Armadillo lampshade table lamp suspension. Patricia Urquiola

Lampshade (only) in polycarbonate created in 2013 by designer patricia urquiola. Made in italy by flos. To create the tatou collection, patricia urquiola was inspired by japanese armor: a set of metal buckles carefully tied with ribbons. This construction has been simplified to give life to a line of three-dimensional lampshades, mass-produced but with a strong artisanal imprint. The name "tatou" (meaning armadillo in french) was chosen by patricia urquiola thinking of the animal known for its skin with overlapping plates. The lampshade from the tatou collection plays on an effect of full and empty, transparency and opacity. Perforated, it emits direct light, directed both downwards and upwards, casting delicate shadows on the floor and wall.

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