Il Fanale Lighting: Italian craftsmanship in brass, copper and blown glass | Insmat Caldes

Il Fanale is an Italian artisan lighting brand born in 1979 in Treviso, founded by Fausto Dalla Torre and Luisa Martin. Four decades on, it remains a family business where brass, copper, iron, Murano glass and Bassano ceramics are hand-worked through a secret oxidation process no machine can replicate, turning every lamp into a one-of-a-kind piece.

Among its best-known collections is Drop, the brand's best-seller, inspired by the lights of Italian village festivals, alongside Sfera, designed for outdoor use around its iconic blown-glass sphere. They're joined by Madame, with its sculptural brass lines, and Bon Ton, created by Marzia and Tomas Dalla Torre under their Torremato line, which brings wood and natural materials into the family craft.

At Insmat Caldes we are official Il Fanale dealers, working from our showroom in Caldes de Montbui. Get in touch for residential or contract projects.

FAQs - Frequently asked questions about Il Fanale lighting

What is Il Fanale and where is it made?

Il Fanale is an Italian artisan lighting brand founded in 1979 in Treviso by Fausto Dalla Torre and Luisa Martin. It remains a family business that hand-makes every lamp, working brass, copper, iron, Murano glass and Bassano ceramics through traditional artisan processes.

What are Il Fanale's best-known collections?

Drop (1979), inspired by Italian village festival lights, is the brand's best-selling collection. Sfera, Madame and Bon Ton complete the range available at Insmat Caldes.

Does Il Fanale make outdoor lighting?

Yes. Collections such as Drop and Sfera include IP65-rated versions, designed specifically for terraces and gardens without losing the indoor artisan aesthetic.

What kind of projects suit Il Fanale lighting?

Il Fanale is especially valued in high-end residential projects, restaurants and characterful spaces, where an artisan, historically-rooted lighting identity is preferred over more industrial options.

Does Il Fanale work with sustainable materials?

Its Torremato line, created by Marzia and Tomas Dalla Torre, brings wood and natural materials together with traditional brass, as seen in the Bon Ton collection.

Where can I buy Il Fanale in Barcelona? Is Insmat Caldes an official dealer?

Insmat Caldes is an official Il Fanale dealer in Barcelona, working from our showroom in Caldes de Montbui. Full catalogue with advice for residential and contract projects. Showroom: Avinguda Josep Fontcuberta 134, Caldes de Montbui. Contact: info@insmatcaldes.com.