Papillona floor lamp Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1975 Italian Vintage Design

"Papillona" floor lamp, designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos, in Italy, in the 1970s. Its structure is made of black and red lacquered aluminum supporting a metallic prismatic glass diffuser. Height: 192 cm. With its slender silhouette and geometric construction, the Papillona illustrates Tobia Scarpa's technical and sculptural approach. Its prismatic diffuser plays with reflections and light diffusion, while the contrast between black and red highlights the structure of the lamp. This iconic creation of Italian design from the 1970s showcases Flos's expertise in contemporary lighting. Features. Designer: Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935) Model: Papillona. Publisher: Flos. Date of creation: 1975, sometimes referenced as 1977. Origin: Italy. Materials: cast aluminum, lacquered metal, and metallic prismatic glass. Colors: metallic gray. Dimensions: H 192 cm. Bibliography: Lumières, je pense à vous, Centre Georges Pompidou, 1985, p. 141 according to the provided reference; pagination to be verified on the catalog copy. Condition. Very good condition, some signs of wear. Works.