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 different from a traditional chandelier?
Rather than concealing the light source behind shades or crystal, Gino Sarfatti exposed the bare bulb as an intentional design element. The 2097's value lies in reduction: the steel armature and open bulbs create presence through geometry and repetition, not decoration.
What bulb type does the 2097/18 UL use?
The 2097/18 UL is fitted with E12 candelabra-base sockets and is compatible with both incandescent and LED bulbs rated up to 15W per socket. LED equivalents are recommended for thermal management given the enclosed cluster of eighteen sources.
Which finish works best in a contemporary interior?
Chrome reads as the most architecturally neutral, receding against white or concrete ceilings. Matte black adds graphic weight and contrast, while brass introduces warmth and a more referential quality that bridges contemporary and mid-century interiors.
What ceiling height is recommended for the 2097/18?
Given the fixture's visual mass and the spread of its arms, ceilings of at least 10 feet allow the 2097/18 to be appreciated as a whole form. In taller spaces, the adjustable cable or rod suspension can be used to position the fixture at eye-engaging height rather than pushing it flush to the ceiling.
Is Gino Sarfatti considered important in the history of lighting design?
Sarfatti is widely regarded as one of the most consequential lighting designers of the twentieth century. As founder of Arteluce and a prolific inventor of over 400 fixtures, he approached each design as an engineering and philosophical problem, insisting that the light source itself should be treated as the primary aesthetic element.
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