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

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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