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A special, poetic and currently discontinued wall light, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Italian company "Flos" in …
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A special, poetic and currently discontinued wall light, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Italian company "Flos" in the 1980s. In 2007 John Galliano designed a summer collection for Christian Dior inspired by Giacomo Puccini's famous opera "Madame Butterfly" but Afra and Tobia Scarpa anticipated him by thirty years with this floor lamp. The body of the wall lamp is in metallic pearl white enamelled metal, surmounted by two oval frosted glasses that hide and diffuse the light of a halogen lamp. Magic and mystery come into play by mounting the 2 large adjustable and directional fans, in pleated fabric. They can be moved as in a traditional Geisha or Maiko dance performance to shade or increase the intensity of the light. The reference to Japan is found not only in the fan shape of the lampshades but also in the fabric in which they are made, which is reminiscent of rice paper. The lamp is functional and more than in good vintage condition, we could say almost new. Equipped with original box and packaging, it appears to have been assembled for the first time to photograph it. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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- Dimensions
- 27.56ʺW × 5.91ʺD × 21.65ʺL
- Brand
- Flos
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Fabric
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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