Description

Afra and Tobia Scarpa are among the most important figures in postwar Italian design. Active since the 1960s, they combined craftsmanship, material research, and formal rigor, making a decisive contribution to the definition of contemporary Italian design language. Their work sits between industry and unique piece, with constant attention to construction quality and the poetic dimension of objects.

Their design approach is characterized by the ability to transform everyday objects into iconic pieces, where function and aesthetics coexist in perfect balance. Collaborating with key companies in Italian design, they developed products that remain international benchmarks today.

Among their most notable creations for Flos is the Abatina, a piece that perfectly synthesizes their idea of light as a design material. The Abatina reinterprets the concept of the table lamp, where structure becomes essential and light takes on an almost architectural role within space.

The design of the Abatina is based on a simple yet refined geometry, where materials and proportions are carefully balanced to create harmony between visual lightness and formal solidity. The fabric or technical diffuser softens the light, generating a warm and atmospheric glow, while the structure remains discreet yet distinctive.

The Abatina fully expresses the philosophy of Afra and Tobia Scarpa: designing objects capable of lasting over time, where function is never separated from emotion. In this balance between rigor and sensitivity lies the enduring relevance of their contribution to Italian design.