Bilobo Glass Pendants by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, circa 1970

Rare set of two Bilobo glass pendants by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos.

The metal base has two retractable attachment points, which can, almost without contact, be inserted inside the glass shade. The shade itself is semi-opaque made irregular with bits of silica.

The similar designed Sfera pendant is described in the ‘Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000’ by Giuliana Gramigna on Page 113 (1964).

In the Discover section of our website you can find an exclusive interview with Tobia Scarpa where he told us: “I used to tell myself that I have the magic touch…”, because everything he did worked out so well right from the start of his career.

Attribution

• Designer:
  Afra & Tobia Scarpa
• Manufacturer:
  Flos
• Model / Name:
  Bilobo
• Design period:
  1964
• Country:
  Italy

Character

• Materials:
  Glass & Aluminium
• Condition:
  Very good vintage condition. The rims of both lamps show some signs of usage, which is usually not visible.
• Colour:
  White, Silver
• Height:
  48 cm / 19 inch
• Diameter:
  22 cm / 9 inch

Shipping

• Weight:
  2.5 kg / 6 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Product code:
  1816080