Francesca Frau | Vetrine dell'Artigiano Artistico

Francesca Frau

Wall light

Exquisite and refined, this wall light in wrought iron with long and sinuous curly arms has four lights, decorated with individually hammered leaves which create evocative diffused lighting. Entirely handcrafted, it can be combined with other coordinated lighting and furnishing elements.

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Nativity Sculpture

The intimate representation of the Holy Family in this wrought iron sculpture is obtained from a single iron plate, skilfully forged and hammered following elegant minimal lines.

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Cowbells

Decorative drop-forged hand-crafted iron cowbells, hanging from a bundle of many-coloured threads. This is the main symbol of Sardinian tradition and culture, used as simple decorations, still with great visual impact.

Francesca Frau|Serrenti
Flamingos Sculptures

The charming figures of flamingos are depicted in elegant poses in these wrought iron sculptures, in which the fine flaming technique conveys splendid iridescent effects that evoke the nuances of plumage.

Francesca Frau|Serrenti
Fish Sculptures

The sinuous forms of these wrought iron sculptures take the form of fish fluctuating in the sea, in elegant dynamic pose represented in refined style. Handcrafted with striking flamed and iridescent effects, they are produced as unique pieces with ever-changing details.

Francesca Frau|Serrenti

The artisan

Original and powerfu, Francesca Frau is a young craftswoman who passionately keeps alive the wrought iron making family tradition. Her style is experimental and its creations are the result of a combination of aesthetics and functionality, with a care for details and procedures. With regards to specific needs, Francesca involves the customer since the design stage, to craft the perfect object for the desired architectural context. She participates in the most important of artistic handicraft events of Sardinia by exchanging collaborations with several master artisans on the island.

The collection

Much of her metal production is dedicated to furnishing accessories for indoor and outdoor use. Each piece is thought, designed and crafted in order to characterize the living spaces, in different styles and contexts. Her productions range from single pieces to coordinated series, designed to provide a continuity of style in all spaces.

The technique

Francesca Frau creates and manufactures all her products, starting from drawings and sketches, that she shares with her clients. Her projects are carried out through the use of ancient techniques such as forging, flaming and metal engraving, and include both simple and complex creations.