Illuminare:

“Light is more than illumination. It’s emotion, rhythm, connection—a medium of meaning.”

Why Illuminare

Handcrafted pentagon glass with torch-polished rim, designed to elevate the drinking experience—Neptune Glassworks.

At Neptune Glassworks, Illuminare is our framework for designing light with intention. It invites us to see beyond form and function, and instead, ask how light transforms space, shifts perception, and reveals the unseen.

Designing with Awareness

Custom pendant with sculptural glass layers evoking ocean waves—Kanagawa glass pattern by Neptune Glassworks.

Every decision begins with awareness—of material, context, and human experience. We draw inspiration from natural systems, scientific discovery, and the timeless beauty of imperfection. Illuminare urges us to observe first, then shape.

“We believe the best design is responsive—born from listening, not just making.”

Craft & Science

Molten glass being shaped with a tool on a textured surface.

We fuse ancient methods with modern precision. Whether blowing glass, engineering a UL-listed chandelier, or testing beam angles, our approach is rigorous and exploratory. Where science meets sculpture, light becomes language.

Intentional Form

Scutoid-shaped wall sconces with sculptural glass and brass elements, handcrafted by Neptune Glassworks.

Inspired by mathematics, nature, and ritual, each piece is composed with intention.

“Design is not invention—it’s a conversation with what already wants to be revealed.”

Sculptural floor lamp inspired by Fibonacci geometry, featuring branching brass structure and glass accents—Neptune Glassworks.

Let’s Collaborate

Uri Davillier shaping a custom chandelier—merging craft and science in the Neptune Glassworks Los Angeles studio.

We invite designers, architects, and collectors to co-create within the Illuminare framework. Whether you’re sourcing for a residence or shaping an opera house’s atrium, we bring fluency in both creative experimentation and technical execution. Let’s create something luminous together.