Sorry Giotto 3 Floor Lamp
Made by Catellani & Smith
Designed by Enzo Catellani
Enzo Catellani's Sorry Giotto 3 begins with the circle, one of geometry's oldest and most considered forms. Three copper rings, hand-painted in a distinctive blue, are suspended at graduated diameters of 60, 50, and 40 centimeters, creating a composition that reads as drawing in space before the lamp is even switched on.
When illuminated, the rings dissolve into arcs of warm light. The structure recedes, and what remains is atmosphere. Catellani & Smith has long treated the craft of light-making as a sculptural pursuit, and Sorry Giotto is among the clearest expressions of that sensibility. It earned the Wallpaper* Design Award in 2012 for Best Floor Light, a recognition of its rare ability to be both minimal and emotionally resonant.
- Three hand-painted copper rings: 60, 50, and 40 cm in diameter
- Black painted stem and base, 35 x 20 cm footprint
- Blue hand-painted wires and integrated black floor dimmer
- Overall height: 220 cm
- Handcrafted in Italy
The floor dimmer allows precise calibration of the mood. At full brightness, the rings assert themselves as form. Dimmed, they become something closer to a whisper, present without demanding attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Sorry Giotto floor lamp?
The Sorry Giotto was designed by Enzo Catellani, founder of the Italian lighting atelier Catellani & Smith. Catellani is known for his hands-on, craft-driven approach, and many of his pieces, including Sorry Giotto, involve direct handwork in their production.
What is the light source used in the Sorry Giotto 3?
The Sorry Giotto 3 uses LED light sources integrated discreetly into the copper rings, allowing the rings themselves to appear as luminous arcs rather than conventional lamp shades or bulb housings.
Why are the copper rings hand-painted rather than powder-coated?
Hand-painting is central to Catellani & Smith's production philosophy. It introduces subtle variation in tone and finish across each piece, ensuring that no two lamps are precisely identical and preserving the artisanal character of the object.
What does the Wallpaper* Design Award recognition mean for this lamp?
Sorry Giotto received the Wallpaper* Design Award for Best Floor Light in 2012, a peer-reviewed recognition from one of design's most authoritative publications. It signals the lamp's standing not just as a commercial product but as a considered contribution to contemporary lighting design.
Is the Sorry Giotto 3 appropriate for a double-height or large residential space?
At 220 cm tall with rings spanning up to 60 cm in diameter, the Sorry Giotto 3 has genuine presence in a large room, though its graphic linearity and restrained footprint allow it to hold its own in more intimate settings as well. Its visual weight comes from composition rather than mass.
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