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Big Bang Pendant Lamp by Foscarini

Big Bang Pendant Lamp

The Big Bang Pendant Lamp by Foscarini interlocks translucent methacrylate planes around a white aluminum structure.

Designed by Vicente Garcia Jimenez and Enrico Franzolini, it sends light downward and diffuses it through the crossing surfaces. White versions include standard, large and extra-large sizes; the standard size offers both integrated LED and separately supplied bulb configurations.

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Brand
Foscarini
Collection
Big Bang
Designer
Vicente Garcia Jimenez, Enrico Franzolini
Design year
2005
Descriptor
Pendant lamp with intersecting acrylic panels
Country
Italy
Light source
Big Bang: Bulb not includedBig Bang LED: LED includedBig Bang L LED: LED includedBig Bang XL LED: LED included
Bulb
Big Bang: RSC, 200 W max
Wattage
Big Bang LED: 41 WBig Bang L LED: 66 WBig Bang XL LED: 98 W
Color temperature
3000 K
Light output
Big Bang LED: 3,260 lmBig Bang L LED: 6,084 lmBig Bang XL LED: 9,126 lm
Color rendering
CRI over 90
Dimming
Big Bang: DimmableBig Bang LED: Dimmable (1–10 V, Lutron)Big Bang L LED: Dimmable (1–10 V)Big Bang XL LED: Dimmable (1–10 V)
Voltage
120–277 V on some versions
Listing
ETL listed (United States and Canada)
Weight
Big Bang: 11.9 lbBig Bang LED: 16.3 lbBig Bang L LED: 46.1 lbBig Bang XL LED: 83.2 lb
Materials
Dimensions
  • Big Bang
  • Big Bang L
  • Big Bang XL
Drawn by Foscarini. Sizes in inches.Click here to open the spec sheet
Key Features
  1. 01
    Six interlocking panels

    Shaped methacrylate panels fit together through cut slots to diffuse light around the suspended body.

  2. 02
    Three body widths

    Standard, large and extra-large versions measure 37¾, 51⅜ and 71¾ inches wide.

  3. 03
    Size-specific LED output

    Standard, large and extra-large LEDs deliver 3260, 6084 and 9126 lumens respectively at 3000 K.

AI Summary

The Big Bang Pendant Lamp by Foscarini combines crossing acrylic panels with downward and diffused light.

Six translucent methacrylate pieces interlock around an aluminum structure. Three sizes range from 37¾ to 71¾ inches wide, with dimmable 3000 K LEDs in each size and a separate bulb configuration in the standard size. The intersecting planes reflect light while screening the source from direct view.

Generated by AI from the manufacturer's specifications and product data. Confirm details with your consultant before ordering.

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