Galea Pendant Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi, Italy, 1968

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An extraordinary and highly iconic "Fior di Loto" modernist pendant light (chandelier), designed by the legendary Venetian architectural duo Afra … Read more An extraordinary and highly iconic "Fior di Loto" modernist pendant light (chandelier), designed by the legendary Venetian architectural duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by the prestigious Italian lighting firm Flos in 1962. This piece stands as a seminal masterpiece of post-war Italian design, showcasing a sublime balance between radical industrial geometry and organic inspiration. The pendant's poetic silhouette features a multi-layered, monumental lampshade composed of overlapping, curved lacquered metal petals locked in a fixed sculptural composition. This sophisticated architectural arrangement cleverly envelopes the light source, acting as a masterfully engineered anti-glare shield. The fixed orientation of the curved louvers allows the light to refract internally, casting a soft, ambient glow sideways while projecting a powerful, direct illumination both upward toward the ceiling and downward. Suspended from its minimalist central stem and ceiling canopy, this rare early production model beautifully showcases the Scarpas' signature ability to elevate heavy industrial sheet metal into a light, poetic, and airy domestic sculpture. A striking and deeply sophisticated addition to elite mid-century modern or contemporary collections. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less