Fontanaarte Bilia Table Lamp
BILIA TABLE LAMP
BILIA TABLE LAMP
Designed by Gio Ponti
Nothing more than a sphere, set in an apparently impossible feat of balance, upon a cone that serves as the base.
One of Gio Ponti’s many compositional magic tricks, designed in 1932. The counterbalancing of two elementary geometric forms results in an original, perfectly proportioned object.
An unpretentious composition, enriched by the extraordinary balance of its proportions and the stylish discretion of non-reflective materials.
The light is diffused and valorized by the geometrical simplicity of the design.
DESIGNER
GIO PONTI
Right from the start, this eclectic character was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated from Milan Polytechnic in 1920.
In 1926, with editor Gianni Mazzocchi, he founded the magazine Domus, staying on as editor until his death. He was invited to take over the art direction of Luigi Fontana in 1931 and in 1932 he founded FontanaArte with Pietro Chiesa.
industrial design), as well as curating programmes for the Milan Triennale on many occasions and teaching at Milan Polytechnic.
He was one of the promoters of the Compasso d'Oro Award and a founder member of the ADI (Italian association for He designed numerous famous public and private buildings, including the houses in Via De Togni, the tower-house in Corso Venezia, offices for RAI and Ferrania, the Littoria tower in Parco Sempione, the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, Taranto Cathedral, Villa Planchart in Caracas, and Denver Museum of Modern Art. In the field of design he created timeless furniture, lighting and objects for FontanaArte some of which are still in production such as the 0024, Bilia, Pirellina and Pirellone lamps, and the Tavolino 1932 table.
INFORMATION
SKU
- Nickel, White : F247405150KBN1
- Black : F247405550NEN1
- Pink : F247405550RSN1
- Brass, White : F247405150TBN1
BRAND
FontanaArte
PRODUCT TYPE
Table Lamp
MATERIAL
- Glass
- Metal
GROUP TENSION
Bulb
LIGHT SOURCE
LED/IN/FL 1× max 60W B10 E12
COLLECTION
Bilia
PRODUCTION
Made in Italy
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 16.9"
- Diameter : 7.9"
DRTAILS
Table lamp with diffused light and dimmable by switch button. Brushed brass frame. Diffuser made of white blown glass with satin-finish. Transparent power cable, dimmer and plug. European two-pole plug. Bulb not included.
DIMMER
Not - dimmable
ALIMENTATION CABLE
Black
USE
Indoor
DESIGNER
Gio Ponti
COLORS
