Glo Table Lamp by Penta

Glo table lamp turns Penta’s glass sphere, designed in 2009 by Carlo Colombo, into a lamp for a desk, console or bedside.

It comes in 3 sizes (Mini, Medium and Large) and 8 glass finishes: Transparent, 4ever, Silver, Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Green and Bronze.

The Design Story

Penta designs and makes its lamps by hand in Brianza, Italy. The Glo table lamp is a glass sphere on a compact base: a pure shape that reflects its surroundings and lights the table. The Mini fits a bedside or shelf, the Medium suits a console or desk, and the Large is a full-size statement lamp for a sideboard.

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

Three sizes give you a lamp for every surface: the Mini is 5.1 in (13 cm) wide and 11 in (28 cm) tall, the Medium 9.8 in (25 cm) by 16.5 in (42 cm), and the Large 15 in (38 cm) by 22.8 in (58 cm). The glass colors, from clear to silver, gold, rose gold, bronze, green and black, let you match the lamp to the metals in the room.

Made for Real Life

Bulbs are not included: the Mini uses a 20W G9, the Medium a 25W E12 and the Large a 60W E26. The Large has a dimmer on the cable. The Large is UL rated. Weights are 2.2 lb for the Mini, 7.5 lb for the Medium and 13.9 lb for the Large.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Put a Glo table lamp on a console, sideboard, desk or bedside table. The Mini suits small surfaces, and a pair of Large lamps makes a strong statement on a long sideboard. It suits modern, minimalist and Italian-design interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

What sizes does the Glo table lamp come in?

Mini is 5.1 in (13 cm) wide and 11 in (28 cm) high, Medium is 9.8 in (25 cm) by 16.5 in (42 cm), and Large is 15 in (38 cm) by 22.8 in (58 cm).

What bulb does the Glo table lamp use?

The Mini uses a 20W G9, the Medium a 25W E12 and the Large a 60W E26. Bulbs are not included.

Can the Glo table lamp be dimmed?

The Large has a dimmer on the cable. For the Mini and Medium, use a dimmable bulb with a compatible control; the technical sheet is linked above.

What is the difference between Transparent, 4ever and the mirroring colors?

Transparent glass lets the bulb glow through. The other finishes are mirroring, so the surface reflects the room and the light is softer. 4ever is Penta’s name for its brightest mirroring finish.

What is it made of?

Borosilicate glass worked by hand in Brianza, Italy, on a metal base.

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

Glo on a table is a small piece of Italian glassmaking: one clean sphere that works in a dozen rooms and a range of colors.

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