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Farooo
Farooo by Marcel Wanders, 2012: a floor lamp with a fibreglass base and PVC/viscose laminate shade.
1120 × 2400 × 1120 mm
2012
Approx. $6,600 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Farooo by Marcel Wanders is a floor lamp with a sinuous, ornamental body and a contemporary shade. Its name is inspired by the Italian word for a lighthouse and by the intense beam of light that guides ships around dangerous coastlines.
Construction
The base is fibreglass and the shade is PVC/viscose laminate. The lamp has 2 incandescent light sources, a black cable 300 cm long and an in-line slide dimmer with an on/off switch.
Specifications
- 112 cm in diameter and 240 cm high (Large)
Story
A name taken from the lighthouse
Marcel Wanders' Farooo dates from 2012. Its name is inspired by the Italian word for a lighthouse, whose intense beam of light guides ships around dangerous coastlines. The shape is curved, graceful and contemporary.
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