Contardi – Italian Luxury Lighting Since 1970
Contardi is an Italian lighting brand founded in 1970 with a singular focus on handcrafted luxury lamps and fixtures. Each piece is produced in Italy using traditional textile, metal, and glass techniques — fabric shades hand-sewn in their Milanese atelier, metal bases hand-finished by skilled artisans, and forms that reflect the heritage of Italian interior design. Contardi's catalog spans table lamps, floor lamps, pendants, and ceiling fixtures that function equally as lighting and as design objects.
Contardi FAQs
Where can I buy Contardi lighting in Canada?
Montreal Lighting & Hardware is an authorized Contardi dealer in Canada. Their fixtures are available online and at our showroom in Mount-Royal, Quebec. All products are priced in CAD with free shipping on orders over $199 CAD.
Does Contardi ship to Canada?
Yes — all Contardi fixtures on our site ship from our Montreal warehouse at CAD prices. Most in-stock orders leave within 1–3 business days with free shipping on orders over $199 CAD.
Is Contardi covered by warranty in Canada?
Yes. Contardi products carry a manufacturer's warranty and Montreal Lighting & Hardware provides full warranty support for Canadian customers.
What is Contardi known for?
Contardi is known for their hand-sewn fabric shades — a textile tradition rooted in Milanese craftsmanship. Their lampshades are produced from high-quality fabrics including linen, silk, and raffia, with precision-sewn seams and hand-applied trim. Their bases are hand-finished in brass, nickel, and painted metal. The result is lighting that carries a warmth and materiality distinct from any mass-produced alternative.
What design styles does Contardi suit?
Contardi works best in traditional, transitional, and Italian-inspired contemporary interiors. Their fabric shade lamps are particularly at home in formal living rooms, master bedrooms, and hospitality settings where warmth and material quality are priorities. The Acquerello, Swing, and Couture collections are among their most recognized designs.
Can I see Contardi fixtures in person?
Yes — selected Contardi fixtures are on display at our showroom at 5670 Paré Street, Mount-Royal, Quebec (H4P 2M2). Call us at (514) 416-2013 or book a free consultation online.
Ce qui distingue vraiment Contardi, c'est son engagement indéfectible envers la tradition d'élégance du « Made in Italy » et l'utilisation magistrale de matériaux inattendus. La philosophie de la marque repose sur la conviction qu'une lampe doit être aussi belle lorsqu'elle est éteinte que lorsqu'elle est allumée, en utilisant des éléments haut de gamme comme des cuirs cousus à la main, des velours riches, des bronzes polis et des tissus artisanaux. En donnant la priorité à la technologie LED haute performance et à un contrôle de qualité rigoureux, Contardi garantit que ses luminaires offrent une expérience d'éclairage supérieure pour les projets hôteliers de classe mondiale et les intérieurs résidentiels d'élite. Ce dévouement au « fonctionnalisme décoratif » et à l'artisanat raffiné se traduit par un look signature de cosmopolitisme intemporel, faisant de leurs pièces un élément essentiel et de haute couture de tout environnement organisé.
