Foscarini Tropico - Vertical

About the Designer
Giulio Iacchetti

Giulio Iacchetti has been working in the field of industrial design since 1992. He combines this work with lecturing and teaching duties in a number of universities and design schools. He has received many awards amongst which (with Matteo Ragni) the "Compasso dÆOro" (Golden Compass) in 2001 for the "Moscardino" multipurpose biodegradable fork, which today is part of the permanent exhibition of design at the MoMA in New York. In 2009 he received the "Premio dei Premi" (Prize of Prizes) from the President of the Italian Republic for the innovative "Design alla Coop" project, which sought to apply design related themes to large chain stores. In May 2009 he opened the series of exhibitions dedicated to young designers at the Triennale design museum in Milan, with a personal display titled "Giulio Iacchetti. Oggetti disobbedienti".

Tropico had a decidedly sculptural presence that produces an all embracing, atmospheric light, thanks to the inner cylinder that filters and spreads the luminous fluorescent flow. The personality of the light can be further emphasized by inserting one of the optional filters, choice of a cold violet or a warm orange, to add color variation that exalts the internal volume of the lamp. Obtain a number of forms and dimensions with Tropico’s modularity, which allows for endless combinations by altering the diameter and adjusting the succession of rings.

FEATURES:

• Suspension pendant
• Tropico collection
• Designed by Giulio Iacchetti
• Available in ice or ivory finish
• Constructed from thermoplastic resin and chrome metal
• Optional filter set includes your choice of violet or orange filters

SPECIFICATIONS

• Accommodates: (1) fluorescent 40w 2G11 type 5 multiwatt electronic ballast
• Fixture dimensions: 56.69" - 144" H x 11.83" - 30" W
• Suspension base: 6.25" dia
• Overall dimensions: 78.78 - 200" H X 11.83" W