A simple sphere, placed in an apparently impossible equilibrium, on a cone that serves as its base. This is one of Gio Ponti's many magic tricks, designed in 1932. The counterweight of two basic geometric shapes creates Bilia, an original, perfectly proportioned light. An unpretentious composition, enriched by the extraordinary balance of its proportions and the elegant discretion of non-reflecting materials. Light is diffused and enhanced by the geometric simplicity of design. In designing Bilia, Gio Ponti imagined a smaller model in a dynamic range of colours. From the handwritten notes of the original project, Fontana Arte also offers Bilia Mini in new breathtaking chromatic variations.
Technology
1 x 6W LED E14 (2700K, 470lm) or 1 x 46W HA E14 (2700K, 700lm) - light-intensity control