Glo Maxi Pendant Light by Penta

Glo Maxi is the oversized version of Penta’s Glo pendant, designed in 2020 by Carlo Colombo. One glass sphere, 21.6 in (55 cm) across, hangs as a bold statement and reflects the whole room.

It comes in 10 glass finishes: Transparent, 4ever, Silver, Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Green, Bronze, Blue and Violet.

The Design Story

Penta designs and makes its lamps by hand in Brianza, Italy. Glo Maxi takes the clean sphere of the original Glo and scales it up for lobbies, restaurants, stairwells and living rooms with real height. At this size the mirroring finishes become part of the architecture: the glass picks up windows, furniture and people and turns them into soft, curved reflections, while the transparent version glows like a very large bulb.

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

At 21.6 in (55 cm) wide and 31.5 in (80 cm) tall, one Glo Maxi can anchor a room by itself. The glass throws large reflections, so the pendant feels alive as the light changes during the day. Light output depends on the glass: Penta lists about 909 lumens for transparent, 614 for silver and gold, 553 for 4ever and rose gold, and 491 for black.

Made for Real Life

Glo Maxi takes one 60W E26 bulb, which is not included. The maximum hanging height is about 14 ft (167.3 in), which suits double-height rooms. The fixture is UL rated. It is a large glass piece and ships in a single 29.5 x 29.5 x 43.3 in carton, so plan for freight or parcel delivery. Plates and canopies are separate items; please confirm yours with us before you order.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Use one Glo Maxi over a dining table or entry, in the well of a staircase, or in a lobby or restaurant where a single large form is the point. It suits modern, minimalist and Italian-design spaces.

Questions We Hear Most

How big is Glo Maxi?

The glass is 21.6 in (55 cm) wide and the fixture is 31.5 in (80 cm) high. The maximum hanging height is 167.3 in (425 cm).

What bulb does Glo Maxi use?

One 60W E26 bulb. Bulbs are not included.

How is Glo Maxi different from the regular Glo pendant?

It uses the same design in a much larger sphere. The standard Glo pendant is available in Mini, Medium and Large; Maxi is the oversized statement version.

Which glass finish gives the most light?

Transparent glass gives the most light, about 909 lumens. Mirroring finishes reflect more and transmit less: about 614 lumens for silver and gold, 553 for 4ever and rose gold, and 491 for black.

Can Glo Maxi go in a room with a tall ceiling?

Yes. The fixture hangs up to 167.3 in (425 cm), which suits double-height living rooms, stairwells, lobbies and restaurants.

What is Glo Maxi made of?

Borosilicate glass, a heat-resistant glass worked by hand in Brianza, Italy.

Who designed Glo Maxi?

Carlo Colombo designed Glo for Penta in 2009 and the Maxi version in 2020.

What guarantee does Penta give on Glo Maxi?

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

Why We Love It

Glo Maxi is the simplest way to put a big, quiet sculpture in a room. It is the same idea as Glo, scaled to make a space feel designed.

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