Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbola visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube that lives on a floor-to-ceiling steel cable. The steel cable can reach up to 157", and the tube allows the lamp head to move vertically along the cable to achieve a customized height. The head fixture is injection-molded black elastomer, equipped with a switch. The Parentesi provides direct lighting and is available in black, nickel, or red.Note: Lamp bulb and dimmer are sold separately.Inspiration behind the design: "Pio Manzù had the original idea for Parentiesi, explains Achille Castiglioni. He thought up a fixed vertical boom and a cylindrical box with a slot for the light, which went up and down: you stopped it with a screw. He replaced the boom with a metal cord that, when bent, creates friction and enables the lamp to be in position without requiring any screws.
Flos
Flos is a globally renowned Italian lighting brand celebrated for its cutting-edge design, innovative technology, and timeless appeal. Since 1962, Flos has collaborated with some of the world's most influential designers and architects—including Achille Castiglioni, Philippe Starck, and Patricia Urquiola—to create iconic fixtures that push the boundaries of form and function. From sculptural pendants and minimalist floor lamps to architectural lighting systems, each Flos piece is a blend of artistic expression and technical precision.
Parentesi Suspension Light
Discontinued
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Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbola visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube that lives on a floor-to-ceiling steel cable. The steel cable can reach up to 157", and the tube allows the lamp head to move vertically along the cable to achieve a customized height. The head fixture is injection-molded black elastomer, equipped with a switch. The Parentesi provides direct lighting and is available in black, nickel, or red.Note: Lamp bulb and dimmer are sold separately.Inspiration behind the design: "Pio Manzù had the original idea for Parentiesi, explains Achille Castiglioni. He thought up a fixed vertical boom and a cylindrical box with a slot for the light, which went up and down: you stopped it with a screw. He replaced the boom with a metal cord that, when bent, creates friction and enables the lamp to be in position without requiring any screws.
Flos
Flos is a globally renowned Italian lighting brand celebrated for its cutting-edge design, innovative technology, and timeless appeal. Since 1962, Flos has collaborated with some of the world's most influential designers and architects—including Achille Castiglioni, Philippe Starck, and Patricia Urquiola—to create iconic fixtures that push the boundaries of form and function. From sculptural pendants and minimalist floor lamps to architectural lighting systems, each Flos piece is a blend of artistic expression and technical precision.