Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp
Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp, designed by Marc Sadler, translates the familiar Twiggy floor lamp into a ceiling-mounted piece with the same sculptural intent. The result is a large, elemental drum shade balanced by a thin, arched rod to decentralise the light point while keeping a refined silhouette.
The design pairs an extremely slender, fibre-glass based composite arm with a generous cylindrical shade to create a cantilevered effect. The Twiggy ceiling lamp is offered in Black and White finishes, allowing it to read as either a graphic architectural element or a softer presence in a scheme.
Build-quality cues are clear: the arm is formed from a thin fibreglass-based composite material, and the low-profile canopy is metal with an epoxy powder-coated surface. The shade contains a two-stage diffuser system — a translucent polycarbonate upper disc and a polyprismatic PMMA lower disc — to manage glare and distribute light evenly.
Twiggy provides both direct downward illumination and indirect upward light, making it suitable as a primary source for living and dining spaces where a decentralised pendant is required. The internal diffuser arrangement softens the output to create balanced ambience and reduce harsh shadowing beneath the shade.
Practical notes: the lamp arm swivels around the ceiling attachment to a 330° range for flexible positioning. Shade height is adjustable using four counter-weights supplied to insert in the provided seat above the diffuser; the rod length itself is not editable. The fitting carries an IP20 rating and a one-year manufacturer warranty.
At Lighting Design Online we recommend Twiggy when you want a considered, sculptural ceiling light that clarifies spatial intent while delivering comfortable, usable light. We provide specification guidance and project-friendly detail so you can be confident this expressive, well-engineered piece sits correctly within your layered lighting scheme.
Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp, designed by Marc Sadler, translates the familiar Twiggy floor lamp into a ceiling-mounted piece with the same sculptural intent. The result is a large, elemental drum shade balanced by a thin, arched rod to decentralise the light point while keeping a refined silhouette.
The design pairs an extremely slender, fibre-glass based composite arm with a generous cylindrical shade to create a cantilevered effect. The Twiggy ceiling lamp is offered in Black and White finishes, allowing it to read as either a graphic architectural element or a softer presence in a scheme.
Build-quality cues are clear: the arm is formed from a thin fibreglass-based composite material, and the low-profile canopy is metal with an epoxy powder-coated surface. The shade contains a two-stage diffuser system — a translucent polycarbonate upper disc and a polyprismatic PMMA lower disc — to manage glare and distribute light evenly.
Twiggy provides both direct downward illumination and indirect upward light, making it suitable as a primary source for living and dining spaces where a decentralised pendant is required. The internal diffuser arrangement softens the output to create balanced ambience and reduce harsh shadowing beneath the shade.
Practical notes: the lamp arm swivels around the ceiling attachment to a 330° range for flexible positioning. Shade height is adjustable using four counter-weights supplied to insert in the provided seat above the diffuser; the rod length itself is not editable. The fitting carries an IP20 rating and a one-year manufacturer warranty.
At Lighting Design Online we recommend Twiggy when you want a considered, sculptural ceiling light that clarifies spatial intent while delivering comfortable, usable light. We provide specification guidance and project-friendly detail so you can be confident this expressive, well-engineered piece sits correctly within your layered lighting scheme.
Original: $1,939.08
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$581.72Description
Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp, designed by Marc Sadler, translates the familiar Twiggy floor lamp into a ceiling-mounted piece with the same sculptural intent. The result is a large, elemental drum shade balanced by a thin, arched rod to decentralise the light point while keeping a refined silhouette.
The design pairs an extremely slender, fibre-glass based composite arm with a generous cylindrical shade to create a cantilevered effect. The Twiggy ceiling lamp is offered in Black and White finishes, allowing it to read as either a graphic architectural element or a softer presence in a scheme.
Build-quality cues are clear: the arm is formed from a thin fibreglass-based composite material, and the low-profile canopy is metal with an epoxy powder-coated surface. The shade contains a two-stage diffuser system — a translucent polycarbonate upper disc and a polyprismatic PMMA lower disc — to manage glare and distribute light evenly.
Twiggy provides both direct downward illumination and indirect upward light, making it suitable as a primary source for living and dining spaces where a decentralised pendant is required. The internal diffuser arrangement softens the output to create balanced ambience and reduce harsh shadowing beneath the shade.
Practical notes: the lamp arm swivels around the ceiling attachment to a 330° range for flexible positioning. Shade height is adjustable using four counter-weights supplied to insert in the provided seat above the diffuser; the rod length itself is not editable. The fitting carries an IP20 rating and a one-year manufacturer warranty.
At Lighting Design Online we recommend Twiggy when you want a considered, sculptural ceiling light that clarifies spatial intent while delivering comfortable, usable light. We provide specification guidance and project-friendly detail so you can be confident this expressive, well-engineered piece sits correctly within your layered lighting scheme.


