Pair of Franceschina pendants by Umberto Riva for Fontana Arte, 1980s

Pair of Franceschina pendants designed by Umberto Riva in 1989 and manufactured by Fontana Arte.

The diffuser is made of satin opal blown glass and the frame is in grey aluminium with details in metal. A flexible spring connects the diffuser to the frame.

The diameter of the glass dome is 17 cm / 7 inch and the height is 29 cm / 12 inch. The total height of the lamp, including the metal stem, is 107 cm / 43 inch. The total height can be adjusted by attaching the ceiling cap slightly lower.

These Franceschina pendants are part of a series that also includes a table, wall and floor lamp.

Literature: ‘Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000’ by Giuliana Gramigna on page 426 (1989) – Umberto Allemandi & Co, 2003.

Attribution

• Designer:
  Umberto Riva
• Manufacturer:
  Fontana Arte
• Model / Name:
  Franceschina
• Design period:
  1989
• Country:
  Italy

Character

• Materials:
  Aluminum, Opaline glass
• Condition:
  Very good vintage condition
• Colour:
  White, Grey
• Height:
  107 cm / 43 inch
• Diameter:
  17,5 cm / 7 inch

Shipping

• Weight:
  1.5 kg / 4 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Product code:
  1821705