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Orbital
Floor lamp by Ferruccio Laviani: five glass diffusers on a metal tripod, 56 x 173 cm (W x H)
560 × 1730 mm
1992
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Description
Overview
Ferruccio Laviani designed Orbital for Foscarini in 1992 as a floor lamp with diffused light. It is a composition of white or multi-coloured outlines that diffuse a graphic, luminous sign through space.
Construction
A tripod central frame in epoxy powder coated metal carries five glass diffusers of different sizes and shapes. Epoxy powder coated metal glass-locks secure each diffuser to the frame, and a transparent cable carries the ON/OFF foot switch.
Specifications
- Size: 56 x 173 cm (W x H)
- Material: glass and metal
- Colours: 2
- Ratings: CE, IP20
- Net weight: 10.14 kg
- Light source: E14 holders, 5 x 40 W maximum, bulb not included
Story
White or multi-coloured outlines
Orbital is a unique project in the history of design: a composition of white or multi-coloured outlines that diffuse an unmistakable graphic and luminous sign through space. Ferruccio Laviani designed it in 1992.
Metal-sheet tripod and irregular glass shapes
The distinctive tripod is made of metal sheet, and the irregular white or multi-coloured glass shapes make an unmistakable mark in terms of both design and lighting effect. Five diffusers of different sizes and shapes are locked onto the central frame.
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