Bilia Table Lamp
Bilia by Gio Ponti for FontanaArte balances a white blown-glass sphere on a sharply tapered metal cone.
The satin glass diffuses the light, emphasizing the contrast between the rounded shade and geometric base. This corded table lamp uses an E12 bulb and includes dimming control, with several metal finishes giving the same form different expressions.
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- Brand
- Fontana Arte
- Collection
- Bilia
- Designer
- Gio Ponti
- Design year
- 1932
- Descriptor
- Table lamp with blown glass globe and metal cone
- Country
- Italy
- Light source
- Bulb not included
- Bulb
- E12, 46 W max
- Dimming
- Dimmer included
- IP rating
- IP20
- Dimensions
- Height 16.9″ · Diameter 7.9″
- Materials
- 01Satin blown-glass globe
The spherical diffuser rests above a tapered metal cone.
- 02E12 socket and dimmer
The included control adjusts illumination from the replaceable bulb.
- 0316.9 in overall height
The corded lamp has a 7.9 in diameter glass shade.
Bilia is a corded table lamp combining a blown-glass sphere with a tapered metal cone.
The satin-treated diffuser spreads light above the geometric base. Several metal treatments preserve the same 16.9 inch height and 7.9 inch diameter. An E12 lamp holder and included dimming control adjust the light for a tabletop or console.
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Milanese lighting that gives glass and geometric form a central role, from enduring table lamps to contemporary fixtures.
Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti was an architect and designer whose work also encompassed painting, graphics and set design. A graduate of the Politecnico di Milano, he helped establish FontanaArte with Pietro Chiesa in 1932. His designs for the company include the Bilia, 0024 and Pirellone lamps, alongside furniture and architectural projects.
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