
Fil de Fer

The origins
Fil de Fer is a lighting fixture made of shaped, woven aluminium wire, which is lit on the inside by tiny bulbs. Designed and made by Enzo Catellani, it is the creation closest to his heart. Developed almost twenty years ago for a special commission, it was never used for that particular project and was hung up in his workshop. Each time it was switched on, it enchanted everyone with its special, magical atmosphere. Enzo Catellani decided then to continue working on it.
The lamp was later placed on the market and quickly became the most iconic lighting fixture in the Catellani & Smith range.
If you want to make beautiful things, you have to produce them in a beautiful place.
The making of
If you want to make beautiful things, you have to produce them in a beautiful place.
More details

Available versions
- aluminium wire anodized in gold
- natural aluminium wire
Datasheet
Type
Materials and colours
Light source
LED bulb G4 12V DC 12x1W / energy class G / lumen 900 / K 2700 / CRI 80
Ø 70 cm
LED bulb G4 12V DC 18x1W / energy class G / lumen 1350 / K 2700 / CRI 80
Ø 100 cm
LED bulb G4 12V DC 24x1W / energy class G / lumen 1800 / K 2700 / CRI 80
Power supply
(110V available with not dimmable driver)
Dimensions
sphere Ø 50 cm,
weight 8 Kg
sphere Ø 70 cm,
weight 10 Kg
sphere Ø 100 cm,
weight 16 Kg
base Ø 21 x H 10,5 cm
susp. cable 170 cm
to be cut to size
Order code
F5SL | Ø 50 cm / aluminium |
F5SLG | Ø 50 cm / gold |
F7SL | Ø 70 cm / aluminium |
F7SLG | Ø 70 cm / gold |
F10SL | Ø 100 cm / aluminium |
F10SLG | Ø 100 cm / gold |
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