Foscarini Folio Ceiling Lamp
The Foscarini Folio Ceiling Lamp, designed by Alessandro Vecchiato and Carlo Urbinati, reinterprets centuries of glassmaking into a contemporary flush-mounted lighting piece. Folio’s gently curved, rectangular glass panel reads like a sheet of paper and is intended to deliver soft, reflected and diffused illumination.
Formally restrained and minimal, the Folio shows a slim profile with two slightly folded corners and no visible frame, creating the impression of a floating architectural element on the ceiling. The large, matt-finished surface promotes even light distribution and reduces glare.
The diffuser is hand-blown cased glass, hot-bent and finished externally by immersion in acid to achieve a frosted, matte effect. The ceiling mounting plate and housing are made from aluminium and die-cast zamak with an epoxy powder-coated finish, giving a considered mix of craft glass and engineered support.
Light is delivered as reflected and diffused ambient illumination across a wide area, useful where balanced, low-glare general light is required. The design’s broad surface and acid-etched finish help create an even atmosphere with reduced harsh shadows.
Installation is by a ceiling-mounted plate that houses the lighting technology and is secured to the finished glass panel with discreet metal pins. The fitting is rated IP20 and intended for internal use; specifications for lamps or integrated LED modules should be confirmed on the product page.
At Lighting Design Online we frame the Folio as a choice for clients who want calm, considered ambient light paired with honest materiality. Its blend of hand-blown glass and precise engineering offers a reliable aesthetic and clear installation intent, helping you make a design-led decision that delivers the right visual outcome.
The Foscarini Folio Ceiling Lamp, designed by Alessandro Vecchiato and Carlo Urbinati, reinterprets centuries of glassmaking into a contemporary flush-mounted lighting piece. Folio’s gently curved, rectangular glass panel reads like a sheet of paper and is intended to deliver soft, reflected and diffused illumination.
Formally restrained and minimal, the Folio shows a slim profile with two slightly folded corners and no visible frame, creating the impression of a floating architectural element on the ceiling. The large, matt-finished surface promotes even light distribution and reduces glare.
The diffuser is hand-blown cased glass, hot-bent and finished externally by immersion in acid to achieve a frosted, matte effect. The ceiling mounting plate and housing are made from aluminium and die-cast zamak with an epoxy powder-coated finish, giving a considered mix of craft glass and engineered support.
Light is delivered as reflected and diffused ambient illumination across a wide area, useful where balanced, low-glare general light is required. The design’s broad surface and acid-etched finish help create an even atmosphere with reduced harsh shadows.
Installation is by a ceiling-mounted plate that houses the lighting technology and is secured to the finished glass panel with discreet metal pins. The fitting is rated IP20 and intended for internal use; specifications for lamps or integrated LED modules should be confirmed on the product page.
At Lighting Design Online we frame the Folio as a choice for clients who want calm, considered ambient light paired with honest materiality. Its blend of hand-blown glass and precise engineering offers a reliable aesthetic and clear installation intent, helping you make a design-led decision that delivers the right visual outcome.
Description
The Foscarini Folio Ceiling Lamp, designed by Alessandro Vecchiato and Carlo Urbinati, reinterprets centuries of glassmaking into a contemporary flush-mounted lighting piece. Folio’s gently curved, rectangular glass panel reads like a sheet of paper and is intended to deliver soft, reflected and diffused illumination.
Formally restrained and minimal, the Folio shows a slim profile with two slightly folded corners and no visible frame, creating the impression of a floating architectural element on the ceiling. The large, matt-finished surface promotes even light distribution and reduces glare.
The diffuser is hand-blown cased glass, hot-bent and finished externally by immersion in acid to achieve a frosted, matte effect. The ceiling mounting plate and housing are made from aluminium and die-cast zamak with an epoxy powder-coated finish, giving a considered mix of craft glass and engineered support.
Light is delivered as reflected and diffused ambient illumination across a wide area, useful where balanced, low-glare general light is required. The design’s broad surface and acid-etched finish help create an even atmosphere with reduced harsh shadows.
Installation is by a ceiling-mounted plate that houses the lighting technology and is secured to the finished glass panel with discreet metal pins. The fitting is rated IP20 and intended for internal use; specifications for lamps or integrated LED modules should be confirmed on the product page.
At Lighting Design Online we frame the Folio as a choice for clients who want calm, considered ambient light paired with honest materiality. Its blend of hand-blown glass and precise engineering offers a reliable aesthetic and clear installation intent, helping you make a design-led decision that delivers the right visual outcome.
