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Falkland Suspension
Falkland suspension by Bruno Munari, fabric tube on seven metal rings, 1650 mm tall, 8 W
400 × 1650 × 400 mm
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Falkland suspension is a white indoor pendant by Bruno Munari. Its series are Design Collection and Danese.
Build
The materials are Filanca and aluminium. A single bulb with an aluminium reflector lights the fabric from inside.
Overall size
The pendant is 1650 mm tall and 400 mm in diameter; the base diameter is 57 mm, and it hangs at most 3000 mm below the ceiling.
Electrical data
Code DS2040RIF + DS2040CRC, 8 W, dimmable, E27 socket. Source not included: one LED retrofit lamp, maximum 8 W.
Story
Contrasting forces
A balance of tension in the fabric tube against the weight of seven metal rings, each a different size, gives Falkland suspension its spontaneous shape.
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