FLOS Parentesi – floor-standing pendant light, black

A truly extraordinary lighting piece: the Parentesi pendant light by FLOS defies easy classification and epitomises the extraordinary

Is it a floor lamp, a pendant light, or perhaps both? It is certainly not always necessary to categorise things, but if one tries to do so with this light, one quickly reaches one’s limits. Even if one were to identify this design piece as a pendant light, one would soon realise that almost everything about it is anything but classic or ordinary. To begin with, it cannot be hung above something – a table, for example – because, in addition to the ceiling mounting, a space on the floor is always required to position the Parentesi correctly. Nor does it feature a traditional lampshade, as found on most living-room lights – no, a simple spotlight provides direct light. This can be directed as required and is fitted with a switch. Parentesi may not be a typical light fitting, but it is certainly an attractive design piece and a useful light!

FLOS has been in existence for over 50 years now. Working with a team of renowned designers, the company creates distinctive, high-quality lights that have gained widespread international recognition and won numerous awards.