TARAXACUM 88 S2

Breathtaking, unique, extravagant – the Taraxacum 88 S2 is a light object that perfectly combines functionality, form and fascination. Designer Achille Castiglioni was already 70 years old when he took over in 1988. pendant light The Taraxacum 88 S2 was designed by Castiglioni. The industrial designer's decades of experience and knowledge of form and design, materials, and manufacturing flowed into the design of the Taraxacum lighting series. While Castiglioni's earlier lighting designs were previously manufactured by other companies, the Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp has been produced by Castiglioni from the outset. Flos manufactured.

Inspired by the dandelion clock, the representation of a dandelion flower, Achille Castiglioni named his round light sculpture after the dandelion's botanical name, Taraxacum. Like the dandelion clock, which sends its parachute-like seeds out into the world with a breath of wind, the Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp directs its beams of light outwards, illuminating its surroundings. The viewer is captivated by the special charm of the Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp even before it is illuminated. The lamp's very form embodies elegance, lightness, and luxury. This applies to both the Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp and its smaller sibling, the Taraxacum 88 S2., Taraxacum 88 S1 and the Taraxacum 88 C/W wall and ceiling light.

But not only visually white The Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp is sure to impress. Its design is as simple as it is ingenious. Twenty polished aluminum triangles form the heart of the Taraxacum 88 S2, creating a nearly circular lamp body. These triangles are mechanically held together by metal rods. With a diameter of 105 centimeters, the pendant lamp is equipped with a 6-meter-long, fabric-covered power cable. A steel tension cable and a matching canopy are robust enough to keep the 14.2-kilogram Taraxacum 88 S2 lamp balanced. The lamp body is fitted with 120 globe bulbs, arranged around its perimeter to emphasize its spherical shape. The globe bulbs are in TAGWERC Design STORE items are available separately and feature modern and energy-saving LED lighting technology.

The distinctive design, combined with sophisticated technology, makes the Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp by Flos the ideal light-giving companion. Whether in a period building, on a staircase, in a gallery, in a foyer, lobby, or reception area – the Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp is perfect as a lighting accent and light sculpture. As a highlight at home or in a professional setting – the Flos Taraxacum 88 S2 from the TAGWERC Design Store is guaranteed to provide the perfect accent for an exclusive ambiance.

The Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp by Flos, available at the TAGWERC Design STORE, is a classic design created in 1988 by the Italian design icon Achille Castiglioni in the industrial design style. The Taraxacum 88 S2 provides direct, all-around light and is fitted with 120 E27 bulbs, each with a maximum wattage of 28 watts. At TAGWERC, the official partner of Flos, you can find the Taraxacum 88 S2 pendant lamp in all available finishes, as well as spare parts and bulbs for the Taraxacum lighting series.