From Chandelier to Cube: The Versatile Forms of 6:AM’s “▢ [quadrato]” Collection

Summary

• 6:AM Glasswork launched its “▢ [quadrato]” collection, reinterpreting Murano glass with geometric forms inspired by 1920s industrial design
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• Crafted from lattimo handblown glass, standout pieces include ▢ [EXIT] and the quadrato 36] chandelier

6:AM Glassworks has recently unveiled its new “▢ [quadrato]” collection, a visual statement that reinterprets Murano-blown glass through essential lines and geometric forms. This innovative series draws inspiration from the industrial lamps of the 1920s, blending the rational language of the Bauhaus movement with the minimalist aesthetic championed by Malevich. The resulting collection spotlights modular lighting pieces, where intricate details, such as air bubbles, grooves and transparencies, contribute to each product’s unique narrative.

” ▢ [quadrato]” was debuted during this year’s Milan Design Week, where it was featured within the Two-Fold Silence exhibition held at Piscina Cozzi — a historic former public bath. This setting provided a unique immersion into the brand’s creative universe, allowing visitors to experience the interplay of rationality and instinct, as well as form and intuition that define the collection.

The collection offers a versatile range of lighting solutions, available in suspension, wall, table, and floor variations. A notable piece within the collection is the ▢ [EXIT], which features screen-printed lattimo glass and a painted iron structure. Inspired by emergency lamps from the ’20s, its pattern replicates pre-plastic designs, blending functionality with artistic craftsmanship in a striking red and white palette.

Another standout piece worth mentioning is the ▢ [quadrato 36], a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic chandelier. This striking installation, composed of 36 hand-blown glass cubes, recalls the purity of Bauhaus aesthetics. Its planar arrangement emphasizes geometric precision, forming a floating grid of illuminated cubes that can be inquired about upon request.

Crafted from lattimo handblown glass and powder-coated iron, the “▢ [quadrato] collection” exemplifies 6:AM’s commitment to transforming functional objects into aesthetic and architectural pieces. Prices vary between €900 – €5,200 EUR (approx $1,035 – $5,978 USD) across the collection, with the exception of ▢ [quadrato 3 being available upon request. For more information, head over to 6:30’s official website.