Pinecone Table Lamps by Fontana Arte

Design by Paola Navone

Pinecone is a suspension and table lamp. The diffuser is manufactured using the ancient caged blown glass technique: the glass maker blows the molten glass blob into a metal cage, which only partly contains the blob's natural expansion. In this way, the glass surface is partly trapped by and partly escapes the cage, generating an impression of tension as the object struggles to free itself from its harness; the cage is further enriched by the galvanic treatment that makes it look glossy and brilliant. The transparent version, in particular, reveals a two-fold structure that multiplies the scenic effect, while the metal cage pattern projects kaleidoscopic shade effects on the surrounding surfaces. On the contrary, in the white version the glass delicately envelops the cage surface and enhances its geometric pattern, generating an elegant and visually pleasing diffused light. The lighting fixture makes a highly appealing and striking impact either switched on or off.

Table lamp with diffused and dimmable light.

Shade - Enclosed diffuser made of frosted blown glass - Transparent or White
Base & Cage - galvanized metal in Gold or Chrome finish.

LIGHT SOURCE - LED 1x max 48W G9. Transparent power cable, dimmer and plug. European two-pole plug. Bulb not included. Dimmer included

Dimensions in cm : 
Medium - Dia 30 x 36 h 
Large - Dia 50 x 52 h 

 

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