Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Sfera

Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
 
« Sfera »
 
An aluminum and blown glass pendant light, the spherical glass shade with metallized and frosted finish, with inclusion of metal particules and silica, with a cylindrical aluminum tube containing the socket, issuing two foldable stems supporting the glass when unfolded.
The ceiling cap signed « Flos ».
Manufactured by Flos.
Italy.
Circa 1964.
 
Dimensions
Height : 90 cm (35,44 in.)
Diameter : 35,5 cm (13,98 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.