Foscarini Lamps – Aplomb, Exposed Concrete with Elegance

Filed Under: Lamps Design

The exposed concrete is not one of those materials that are used to seeing used in the field of ‘ lighting, Much less indoors , and instead Aplomb, pendant lamp between the last born in the house Foscarini, Is a pleasant exception, showing more warmth and character unexpected . This is a revolutionary model that uses this material, true mark of the expressive language of ‘ modern architecture , with a spirit and a completely innovative technology . Aplomb is a lamp elegant and simple, if we are formal , as is suggested by its name , which in French means ‘ carefree , self-confident ‘, although, probably , this name is to be referred to the lead wire that bricklayers use in buildings . Reconciling the normal requirements of a lamp, as minimum sizes and thicknesses , elegance, fine detail and smooth surfaces with features of low viscosity and ductility of concrete has been a real challenge to Foscarini who has always used to light exceptional elegance, character and sobriety at the same time . The test was passed with flying colors , thanks to a very special liquid cement into the mold that has a material effect on light crude but refined and gentle to the touch. With a simple inverted funnel shape , Aplomb creates a timely and direct light , ideal for tables , benches and peninsulas , alone or in multiple combinations. It is available in three color finishes that enhance the personality : the classic gray cement raw , elegant white and brown, hot and intense. Aplomb is a lamp designed to communicate with all environments, for similarity or contrast , whether living or contract.