Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bilobo

Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
 
« Bilobo »
 
An aluminum and blown glass pendant light, the double spherical glass shade with metallized and frosted finish, with inclusion of metal particules and silica, with a double cylindrical aluminum tube containing the socket, issuing two foldable stems supporting the glass when unfolded.
Manufactured by Flos.
Italy.
Circa 1964.
 
Dimensions
 
Height : 43,5 cm (17,13 in.)
Diameter : 22 cm (8,67 in.)
 
Literature
 
Ottagono 2, July 1968, p.60
 
Ottagono 30, September 1973, p.150
 
Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects 1959-1999 / Architetto Architect 2000-2009, Electa, 2009, pp.82-83
 
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico, Umberto Allemandi, 2003, p.113
 
C.& D. Krzentowski, "The Complete Designer's Lights (1950-1990)", Editions JRP Ringier, Zürich, 2012, p.194
 
Mario De Luigi, Emilio Vedova, Afra e Tobia Scarpa designers, All'insegna del pesce d'oro, Milano 1968, p.101.