totally unique. Our international clientele of discerning customers continues to choose us for quality and undisputed style.

“OPSIDIANOS” - simply glass

Many customers enquire about the origins of our company name, Opsidianos. Opsidian is the name of the hard, black opaque glass that is formed by volcanic action, when intense volcanic heat fuses masses of silica together. Its functionality dates back to as early as 75,000 BC, when its ability to be flaked and chipped was recognised by humans who used it for arrows and spearheads. Centuries later, opsidian became valued for ornamental and ceremonial purposes.

From opsidian to “OPSIDIANOS”
Honoring the links with the past