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year 1968
material glass, metal
source title Gino Sarfatti: Designing Light
info For Gino Sarfatti, the shape of the light is spherical and it became an essential component of his lamps. Initially, the spheres were made from transparent, frosted or opaline glass. The glass didn‘t rest directly on the light fitting, as in old models. Instead, it served as an intermediary between the support ring and the light source, which was powered by a softly-moving wire. It is a perceptual paradox. The concept first came to light in 1957, but in glass form [MOD. 228]. It was developed further in 1960, and it seemed to be limitless with regard to the number and size of the spheres, as in the Teatro Regio in Turin.
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year 1968
material glass, metal
source title Gino Sarfatti: Designing Light
info For Gino Sarfatti, the shape of the light is spherical and it became an essential component of his lamps. Initially, the spheres were made from transparent, frosted or opaline glass. The glass didn‘t rest directly on the light fitting, as in old models. Instead, it served as an intermediary between the support ring and the light source, which was powered by a softly-moving wire. It is a perceptual paradox. The concept first came to light in 1957, but in glass form [MOD. 228]. It was developed further in 1960, and it seemed to be limitless with regard to the number and size of the spheres, as in the Teatro Regio in Turin.
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