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FOSCARINI
PANORAMICA

PANORAMICA

Product catalog summary

Overview
The Foscarini Panoramica 2015/16 catalog showcases an extensive range of innovative lighting products combining craftsmanship and diverse design. It features contributions from 33 designers, utilizing 20 materials, 46 finishes, 18 lighting technologies, 31 colors, across 55 lamp families and 201 models.

1. Company Philosophy and Technical Approach

Foscarini integrates passion for light with a blend of artisan tradition and modern industrial processes. Collaborations with both established and emerging international designers result in unique lighting solutions that emphasize subtle technological innovation and storytelling through design.

2. Product Categories and Design Highlights

The catalog is organized into key product categories, each with notable models and lighting technologies:

Table Lamps: Includes models such as Anisha, Behive, Binic, Birdie, Caboche, and Twiggy, featuring LED retrofit, halogen, and fluorescent lighting.
Floor Lamps: Models like Rituals, Tress, Twiggy, Gregg, and Havana offer various sizes and halogen or LED technologies.
Outdoor Lighting: Durable and aesthetic models including Allegretto, Solar Outdoor, Uto, and Big Bang designed for exterior use.
Suspension Lamps: Designs such as Chouchin Reverse, Giga-Lite, Gregg, and Spokes utilize LED retrofit, halogen, and fluorescent technologies.
Ceiling and Wall Lamps: Featuring models like Bahia, Birdie, Big Bang, Caboche, and Rituals with multiple light source compatibilities.
Accessories: Includes decentralization kits and canopies to support flexible installation.

3. Technical Specifications and Lighting Technologies

Each model is detailed with precise dimensions (diameter, height, length, depth) in metric and imperial units. Lighting technologies include LED retrofit, integrated LED, halogen, and fluorescent, chosen to optimize energy efficiency, lighting quality, and design integrity.

4. Design and Material Innovation

Foscarini combines traditional craftsmanship with industrial techniques, offering a broad palette of materials and finishes. This diversity enhances both aesthetic appeal and functional performance across lamp families.

5. Quality and Testing

A dedicated technical department and testing laboratory ensure all products meet stringent standards for durability, safety, and lighting effectiveness.

6. Summary of Key Parameters

Designers: 33
Materials: 20
Finishes: 46
Technologies: 18
Colors: 31
Lamp Families: 55
Models: 201

These parameters support informed selection for diverse architectural and interior lighting applications.

7. Best Practices and Recommendations

Foscarini encourages using lighting as an atmospheric element, advising attention to the interplay of materials, finishes, and light sources to create unique environments while maintaining energy efficiency and design coherence.

Detailed Product Sections

Suspension Lamps

Giga-Lite (Marc Sadler, 2004): Ø 50 cm × H 40 cm, compatible with LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Gregg (Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, 2007): Available in three sizes, supports LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Havana (Jozeph Forakis, 1993): Ø 23 cm × H 130 cm, supports LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Plass (Luca Nichetto): Multiple sizes, LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Rituals (Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, 2013-2014): Multiple sizes, LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Spokes (Garcia Cumini, 2015): LED only, two sizes.
Lightweight (Tom Dixon, 1995): Halogen only.
Tress (Marc Sadler): Various sizes, LED retrofit and halogen options.

Ceiling and Wall Lamps

Bahia (Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere, 2010): LED and fluorescent.
Birdie (Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, 2012): LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Big Bang (Enrico Franzolini and Vicente Garcia Jimenez, 2006): Halogen.
Blob s (Karim Rashid, 2002): Fluorescent.
Gregg (Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, 2007): LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Nuage (Philippe Nigro, 2012): Fluorescent.
Tivu (Jozeph Forakis, 2011): Fluorescent, halogen.
Caboche (Patricia Urquiola with Eliana Gerotto, 2006): Halogen.
Rituals (Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, 2015): LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.

Wall Lamps

Aplomb (Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere, 2014): LED only.
Bit (Ferruccio Laviani, 1993): Multiple sizes, LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Caboche (Patricia Urquiola with Eliana Gerotto, 2006): Halogen.
Flip (Simon Pengelly, 2013): LED, halogen.
Havana (Jozeph Forakis, 1993): LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Kite (Marc Sadler, 2003): LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Lake (Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere, 2015): LED only.
Le Soleil (Vicente Garcia Jimenez, 2013): Fluorescent.
Rituals (Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, 2015): LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.
Tress (Marc Sadler, 2011): Halogen.
Tutù (Valerio Bottin, 2001): LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen.

Accessories

Kit B: Decentralization for steel cable supports.
Kit C: Decentralization for self-supporting power cable.
Kit F: Steel cable decentralization kit with 3 cable supports and white canopy.
Kit M: Electrical decentralization canopy for up to 4 lamps.

Technical and Corporate Information

Includes Foscarini's contact details for Italy and the USA, certifications (UNI EN ISO 9001 and 14001), and credits for design, photography, and production. The catalog underscores Foscarini's commitment to quality, innovation, and design diversity.

Summary

This catalog is a detailed reference for architects, designers, and lighting professionals seeking high-quality, versatile lighting solutions. It emphasizes design innovation, technical precision, and installation flexibility, supporting a wide range of architectural and interior lighting applications.

Catalog excerpts

Panoramica — 33 designer, 20 materiali, 46 finiture, 18 tecnologie, 31 colori, 55 famiglie di lampade, 201 modelli diversi.

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Panoramica — 33 designer, 20 materiali, 46 finiture, 18 tecnologie, 31 colori, 55 famiglie di lampade, 201 modelli diversi.

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Appassionati per la luce — Passionate about light photography by Gianluca Vassallo Dietro a ogni modello della collezione Foscarini, ci sono persone che ogni giorno lavorano con il cuore, la testa, le mani. Immaginando nuovi modi di accendere un’atmosfera. Ricercando forme semplici eppure inconfondibili, nelle quali l’innovazione tecnologica e sempre presente, senza ostentazione. Behind every Foscarini collection model there are individuals who work with their hearts, heads and hands every single day. Creating new ways to light up the atmosphere. Researching new straightforward but unmistakable...

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Appassionati per la luce — Passionate about light Esplorando il mondo dei materiali più diversi, delle antiche tecniche artigianali e dei moderni processi industriali, in collaborazione con designer affermati ed emergenti della scena internazionale. Ecco perché, un po’ come accade in una grande famiglia, ogni modello Foscarini ha una storia differente, un carattere speciale, un fascino tutto suo: scopriteli uno a uno, nelle pagine di questo catalogo. Exploring the most diverse material universes, time-worn artisan techniques and modern industrial processes in partnership with famous and emerging...

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Indice generale — Product’s overview Lampade da tavolo e da terra — Table and floor lamps Anisha Lievore Altherr Molina, 2011 → p. 016 Behive Werner Aisslinger, 2011 → p. 017 Tress Marc Sadler, 2009 → p 032 Binic Ionna Vautrin, 2010 → p. 018 Birdie Metal L+R Palomba, 2014 → p. 020 Caboche Urquiola + Gerotto, 2005 → p. 021 Yoko Anderssen & Voll, 2013 → p. 035 Doll Ionna Vautrin, 2012 → p. 022 Twiggy xl Marc Sadler, 2008 → p 033 Esa Lievore Altherr Molina, 1996 → p. 023 Lumiere Rodolfo Dordoni, 1990 → p. 026 Aplomb Lucidi e Pevere, 2013 → p. 036 Caboche Urquiola + Gerotto, 2005 → p. 038 Colibrì...

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Indice generale — Product’s overview Lampade da terra, da esterno e da sospensione — Floor, outdoor and suspension lamps Magneto Giulio lacchetti, 2011 ^ p. 044 Mite Marc Sadler, 2000 ^ p. 046 Orbital Ferruccio Laviani, 1992 ^ p. 047 Stewie Luca Nichetto, 2012 ^ p. 045 Solar Outdoor Uto Jean Marie Massaud, 2011 Lagranja Design, 2005 Tress Marc Sadler, 2008 ^ p. 048 Tress Stilo Marc Sadler, 2011 ^ p. 049 Tuareg Twiggy Ferruccio Laviani, 2013 Marc Sadler, 2006 Allegretto Suspension ^ Atelier OT, 2009 ^ p. 064 Twiggy lettura Marc Sadler, 2008 ^ p. 053 Aplomb Lucidi e Pevere, 2010 ^...

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011 Indice generale — Product’s overview Lampade da sospensione, accessori — Suspension lamps, accessories Chouchin Reverse lonna Vautrin, 2015 ^ p. 073 Giga-Lite Marc Sadler, 2004 ^ p.074 Gregg Havana L+R Palomba, 2007 Jozeph Forakis, 1993 Supernova Ferruccio Laviani, 2000 ^ p. 092 Tite Marc Sadler, 2000 ^ p. 094 Tress Marc Sadler, 2009 ^ p. 095 Tress grande Marc Sadler, 2009 ^ p. 096 Jamaica Marc Sadler, 2011 ^ p. 077 Le Soleil Vicente Garcia Jimenez, 2009 ^ p.078 Tress stilo Marc Sadler, 2011 ^ p. 097 Troag Luca Nichetto, 2010 ^ p. 098 Tropico Giulio lacchetti, 2008 ^ p. 099 Twiggy Marc...

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013 Indice generale — Product’s overview Lampade da soffitto e da parete — Ceiling and wall lamps Rosone multiplo lineare Kit decentramento Linear multiple canopy Decentralization kit Folio Urbinati + Vecchiato, 1990 ^ p. 113 Lumiere xxl + xxs Rodolfo Dordoni, 2010 ^ p. 115 Nuage Philippe Nigro, 2012 ^ p. 116 Tivu Jozeph Forakis, 2011 ^ p. 117 Twiggy Marc Sadler, 2007 ^ p.121 Bahia mini L+R Palomba, 2015 ^ p. 107 Big Bang Franzolini + Garcia Jimenez, 2006 ^ p. 108 Blob S Karim Rashid, 2002 ^ p. 109 Parete — Wall ^ Lucidi e Pevere, 2014 ^ p.122 Bahia Lucidi e Pevere, 2010 ^ p. 106 - 107...

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015 Indice generale — Product’s overview Lampade da parete — Wall lamps Blob S Karim Rashid, 2002 ^ p. 109 Caboche Circus Urquiola + Gerotto, 2006 Defne Koz, 1994 Double Valerio Bottin, 1996 ^ p.126 Nuage Philippe Nigro, 2012 ^ p. 116 Tivu Jozeph Forakis, 2011 ^ p. 117 Tress Marc Sadler, 2011 ^ p. 136 Ellepi Alessandra Matilde, 2003 ^ p. 111 Falena Lucidi e Pevere, 2011 ^ p.112 Fields Vicente Garcia Jimenes, 2007 ^ p.127 Flip Simon Pengelly, 2013 ^ p.128 Tutu Valerio Bottin, 2001 ^ p.137 Folio Urbinati + Vecchiato, 1990 ^ p. 113 Havana Jozeph Forakis, 1993 ^ p. 129 Innerlight Simon Pengelly,...

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Tavolo, Table Ludovica e Roberto Palomba, 2011

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Tavolo, Table Ludovica e Roberto Palomba, 2014 Patricia Urquiola con Eliana Gerotto, 2005 Birdie Metal

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Tavolo, Table

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Tavolo, Table

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Tavolo, Table Plass media Poly Gregg Ludovica e Roberto Palomba, 2011 Ø 34 - 13 1/4’’ × H 51 - 20’’ LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen

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Tavolo, Table Rituals xl Ludovica e Roberto Palomba, 2015 0 40 - 15 3/4’’ x H 41 - 16 1/4’’ LED retrofit, halogen

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Tavolo, Table

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Tavolo, Table

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Terra, Floor Paolo Lucidi e Luca Pevere, 2013 Ludovica e Roberto Palomba, 2011

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Terra, Floor Ludovica e Roberto Palomba, 2010

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Terra, Floor Jean Marie Massaud, 2013 Ø 23 - 9 1/16’’ × H 172 - 66 7/8’’ LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen

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Terra, Floor

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Terra, Floor

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Terra, Floor Tress Stilo

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Terra, Floor

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Terra, Floor Twiggy lettura

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Havana outdoor terra Jozeph Forakis, 2005 0 23 - 9 1/16’’ x H 170 / 143 - 67’’/156 1/2’’ LED retrofit, fluorescent, halogen

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Esterno, Outdoor outdoor sospensione outdoor sospensione Jozeph Forakis, 2005 Ludovica e Roberto Palomba, 2013

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Esterno, Outdoor Jean Marie Massaud, 2011

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Esterno, Outdoor

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Sospensione, Suspension

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Sospensione, Suspension Paolo Lucidi e Luca Pevere, 2010 Allegretto Assai: Ø 76 - 29 7/8’’ × H 87 - 34 3/32’’ Allegretto Vivace: Ø 50 - 19 7/8’’ × H 70 - 27 13/32’’ Allegretto Ritmico: Ø 51 - 20 1/8’’ × H 58 - 22 11/16’’ LED retrofit, halogen

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