Glo Floor Lamp by Penta

Glo floor lamp stands 70.9 in (180 cm) tall and carries Penta’s glass sphere, designed in 2009 by Carlo Colombo, as a bright point of light beside a sofa, chair or bed.

It comes in 5 finishes: 4ever glass on glossy gold metal, gold glass on glossy gold metal, silver glass on chromed metal, transparent glass on chromed metal, and black glass on matt black metal.

The Design Story

Penta designs and makes its lamps by hand in Brianza, Italy. The Glo floor lamp keeps the character of the pendant, a single glass sphere that reflects the room, and gives it a slim standing structure so the light can sit where you read, relax or entertain. In a mirroring finish the sphere picks up the furniture and windows around it, and the metal base and stem finish the look in gold, chrome or black.

The Designer

Carlo Colombo is counted among the most important Italian architects and designers on the international scene. He has worked with makers such as Poliform, Flexform, Giorgetti, Cappellini, Poltrona Frau, Cartier, Elie Saab, Bentley Home, Bugatti Home and Trussardi Casa, and for Penta he designed Glo, Glo Maxi, Je Suis and Elisabeth. Beyond products and furniture he advises brands on strategy and marketing, curates exhibitions and works as an art director. In 2011 he taught design at the De Tao Masters Academy in Beijing. His studio began in design and interiors and grew to take on construction and architecture in Italy and abroad. Glo is his 2009 design for Penta.

“A glass sphere enhancing the glare of light”

Penta, on Glo

How It Was Made

Glo’s glass is borosilicate, the same family of glass used in laboratory ware. It expands only about a third as much as ordinary soda-lime glass when it heats up, so it resists thermal stress, it withstands temperatures around 500°C (932°F), and it stands up well to chemicals. In Brianza the glass is worked by hand with powerful burners, then finished with a transparent, a 4ever or a mirroring coat in the color you choose.

Downloads

• Technical sheet (PDF)
• 2D and 3D files (ZIP)
• Photometric data (ZIP)
• Glo product film (video)
• Glo glassworks film, how the glass is made (video)
• Penta 2-year manufacturer guarantee (PDF)
• Penta brand film, Crafted with soul (video)

Why You’ll Love It

The sphere is 15 in (38 cm) across, large enough to be a feature and light enough to sit beside a chair. The dimmer is on the cable, so you can set the mood without reaching for a wall switch. Five finish pairings let you choose a warm gold, a bright chrome or a deep black to suit the room.

Made for Real Life

Glo takes one 60W E26 bulb, which is not included. A dimmer sits on the cable. The lamp weighs 31.9 lb (14.5 kg) according to Penta’s data, so it feels stable once it is placed.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Place the Glo floor lamp beside a sofa or reading chair, in a corner that needs a soft point of light, or at the end of a hallway. It suits modern, minimalist and Italian-design interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

How tall is the Glo floor lamp?

It is 70.9 in (180 cm) tall and the glass sphere is 15 in (38 cm) wide.

What bulb does the Glo floor lamp use?

One 60W E26 bulb. Bulbs are not included.

Can the Glo floor lamp be dimmed?

Yes. It has a dimmer on the cable.

What finishes does the Glo floor lamp come in?

Five: 4ever glass on glossy gold metal, gold glass on glossy gold metal, silver glass on chromed metal, transparent glass on chromed metal, and black glass on matt black metal.

What is the lamp made of?

The sphere is borosilicate glass worked by hand in Brianza, Italy, and the stand is metal.

Is it made in Italy?

Yes. Penta designs and makes its lamps by hand in Brianza, Italy.

Who designed it?

Carlo Colombo designed Glo for Penta in 2009.

What guarantee does Penta give?

Penta products carry a 2-year manufacturer guarantee from the Auralis Group. The guarantee PDF is linked above.

Why We Love It

The Glo floor lamp brings a well-known Italian glass sphere to the floor, with a dimmer on the cable and a choice of metal finishes.

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