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Big Shadow
A free-standing diffused lamp inspired by the abat-jour archetype.
560 × 1165 × 560 mm
Official product information
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Overview
Big Shadow is a free-standing diffused lighting fixture designed by Marcel Wanders. Cappellini describes it as a contemporary interpretation of the abat-jour table-lamp archetype.
Construction
The fabric covering extends over the upper part and the base, producing the lamp's enveloping silhouette. The product sheet lists a white polyamide and viscose fabric and a metal structure.
Specifications
The representative product-sheet option is PO_9810, a 56 cm diameter lamp with a 116.5 cm height. The sheet lists a maximum 150W E27 lamp for the lampshade and a maximum 100W lamp for the base.
Story
An abat-jour reference
Cappellini says Big Shadow draws on the familiar abat-jour table lamp, revisiting that archetype in a contemporary key. Unlike a shade that covers only the upper section, the fabric continues down over the base.
Diffused light
The page presents the object as a free-standing diffused fixture and lists several sizes and heights. The product sheet identifies four Big Shadow codes, of which PO_9810 is used for the representative dimensions here.
