The custom-made chandelier, inspired by explosions filmed in slow
motion, might at first sight look like a random assembly of broken
porcelain. The Italian exclamation “Porca Miseria” was heard again
and again when visitors entered the showroom where it was first
presented. After a few days, Ingo Maurer decided to use the ex-
clamation as the name. Each chandelier is made in a meticulous
process involving breaking porcelain, selecting the right shards for
the right spot, and then directing the light in a sublime way until
each part is placed perfectly and the overall impression is fully
satisfying.
Porca Miseria!
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