Glo Wall and Ceiling Flush Mount by Penta

Glo wall and ceiling light mounts Penta’s glass sphere, designed in 2009 by Carlo Colombo, close to a wall or ceiling, like a half-hidden pearl of light.

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 wall and ceiling version sits close to the surface, so the sphere reads as a luminous form rising from the wall or ceiling. The same mirroring finishes as the pendant reflect the surface and the room, and the transparent version glows evenly. It can be used on a wall or on a ceiling in the same size and finish.

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)
• 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

One fixture works on a wall or a ceiling, so the same lamp can run along a corridor ceiling and beside a mirror. The Medium is 9.8 in (25 cm) wide and 7.9 in (20 cm) deep, and the Large is 15 in (38 cm) wide and 12.6 in (32 cm) deep. Eight glass colors range from clear to black, silver, gold, rose gold, bronze and green.

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 Medium and Large are UL rated. Cartons are 14.6 x 24.4 x 14.6 in for the Medium (7.5 lb) and 19.3 x 30.7 x 19.3 in for the Large (13.9 lb). Please confirm the mounting plate you need with us before ordering.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Use the Glo wall and ceiling light in a hallway, a bathroom or bedroom entry, above a mirror, or on a low ceiling where a pendant would hang too far down. It suits modern, minimalist and Italian-design interiors.

Questions We Hear Most

Can the Glo flush mount go on a wall and a ceiling?

Yes. Penta designs it as a wall or ceiling lamp, so the same fixture works on either surface.

What sizes does it come in?

Mini, Medium and Large. The Medium is 9.8 in (25 cm) wide and the Large 15 in (38 cm) wide.

What bulb does it use?

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

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, with a metal fitting.

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

It is Glo’s clean glass sphere in a form that fits low ceilings and narrow walls, with the same range of sizes and colors.

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