Besa Glass & Finishes

It's All About Glass

Besa Lighting's lights make extensive use of glass in their design. Traditionally, glass has been a primary material for creating fine lights. It offers beauty while effectively directing or diffusing the light output. Each piece is handcrafted using traditional methods, passed down from generation to generation. The personal experience and artistry of the individual glassmaker is infused into each piece. Besa Lighting capitalizes on this strength and creativity throughout this diverse Collection. This traditional art adds real value to your contemporary lighting. Natural variations will occur. These small variations in thickness, color or pattern and dimensions are normal.

You may find a few air bubbles and many glasses will appear noticeably different when illuminated than when not. This is the essence of handcrafted lighting glass and is what lends character and distinction to Besa Lighting lights.

Besa offers a broad assortment of handcrafted glasses. Each glass shape offers multiple colors and decors. Coordinating ceiling lights, outdoor lights, ADA sconces and other lighting also available.


BD Black Damask

WD White Damask

Black Damask and White Damask
Black Damask and White Damask glass is an art nouveau creation in hand-blown glass. The inside of the Black Damask glass is etched so the pattern appears frosted. The background is painted in layers with black and white on the inside so the outer surface remains glossy. The background or the White Damask is painted in white on the inside, while the outer surface is etched so the pattern shows as frosted. This hand-blown glass is acid etched clear on the outside surface. The process of etching creates an un-textured, satin finished.


BC Black/Hand-Cut

WC White/Hand-Cut

Black Hand-cut and White Hand-cut
Hand-cut Black or White glass is hand-blown clear glass with a stunning edge cut diamond pattern. The contemporary glossy black or white finish is a dramatic contrast to the sparkling refractive effect created when the cut edges are illuminated.

Mirror/Frost
Mirror/Frost glass is mirrored glass, with a frosting carefully applied to conceal the light source. When off, the glass is completely reflective and appears as a mirror. When illuminated, the frost glows brightly from the lamping. This handcrafted glass uses a process where every glass is consistently produced using an extrusion, keeping variations to a minimum.

Glass Swatches

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OG Vanilla Glossy

VG Vanilla Glossy

AG Amber Glossy

Opal Glossy
Opal Glossy white is handcrafted blown glass with a contemporary polished finish and opal inner layer.

Vanilla Glossy
Vanilla Glossy is light golden handcrafted blown glass with a contemporary polished finish and opal inner layer.

Amber Glossy
Amber Glossy is caramel colored handcrafted blown glass with a contemporary polished finish and opal inner layer.


07 Opal White Matte

VM Vanilla Matte

AM Apricot Matte

Opal Matte
Opal Matte is white cased glass. The smooth satin finish on the outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process.

Vanilla Matte
Vanilla Matte is light golden cased glass with an opal inner layer, extensively etched for a smooth satin finish.
Apricot Matte
Apricot Matte is bright, yellow-orange cased glass with an opal inner layer extensively etched for a smooth satin finish.

80 Amber Matte

35 Lime

87 Blue Matte

Amber Matte
Amber Matte is caramel colored cased glass with an opal inner layer extensively etched for a smooth satin finish.

Lime
Lime is chartreuse colored cased glass with an opal inner layer extensively etched for a smooth satin finish. Lime glass.

Blue Matte
Blue Matte is primary blue cased glass with an opal inner layer extensively etched for a smooth satin finish.


RN Ruby Matte

CM Cobalt Blue Matte

31 Red Matte

Ruby Matte
Ruby Matte glass is deep red white cased glass. The smooth satin finish on the outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process.

Cobalt Blue Matte
Cobalt Blue Matte glass is deep blue. The smooth satin finish on the outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process.
Red Matte
Red Matte glass is red white cased glass. The smooth satin finish on the outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process.

HB Habanero

MA Magma

MG Marble Grigio

Habanero
Habanero is a warm toned vibrant Persimmon cased glass with opal inner and clear outer layers and a glossy finish accented by flowing marbleized black lines.

Magma
Magma is fiery red cased glass with opal inner and clear outer layers and a glossy finish accented by flowing marbleized black lines.

Marble Grigio
Marble Grigio is bright white cased glass with opal inner and clear outer layers and a glossy finish accented by flowing marbleized black lines for a high contrast.


18 Amber Cloud

86 Blue Cloud

41 Garnet

Amber Cloud
Amber Cloud glass is full of floating, vibrant warm tones that range from light gold to deep amber created by rolling molten glass in small bits of white or colored glass called frit. The result is a multi-layered blown glass, where frit color is nestled between an opal inner layer and a clear glossy outer layer.

Blue Cloud
Blue Cloud glass is full of floating, splashes of blue tones over white that almost feels like a watercolor painting created by rolling molten glass in small bits of white or colored glass called frit. The result is a multi-layered blown glass, where frit color is nestled between an opal inner layer and a clear glossy outer layer.

Garnet
Garnet glass is full of floating, vibrant red tones with a mix of black and white tones behind them created by rolling molten glass in small bits of white or colored glass called frit. The result is a multi-layered blown glass, where frit color is nestled between an opal inner layer and a clear glossy outer layer.


HV Halva

HN Honey

CE Ceylon

Halva
Halva glass mixes warm colors for earth tone effect, with inner opal and a glossy finish. Swirls and folds of deep brown color are captured inside a tan background, with inner opal and a glossy finish. The visual dimensions really come to life when the glass is lit.

Honey
Honey is a hand-blown glass designed to have a shiny and polished finish. The glass is gathered and rolled into shape a unique pattern is formed that cannot be replicated. Each unique piece of Honey glass is handcrafted with layered swirls of yellow-amber and golden-brown against white and finished to a high gloss.

Ceylon
Ceylon glass is varicolored glass with a look reminiscent to natural quartz, with a glossy polished surface. Blues and reds dominate when unlit, but turn the light on and the earth-tones take over. This décor is created by rolling molten glass in small bits of various colors called frit along with various glass powders. The result is a multi-layered blown glass, where frit color is nestled between an opal inner layer and a clear matte outer layer. Each piece is unique.

60 Cocoon

19 Carrera

KR Chalk
Cocoon
Cocoon glass is a frosted glass with interesting threads of opaque white swirling throughout. This décor is full of textured and creates a point of interest to any room. When lit this glass features a dimensional effect from the whites lines that are interlaced at various levels. The smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process, with the texture of the subtle brushing.
Carrera
Carrera glass is a clear molten glass rolled in alabaster powder like frit, and then blown into shape with a semi-clear frosted white inner finish. The smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process.

Chalk
Chalk glass is a soft white opal cased glass handcrafted with spiraling strokes of off-white color. Unlit, it appears as simply a textured surface like spun silk, but when lit the texture comes alive. The smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process, with the texture of the subtle brushing.


TN Titan

CH Cherry

OK Oak

Titan
Titan is a soft off-white cased glass with spiraling strokes emphasizing the subtle brush pattern. Titan glass has a silvery rippled design. Unlit, it appears as simply a textured surface like spun silk, but when lit the texture comes alive. The smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process, with the texture of the subtle brushing.

Cherry
Cherry is a soft off-white cased glass with spiraling strokes emphasizing the subtle brush pattern. Cherry glass is handcrafted with spiraling strokes of dark red for a reddish rippled design. Unlit, it appears as simply a textured surface like spun silk, but when lit the texture comes alive. The smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process, with the texture of the subtle brushing.

Oak
Oak glass is a soft off-white cased glass with spiraling strokes emphasizing the subtle brush pattern. Oak glass has spiraling strokes of light brown. Unlit, it appears as simply a textured surface like spun silk, but when lit the texture comes alive. The smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process, with the texture of the subtle brushing.


52 Marble

83 Mocha

SL Solare

Marble
Marble is pressed glass with a smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process. Marble glass features swirls of white through semi-translucent frost for a natural stone or alabaster look.

Marble and Mocha
Mocha is pressed glass with a smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process. Mocha glass has a cream color that is marbleized with brown for a natural stone or alabaster look.

Solare
Solare is pressed glass with a smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process. It has swirls of white throughout clear glass, which then is colored with a translucent mix of red-orange to yellow.

OP Bi-Color Orange/Pina

GY Bi-Color Green/Yellow
 

Orange/Pina Bicolor
Bicolor glass is rich with colors that blend and fade into one another onto a pressed glass. Orange/Pina Bicolor glass combines muted orange and yellow tones.

Green/Yellow Bicolor
Bicolor glass is rich with colors that blend and fade into one another onto a pressed glass. Green/Yellow Bicolor glass combines muted green and yellow tones.

 

CF Copper Foil

GF Gold Foil

SF Silver Foil

Copper Foil
Copper Foil glass is sparkling and metallic. Distressed metal foil is applied to the inner surface of a glossy clear blown glass. This décor is full of textured and depth, however the outer surface of the glass is smooth. When lit the glass comes to life, as the distressed foil allows glimpses of light to pass through.

Gold Foil
Gold Foil glass is sparkling and metallic. Distressed metal foil is applied to the inner surface of a glossy clear blown glass. This décor is full of textured and depth, however the outer surface of the glass is smooth. When lit the glass comes to life, as the distressed foil allows glimpses of light to pass through.

Silver Foil
Silver Foil glass is sparkling and metallic. Distressed metal foil is applied to the inner surface of a glossy clear blown glass. This décor is full of textured and depth, however the outer surface of the glass is smooth. When lit the glass comes to life, as the distressed foil allows glimpses of light to pass through.


CF Stone Copper Foil

GF Stone Gold Foil

SF Stone Silver Foil

Copper Foil Stone
Copper Foil Stone glass has an outer texture of coarse sandstone with a sparkling and metallic dimension. Distressed metal foil is applied to the inner surface of a glossy clear blown glass. This décor is full of textured and depth, however the outer surface of the glass is smooth. When lit the glass comes to life, as the distressed foil allows glimpses of light to pass through.

Gold Foil Stone
Gold Foil Stone glass has an outer texture of coarse sandstone with a sparkling and metallic dimension. Distressed metal foil is applied to the inner surface of a glossy clear blown glass. This décor is full of textured and depth, however the outer surface of the glass is smooth. When lit the glass comes to life, as the distressed foil allows glimpses of light to pass through.

Gold, Silver and Copper Foil Stone
Silver Foil Stone glass has an outer texture of coarse sandstone with a sparkling and metallic dimension. Distressed metal foil is applied to the inner surface of a glossy clear blown glass. This décor is full of textured and depth, however the outer surface of the glass is smooth. When lit the glass comes to life, as the distressed foil allows glimpses of light to pass through.


00 Clear Stone

OS Opal Stone

GL Glitter Stone

Clear Stone
Clear Stone glass is clear blown glass with an outer texture of coarse sandstone.

Opal Stone
Opal Stone glass is white blown glass with an outer texture of coarse sandstone.

Glitter Stone
Glitter Stone glass is clear blown glass with an outer texture of coarse sandstone. Inspired by the elements of nature, the appearance of the surface resembles the beautiful cut patterning melting ice over a rock formation. Then a technologically advanced crystal coating is applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of glass particles that create unique prismatic optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a frosted glass; when lit, it becomes alive with dazzling light effects.


07 Opal Ribbed

Opal Ribbed
Opal Ribbed glass is soft white cased glass blown into a faceted mold to create texturing along the outer walls. It is extensively etched for a smooth satin finish.

Glitter
Glitter glass is clear blown and a technologically advanced crystal coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of glass particles that create unique prismatic optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a frosted glass; when lit, it becomes alive with dazzling light effects.

Gold Glitter
The coating of Gold Glitter glass contains multiple micro-layers of glass particles that create unique prismatic optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. Unlit, it appears like gold almost resembling jewelry; when lit, it comes alive with dazzling light effects.


MX Mosaic Onyx

GX Onyx
 

Mosaic Onyx
Mosaic Onyx is a pattern of fitted hand-carved natural Onyx stone tiles.

Onyx
Onyx carved from natural stone.
 
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93 Dicro

PD Pink Dicro

SD Sky Dicro

Dicro
Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent with an array of multicolored blue-purple effects.

Pink Dicro
Pink Dicro creates an array of multicolored red-pink effects. Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent.

Pink Dicro and Sky Dicro
Sky Dicro shows multicolored cyan effects. Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent.


VB Black Dicro Vine

DW Black Dicro Wavy

SW Silver Dicro Wavy

Black Dicro Vine
Black Dicro Vine glass features a stylized floral design against a black glossy outside. Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent with an array of multicolored blue-purple effects.

Black Dicro Wavy
Black Dicro Wavy glass has black striping on the glossy outside. Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent with an array of multicolored blue-purple effects.

Black Dicro Vine, Black Dicro Wavy and Silver Dicro Wavy
Silver Dicro Wavy glass has silver striping on the glossy outside. Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent with an array of multicolored blue-purple effects.


95 Dicro Pearl

93 Dicro Ribbed

93 Dicro Swirl

Pearl
Pearl glass is a blown glass with an outer frost and a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a white glass; when lit, it becomes translucent with an array of multicolored blue-purple effects.

Dicro Ribbed
Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent with an array of multicolored blue-purple effects.

Dicro Swirl
Dicro glass is clear blown glass with a technologically advanced dichroic coating applied to the inside. The coating contains multiple micro-layers of metals that create unique optical properties, which effectively alter both the reflected and transmitted light. So unlit, it appears like a mirror; when lit, it becomes translucent with an array of multicolored blue-purple effects.

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81 Sunset

91 Bi-Color

Sunset
Sunset glass is a subtly prismatic pressed glass that features a translucent mix of color. Sunset has deep red, which transitions to a lighter red. This glossy handcrafted glass uses a process where every glass is consistently produced using a press mold, keeping variations to a minimum.

Bi-Color
Bi-Color glass is a subtly prismatic pressed glass that features a translucent mix of color. Bi-Color transitions from sky blue to a medium red. This glossy handcrafted glass uses a process where every glass is consistently produced using a press mold, keeping variations to a minimum.

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84 Blue Starpoint

90 Mango Starpoint

53 White Starpoint

Blue Starpoint
Blue Starpoint glass is pressed glass that features small points of clear that project from the colored outer and white inner finish, creating a star-light effect.

Mango Starpoint
Mango Starpoint glass is pressed glass that features small points of clear that project from the colored outer and white inner finish, creating a star-light effect.

White Starpoint
White Starpoint glass is pressed glass that features small points of clear that project from the colored outer and white inner finish, creating a star-light effect.

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04 Marble/Clear

05 Mocha/Clear

Marble/Clear
Clear blown glass complements Marble pressed glass A smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process. Marble glass features swirls of white through semi-translucent frost for a natural stone or alabaster look.

Mocha/Clear
Clear blown glass complements Mocha pressed glass. A smooth satin finish on the clear outer layer is a result of an extensive etching process. Mocha glass has a cream color that is marbleized with brown for a natural stone or alabaster look.

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39 Opal/Clear (Ceiling)

OC Transparent Clear

Clear/Opal
Clear blown glass complements the soft white Opal cased glass.

Clear
Clear blown glass shimmers and sparkles with the accents from the light source.

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OC Transparent Clear

EC Clear/Frost

Clear/Opal

Clear
Clear blown glass shimmers and sparkles with the accents from the light source.

Clear/Frost
Clear/Frost glass is a transparent borosilicate glass, with a frosting carefully applied to conceal the light source.

Clear/Opal
Clear blown glass complements the soft white Opal cased glass.


OA Transparent Amethyst

OG Transparent Armagnac

OL Transparent Olive
 

Transparent/Amethyst, Transparent/Armagnac and Transparent/Olive
Transparent/Amethyst, Transparent/Armagnac and Transparent/Olive is colored transparent blown glass. Transparent-Amethyst glass gives a light purple glow. Transparent-Armagnac glass gives an amber glow. Transparent-Olive gives a warm green glow.

 

EA Amethyst/Frost

EG Armagnac/Frost

EL Olive/Frost
 

Amethyst/Frost, Armagnac/Frost and Olive/Frost
Amethyst/Frost, Armagnac/Frost and Olive/Frost glass is colored transparent borosilicate glass with frosting carefully applied to conceal the light source. Amethyst/Frost gives a light purple glow. Armagnac/Frost gives an amber glow. Olive/Frost gives a warm green glow.

 

Transparent Amethyst/Opal

Transparent Armagnac/Opal

Transparent Olive/Opal
 

Transparent-Amethyst/Opal, Transparent-Armagnac/Opal, Transparent-Olive/Opal
These Transparent colored glass options complement the soft white Opal cased glass interior diffuser. The Opal interior glass has a smooth satin finish.

 
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23 Blue Matte Trilo

97 Champagne Trilo

Blue Matte
Blue Matte is dark primary blue pressed glass with a white inner layer. The bottom segment is etched clear pressed glass that appears semi-translucent.

Champagne
Champagne is light yellow pressed glass with a white inner layer. The bottom segment is etched clear pressed glass that appears semi-translucent.


31 Red Matte Trilo

25 White Frost Trilo

Red Matte
Red Mattes is vibrant primary red pressed glass with a white inner layer. The bottom segment is etched clear pressed glass that appears semi-translucent.

Frost
Frost glass is clear pressed glass that has been etched to diffuse the light, resulting in a semi-translucent appearance.

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CS Cosmic

WB White Rings

Cosmic
Cosmic glass is an ultra-modern approach in handcrafted glass. The background is painted in white on the inside, while the outer surface is etched so the pattern shows as frosted. This hand-blown glass is acid etched clear on the outside surface. The process of etching creates an un-textured, satin finish.

 

Metal Finishes

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BR Bronze Metal Finish
 

SN Satin Nickel Metal

Polished Nickel

Chrome

Stainless Steel

Black

White

Finishes
Glass is an integral part of all Besa lighting. All Besa glass finishes, whether for interior or exterior use, are produced to perform their intended function. Besa metal finishes are produced to the same standards.

Extreme Conditions
Lighting designed for exterior use must contend with the additional burden of wear due to exposure to the elements. Besa outdoor lighting will endure most normal conditions. Besa considers extreme salt-air or acid rain conditions to be abnormal conditions. Several of the finishes used in Besa outdoor lighting are better suited for use in these salt-air conditions, such as lighting with glasses of opal, frost or marble finishes (since these finishes are created within the glass itself ).

Care of Besa Finishes
Periodic cleaning with a mild cleaning solution and a soft cloth will help ensure a lasting finish of all Besa exterior lighting.
Besa stainless steel fixtures require a periodic cleaning to prevent the accumulation of dirt/contaminants that will eventually cause the appearance of rust, and in extreme cases, finish failure.


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