Artist Name

Lights Design

Marcos Lira Brandao is a London-based lighting specialist originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With over 15 years of experience, he works with antique and vintage lighting — particularly French and Italian chandeliers, table lamps, and floor lamps — combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary sensibility.
Alongside restoration and conservation work, Marcos also designs and creates bespoke lighting pieces, blending classic aesthetics with modern innovation. His practice reflects a deep respect for heritage, materiality, and light as both function and art.

Art Education

Lighting Design & Decorative Arts – Independent Study, London (2010–Present)
Advanced research in historic lighting, metalwork, glass, and decorative restoration techniques, with mentorship from specialist restorers and antique dealers.
Craft & Decorative Metalwork – Short Courses, UK (2012–2016)
Practical training in metal finishing, patination, structural repair, and conservation of antique fixtures.
Design & Applied Arts – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2006–2009)
Foundation studies in form, materials, and three-dimensional design, with focus on decorative objects and lighting.
Traditional Restoration Techniques – Workshops (France & Italy, 2014–2018)
Immersive workshops on restoration of French and Italian chandeliers, gilding techniques, and historic glass treatment.

Connect with the Artist

Previous Exhibitions

Illuminated Heritage: Antique & Contemporary Light
Private Gallery Showcase, London, UK — 2023
A curated selection of restored French and Italian chandeliers alongside newly designed lighting pieces, exploring the dialogue between tradition and contemporary design.
Light as Object, Light as Art
Collective Exhibition, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 2021
Group exhibition presenting sculptural lighting works that blurred the boundaries between functional design and fine art.
Reflections of Time: Restored European Chandeliers
Design Pop-Up Exhibition, London, UK — 2019
Exhibition focusing on historic restoration processes, featuring before-and-after pieces and archival documentation.
Contemporary Brazilian Makers in London
Design Fair, London, UK — 2017
Participation in a collective show highlighting Brazilian designers and artisans working in the UK.
From Workshop to Gallery
Studio Open Exhibition, London, UK — 2015
Public presentation of Marcos’s restoration practice, including live demonstrations of cleaning, rewiring, and conservation techniques.