Foscarini Rituals 2 Glass Ceiling Light

Foscarini Rituals – handblown glass ceiling light

The Rituals ceiling light from the premium Venetian lighting brand Foscarini appears as thin and delicate as a Japanese paper lantern. This rice-paper effect is created by the intricate grooved pattern that runs horizontally across the lampshade of the ceiling light. In fact, Rituals is not made of paper, but of high-quality, handblown opal glass. The grooves in the glass surface are created using a special industrial process based on the craft of glass grinding. During this process, the glass is not rotated in the mould; instead, it acquires its distinctive decoration through a negative pattern in the mould.

The fine grooves create a stunning interplay of light and shadow on the ceiling and the surrounding walls. The simple, almost style-neutral design of the ceiling light allows for a wide range of applications. Rituals can be combined well with other types and sizes of lights from the same range to create an even greater impact as an ensemble.

Since 1994, the designer couple Ludovica and Roberto Palomba have run their own design studio in Milan. They work for many international brands and have already received numerous awards, including the Compasso d’Oro, a renowned Italian industrial design award.