Pascal Floor Lamp by Oluce

Pascal is a floor lamp made of two overturned cones in lacquered aluminum, designed in 1983 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce.

It comes in one finish: anodic bronze.

The Design Story

Oluce, founded in Milan in 1945, describes Pascal as a floor lamp that captures Vico Magistretti’s progressive aesthetic, with a sense of geometry that follows no strict rules. Two overturned cones are stacked on a slim stem. The upper cone holds an LED circuit and the lower cone holds two bulbs, and the inclined walls of the lower cone work as reflectors that spread the light. Each cone has its own switch, so the lamp can serve as an ambient floor light or as a reading light.

The Designers

Vico Magistretti (1920 to 2006) was born and died in Milan. He earned his architecture degree in 1945 and joined his father’s firm. During the war he met Gio Ponti and Ernesto N. Rogers, and after the war he worked on reconstruction projects. His architecture includes the Torre al Parco and the Faculty of Biology in Milan, and he also designed furniture and lamps for companies such as Cassina, Artemide, De Padova, Fritz Hansen and Kartell. For Oluce he designed the Atollo, Lyndon, Pascal and Sonora lamps. He taught as a visiting professor at the Royal College of Art in London.

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Oluce, on its lamps

How It Was Made

Pascal is made of lacquered aluminum with a lacquered metal base. The upper cone carries a 24W LED, and the lower cone carries two bulbs of up to 100W each, which makes the lamp a double light with two independent circuits.

Downloads

• Technical sheet (PDF)
• Assembly instructions (PDF)

Why You’ll Love It

Pascal is a sculptural floor lamp that looks the same from every side. The two cones read as a clean shape in the room, and the two circuits let you choose between a soft reflected glow and a direct reading light.

Made for Real Life

The upper cone uses a 24W LED rated at 2700K and the lower cone takes two E26 bulbs of up to 100W each. The bulbs for the lower cone are not included. The lamp is not dimmable and is listed as CE rated. Wipe the aluminum with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth and avoid abrasive or solvent cleaners.

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Where It Shines

Place it beside a sofa or an armchair, next to a bookcase or in a hallway that needs a tall, sculptural light. It suits modern, classic and Italian-design interiors and works well in living rooms and libraries.

Questions We Hear Most

How tall is the Pascal floor lamp?

It is 78.8 in (200 cm) tall and about 13.7 in (35 cm) wide at the cones.

What bulbs does the Pascal use?

The upper cone has a 24W LED, and the lower cone takes two E26 bulbs of up to 100W each. The lower bulbs are not included.

Can I dim the Pascal?

No. The sheet lists the Pascal as not dimmable. Each cone has its own on/off switch.

Does Pascal give reading light or ambient light?

Both. The two cones have independent switches, so you can use the lamp as a reflected floor light or as a reading light.

What finish does the Pascal come in?

The sheet lists one finish, anodic bronze, on lacquered aluminum with a lacquered metal base.

Who designed the Pascal?

Vico Magistretti designed it for Oluce in 1983.

Why We Love It

Pascal is simple geometry that solves a practical need. Two cones, two circuits, and a quiet bronze finish make a floor lamp that fits both modern and classic rooms.

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