Is it an unknown moon, an astronauts helmet, the external shell of a creature from another dimension? Planet is most certainly not your traditional lamp, but rather an unconventional illuminating object: Another successful result of Foscarini’s research activities.

The initial challenge was to create a fabric lamp that was completely empty and without an inner frame. The idea was to create a load-bearing seam, which would be simultaneously structural and decorative. Inspiration came from a system devised for the "smart clothing" used by astronauts, where external embroidery stitched with a special yarn allows the suit to adhere to the body, retaining total flexibility and freedom of movement, even in zero gravity.

By reinterpreting this technology - conceived for containing and used here for supporting - Foscarini reinvented a familiar spherical object called Planet. A special yarn has been sewn onto the fabric surface which, when exposed to high temperatures, changes its molecular structure, stiffining it into a support.

This material, depending on the colour also marks the personality of the lamp. Like the surface of the moon, the embroidered lines resemble the rifts and mountains of this luminous body. The two sizes 80cm and 50cm blend seamlessly with any setting - from contract to domestic environments. With Planet, Foscarini continues to explore the universe of lighting, with thrilling and all-new results, every time.

Light Bulbs (not included)

Planet Grande

Halogen energy saver 1x150w E27

Flourescent 1x42w GX24q-4

Planet Piccola

Halogen energy saver 1x105w E27

Flourescent 1x32w GX24q-3