Astep Model 2050 Pendant Light by Franco Albini & Franca Helg
Astep Model 2050 Pendant Light by Franco Albini & Franca Helg
$2,650.00
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Astep Model 2050 is Franco Albini & Franca Helg's pendant light, first issued in 1963 and re-edited by Astep in 2021.
Choose from 4 options.
The Design Story
Franco Albini and Franca Helg designed the Model 2050 in 1963. Astep's 2021 re-edition pairs an opaline glass diffuser with a Green Cast methacrylate shell, hung by a fine wire or a rigid rod.
Why You'll Love It
The wide drum spreads light evenly over a table or island. Pearl reads pale and luminous; Smoke reads warm and moody, even when switched off.
Made for Real Life
Wired at 120 V AC for North American homes. 1 × E27 socket, 11 W max; bulb not included.
Product Details
| Maker | Astep |
|---|---|
| Product | Model 2050 |
| Designed by | Franco Albini & Franca Helg, 1963 (Astep re-edition 2021) |
| What it is | Pendant Light |
| Finish choices | Rod Suspension - Pearl Diffuser · Rod Suspension - Smoke Diffuser · Wire Suspension - Pearl Diffuser · Wire Suspension - Smoke Diffuser |
| Size | Ø 590 × 296 mm (Ø 23.2 in × 11.7 in H) |
| Weight | 5.25 kg (11.6 lb) |
| Made from | Opaline glass and methacrylate diffusers, steel structure |
| Bulbs | 1 × E27 socket, 11 W max; bulb not included |
| Voltage | 120 V AC |
| Where to use it | IP20 · indoor, dry locations |
| Maker item no. | ST-T12-S21-000N · ST-T12-S21-000W · ST-T12-S21-W00N · ST-T12-S21-W00W |
Where It Shines
Made for dining tables, kitchen islands and entryways.
Questions We Hear Most
What makes the Model 2050 special?
It is an original Franco Albini & Franca Helg design, first issued in 1963 and re-edited by Astep in 2021. Pearl reads pale and luminous; Smoke reads warm and moody, even when switched off.
Will the Model 2050 run on US power?
Yes. We sell the 120V AC version of the Model 2050 for North American homes. Light source: 1 × E27 socket, 11 W max; bulb not included.
Which Model 2050 finish should I choose?
You can choose Wire Suspension - Pearl Diffuser, Wire Suspension - Smoke Diffuser, Rod Suspension - Pearl Diffuser or Rod Suspension - Smoke Diffuser.
How much space does the Model 2050 take up?
Plan for Ø 23.2 in × 11.7 in H (Ø 590 × 296 mm). It weighs 11.6 lb (5.25 kg).
Who makes the Model 2050 we sell?
Astep, the Italian lighting company founded by Alessandro Sarfatti, makes the Model 2050, designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg. We source it through Astep's US distribution.
How soon will my Model 2050 leave the warehouse?
In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days.
Why We Love It
It is the real thing: the genuine Astep edition, true to the craft and proportions that copies miss.
For the Trade
Specifying lighting for a client’s home, a boutique hotel or a restaurant? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus round-the-clock concierge support for stock checks and lead times. Apply once with your business details; we reply by email with your account.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Delivery Cost | Free ground shipping within the 48 contiguous states on orders over $100 |
| Returns | Final sale. Arrived damaged, defective or wrong? Tell us within 2 days of delivery and we’ll replace, repair or refund it. |
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
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