Robert Abbey Nina Floor Torchiere in Polished Nickel

About the Designer
Rico Espinet

An honors graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Rico Espinet started as a sculptor. His interest in objects soon evolved to installations in which the placement of the sculpture became as important as the objects themselves. Lighting was an integral part of these installations, defining space and heightening the overall experience. Rico Espinet features lamps and fixtures for Robert Abbey Lighting, Inc. that couples perspicuous line and warm, often atmospheric light into collections that affirm their environment. Drawing from his background in sculpture, architecture, and a fascination with the beauty of mundane objects, Rico Espinet's lighting is rooted in a generous vocabulary of form. Although Rico Espinet continues to extend his collection, his first designs are still classics. The Monk Lamp, originally fashioned with a microphone base and plumbing pipe, was a homemade reading lamp Espinet had made for himself. When a photo shoot by Todd Eberle of Espinet’s studio landed the lamp in both a House & Garden article and a Hunter Douglas ad campaign, Robert Abbey invited him to design a line to manufacture. The Scribe Lamp, influenced by the Monk Lamp was his first design for Robert Abbey Lighting, Inc.

Featured in the Nina Collection are pieces that splendidly exhibit an enticingly nouveau style and immutable appeal. This one light floor torchier would make an intriguing addition to any decor with its exquisite polished nickel finish. The white frosted cased glass shades will provide a sensationally tranquilizing illumination.

Features:

• 1 light floor torchier
• Nina Collection
• Designed by Rico Espinet
• Polished nickel finish
• White frosted cased glass shade
• Uses one 150W(max) A-type incandescent bulb - not included
• Full range dimmer switch
• Shade dimensions: 9"H x 5.5"Dia.
• Base dimensions: 12"Dia.
• Overall dimensions: 70.5"H x 12"Dia.