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Frisbi
Suspension lamp by Achille Castiglioni with direct, diffused and reflected light from a PMMA disc.
600 × 600 mm
1978
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Description
Overview
The Frisbi (F2500000) in Chrome is a suspension lamp emitting direct, diffused and reflected light, designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1978.
Construction
- Injection-moulded opaline PMMA diffuser hung from three fine steel cables
- Reflector in polished, nickel-plated and zapon-varnished stamped sheet metal, painted gloss white inside
- Ceiling fitting and rose in injection-moulded ABS
- Black cord, 1700 mm long
Specifications
- One E27 halogen lamp, 105 W; the lamp is not included
- Roto-symmetric direct light, remote dimmable (dimmer not included)
- Insulation class II, IP 20, indoor dry location, net weight 2.5 kg
- Diffuser diameter 600 mm
Story
A disc made into a lamp
Designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1978, Frisbi turns a simple disc into an ingenious lighting object. Nearly invisible steel wires suspend the diffuser, which appears to float in space. Light is directed downward through a central opening, while the surrounding surface softly illuminates the room.
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