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Brass pendant Fior di Loto by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Brass

Dimensions

H.	7.87 in;	Diam.	16.34 in;
H.	20 cm;	Diam.	41.5 cm;

Condition

Excellent vintage condition

Creation Date

1960s

Description

Fior di Loto pendant designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Italian Lighting manufacturer Flos in 1963.

In a Flos catalogue we found this description: "Pendant lamp, giving filtered light, in polished or nickel-plated brass, or in enameled metal." This is the brass version which consists of two parts that are joined together by chromed brass fittings to provide an enclosure for the bulb. The lamp provides primarily indirect lighting through punched perforations on both sides of its body. The socket hangs from a white coil wire that conceals a thin metal rope for height adjustment.

Styles / Movements

Collectible Design, Mid Century, Modern

Book References

Fior di Loto is described in the Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 by Giuliana Gramigna on Page 105 (1963).

Dealer Reference Number

1820432

Incollect Reference Number

416422