FontanaArte Sillaba Wall/Ceiling Lamp
FontanaArte Sillaba Wall/Ceiling Lamp
$215.00
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Milano, Italy 🇮🇹
ETL (Intertek), pending
The FontanaArte Sillaba is a small domed wall or ceiling lamp in white sandblasted glass that gives a room a quiet, diffused glow.
Designed for either wall or ceiling installation, Sillaba combines discretion and pureness, furnishing any room with its minimal presence.
The Design Story
Piero Castiglioni designed Sillaba for FontanaArte in 1988. It is a wall/ceiling lamp with diffused, dimmable light: a thermoplastic frame holds a printed borosilicate glass diffuser, sandblasted on the outside.
About the Designer
Pietro Maria Castiglioni, a.k.a. Piero, graduated in architecture in 1970 in Milan, where he lives and works, dedicating himself almost exclusively to lighting design for private homes, showrooms, art galleries, museums, shopping and sports centers, hotels, offices and public and external lighting. He has also taught at the University of Geneva, the Domus Academy and the Polytechnic of Milan. From 1973 to 1979 he co-owned the studio in Via Presolana with his father Livio. The "Scintilla" system, produced by FontanaArte since 1983, is the result of the experience gained over the years. For FontanaArte he has also designed Parola, Canna, Calle, Nina, Edy and Palio.
Why You'll Love It
- Works on a wall or a ceiling
- Diffused, dimmable light from a sandblasted glass diffuser
- Compact sizes that suit hallways, baths and small rooms
- Italian design from FontanaArte, Milano
About the Light
Diffused, dimmable light. Small: 1 x max 20 W G4 (transformer and bulb not included), 110 V. Large: 1 x max 8 W, 650 lumens, 3000 K, 110 V (bulb not included).
Product Details
| Designer | Piero Castiglioni, 1988 |
| Material | Glass and metal; thermoplastic frame; printed borosilicate glass diffuser, sandblasted on the outside |
| Switching | Dimmable |
| Emission | Diffused light |
| Dimensions | Small 2.4 in deep x 3.5 in diameter; Large 3.5 in deep x 5.5 in diameter |
Sizes and SKUs
| Size | SKU |
|---|---|
| Small | LM-FONT-F277560150BINU |
| Large | LM-FONT-F277570150BINU |
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Frequently Asked Questions: FontanaArte Sillaba Wall/Ceiling Lamp by Piero Castiglioni
Who designed the FontanaArte Sillaba wall/ceiling lamp?
The FontanaArte Sillaba wall/ceiling lamp was designed by Piero Castiglioni in 1988. Castiglioni graduated in architecture in Milan in 1970 and has dedicated himself almost exclusively to lighting design, for homes, museums, galleries, hotels and public spaces. For FontanaArte he also created the Scintilla system, Parola, Canna, Calle, Nina, Edy and Palio.
Can the FontanaArte Sillaba be mounted on a wall or a ceiling?
Either. The FontanaArte Sillaba lamp is designed for both wall and ceiling installation. Its small domed shape sits close to the surface, which FontanaArte describes as combining discretion and pureness and furnishing any room with a minimal presence. It suits hallways, bathrooms and small rooms, or can be grouped in a row along a wall.
What is the FontanaArte Sillaba lamp made of?
The FontanaArte Sillaba lamp has a thermoplastic frame holding a printed borosilicate glass diffuser that is sandblasted on the outside. The sandblasted white glass softens the light source behind it, so the dome reads as a single, evenly glowing form on the wall or ceiling rather than a visible bulb.
What sizes does the FontanaArte Sillaba wall/ceiling lamp come in?
The FontanaArte Sillaba comes in two sizes. The Small is 2.4 in (6.1 cm) deep and 3.5 in (8.9 cm) in diameter. The Large is 3.5 in (8.9 cm) deep and 5.5 in (14.0 cm) in diameter. Both share the same domed sandblasted glass diffuser and diffused, dimmable light.
What bulb does the FontanaArte Sillaba Small take?
The FontanaArte Sillaba Small takes 1 x max 20 W G4 bulb and runs on 110 V. The transformer and bulb are not included, so plan for both when installing the Small. Like the Large, it gives diffused light through the sandblasted borosilicate glass and is listed as dimmable.
What are the light specifications of the FontanaArte Sillaba Large?
The FontanaArte Sillaba Large is listed at 1 x max 8 W, 650 lumens, 3000 K and 110 V, with the bulb not included. Its larger 5.5 in (14.0 cm) dome spreads a soft, diffused glow, making it the better choice where a little more light is needed on a ceiling or larger wall.
Is the FontanaArte Sillaba lamp dimmable?
Yes. FontanaArte lists the Sillaba wall/ceiling lamp as dimmable, in both the Small and Large sizes. The diffused light through sandblasted glass makes it well suited to low, ambient levels, for example as a quiet glow in a corridor or bathroom, or as a soft accent light grouped on a wall.
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