Tropico Suspension Lamp

Foscarini
Giulio Iacchetti
MYR1.00

Availability: In stock

Quick Overview

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Suspension lamp with diffused light. The diffuser body consists of a mount comprising metal rebar rings and a sequence of diamond shaped injection moulded polycarbonate modules. Matt extruded polycarbonate internal diffuser, chromed metal mount. Stainless steel suspension cable and a transparent electrical cable. Ceiling rose with galvanized metal bracket and glossy chromed batch-dyed ABS cover, multiwatt electronic transformer. Canopy decentralisation kit available. Coloured polyester filters available upon request (0.2mm): blue or orange, to be fitted on the internal diffuser and secured using small magnets.

COLOUR
Ice, Ivory

SPECIFICATION
Dimension:
Vertical: Ø30 x H144 cm
Sphera: Ø60 x H56 cm
Ellipse: Ø75 x H35 cm

Cable length: 190 cm
Bulbs: Fluorescent 1x40W 2G11 or Fluorescent 1x42W GX24q-4

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Details

The rings onto which the lozenge-shaped elements that form Tropico are hooked are inspired by the earth’s parallels. By this concept the name of this newly-conceived suspension lamp is inspired. Employing the decorative features of chandeliers with cut glass elements, Tropico’s volume is created by the repetition of a single linear element. Tropico has a decidedly sculptural presence, although it remains easy to interpret. It produces an all embracing, atmospheric light, thanks to the inner cylinder that filters and spreads the luminous fluorescent flow. The finishes available give two strongly contrasting effects: the ice version lets the light through, while the opaque ivory version recalls the almost ethic vision of an oriental lantern. The personality of the various shapes and finishes can be further emphasised by inserting one of the optional filters, with a choice of a cold blue tone or a warm orange tone. With Tropico Foscarini confirms its vocation of developing projects aimed at characterising spaces and encouraging interaction between the designer and the product. Three different versions – Sphera, Vertical, and Ellipse – meet different design needs in the environment and can be used in composition to create great luminous scenographies.

He has been an industrial designer since 1992. He also carries out an intense didactic work for several universities and design schools, in Italy and abroad. He was awarded a number of international prizes. In 2001 his project for a disposable fork "Moscardino" (designed with Matteo Ragni) won the Compasso d'Oro ADI and is now part of the permanent design exhibition at MOMA, New York.

Foscarini focuses on developing new products but chooses only to put into production those that express new ideas. While inspiration is always valued, Foscarini’s development phase sometimes takes years of progressive research to analyze materials, shapes, processes and operating modes that sometimes lead to results drastically different from the initial concept.

This is why Foscarini lamps are so innovative yet built to weather the whim of trends and become true classics.