2097/18 UL
Made by Flos
Gino Sarfatti conceived the 2097 in 1958 as a deliberate act of reduction. Where the traditional chandelier accumulated crystal, ornament, and ceremony, Sarfatti stripped the form to its core: a central body, radiating arms, and the bare bulb as both light source and visual subject.
The 2097/18 extends this logic across eighteen arms, each terminated with a clear bulb that broadcasts light in every direction without shade or diffuser. Nothing is hidden. The structure itself is the aesthetic statement.
- Steel armature with 18 radiating arms
- Available in brass, chrome, and matte black
- Each finish shifts the fixture's atmosphere: brass reads warm and ceremonial, chrome cool and architectural, matte black graphic and precise
- UL-listed for the North American market
Produced by Flos, the 2097/18 carries the silhouette of something grand while refusing every gesture of excess. It is a fixture that has earned its place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, and it remains one of the most referenced pendant forms in postwar Italian design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Flos 2097 chandelier a design icon?
Gino Sarfatti designed the 2097 in 1958 as a radical reinterpretation of the chandelier form, replacing ornament and crystal with a bare steel armature and exposed bulbs. Its reduction of the chandelier to pure structure and light source placed it among the most influential postwar Italian lighting designs, and it is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
What is the difference between the 2097/18 and 2097/50?
The numbers refer to the quantity of radiating arms and bulbs: the 2097/18 has eighteen arms, while the 2097/50 has fifty. The 18-arm version suits spaces where presence is desired without overwhelming scale, whereas the 50-arm version commands larger volumes such as double-height entries or grand dining rooms.
What bulbs does the Flos 2097/18 use?
The 2097/18 is designed for small-base candelabra bulbs. Because the exposed bulb is integral to the fixture's aesthetic, the bulb type and color temperature are worth considering carefully, as they directly affect the character of the light and the visual warmth of the armature finish.
Which finish works best in a contemporary interior?
Each of the three finishes, brass, chrome, and matte black, produces a distinct atmosphere. Brass reads warm and ceremonial, suiting materials like marble, natural oak, or aged leather. Chrome is cooler and more architectural, pairing well with concrete or lacquered surfaces. Matte black is the most graphic, emphasizing the structural geometry of the arms.
Is the Flos 2097/18 UL listed for use in the United States?
Yes. The UL designation in the product name indicates that this version is certified to Underwriters Laboratories standards, making it compliant for residential and commercial electrical installations throughout the United States and Canada.
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