planet suspension lamp

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 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, stiffening it into a support. This material, depending on the color, 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 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.