Papillona Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s

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Butterfly floor lamp by afra and tobia scarpa for flos, italy, 1980s. Two pleated fabric shades unfold from a central … Read more Butterfly floor lamp by afra and tobia scarpa for flos, italy, 1980s. Two pleated fabric shades unfold from a central glass diffuser like a pair of fans, allowing the lamp to shift from a narrow upright form to a broad winged silhouette. In this white-and-amber version, every adjustment changes both the colour of the light and the balance of the object.

afra and tobia scarpa worked across architecture, interiors, furniture and lighting, bringing the same attention to structure, movement and material to each discipline. Their long collaboration with flos produced lamps in which the source, support and direction of light become part of the composition. Butterfly turns that thinking into movement: its two shades can be opened, closed or positioned independently at different angles, continuously redrawing the silhouette and the atmosphere around it. The lamp can feel intimate and softly enclosed or broad, luminous and theatrical — a sculptural presence that changes with the room.

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designers: afra bianchin scarpa (1937–2011) and tobia scarpa (b. 1935)
manufacturer: flos
model: butterfly
date: 1980s
origin: italy
materials: pleated fabric, glass and lacquered metal
dimensions: h 205 × w 80 × d 36 cm
condition: very good vintage condition; minor wear consistent with age, including small chips to the base. 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. See less