Rituals XL

Overview

Rituals XL Table is a blown glass table lamp by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Foscarini. It has imposing dimensions, and horizontal lines of different thickness across the surface filter and modulate the intensity of the light.

Construction

Fixed blown glass is striped with a mould whose negative decorations transfer to its surface, then ground by belt and dipped in acid to emphasise a plaster-like effect. The support base is white epoxy powder coated metal. The lamp holder support is matt transparent injection moulded polycarbonate. An ON/OFF switch with dimmer is fitted on the transparent cable.

Specifications

• Size: 40 x 41 cm (W x H)
• Weight: 7.1 kg net
• Make: satin glass, blown and engraved, on a coated metal base
• Lamp: E27, 150 W max, bulb not included
• Marks: IP20, class II, CE

Lines that shape the light

Horizontal lines of different thickness run across the surface of the diffuser. They filter and modulate the intensity of the light, which generates a sophisticated luminous effect.

From mould to acid

The stripes start in a mould with negative decorations. Hand belt grinding and a bath in acid then give the glass its plaster-like effect.