
Fil de Fer F

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.
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The making of
Our products are hand-crafted in Italy, close to the banks of the river Serio, near Bergamo.
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Available versions
- aluminium wire anodized in gold
- natural aluminium wire
Datasheet
Type
Materials and colours
Light source
LED bulb G4 12V DC 8x1,5W / energy class A+ / lumen 1200 / K 2700 / CRI 85
Ø 50 cm
LED bulb G4 12V DC 10x1,5W / energy class A+ / lumen 1500 / K 2700 / CRI 85
Ø 70 cm
LED bulb G4 12V DC 15x1,5W / energy class A+ / lumen 2250 / K 2700 / CRI 85
Ø 100 cm
LED bulb G4 12V DC 20x1,5W / energy class A+ / lumen 3000 / K 2700 / CRI 85
Power supply
Dimensions
sphere Ø 30, 50, 70, 100 cm,
dimmer Ø 12×3 cm,
cable from sphere to dimmer 170 cm,
cable from dimmer to plug driver 100 cm
Order code
F3L | Ø 30 cm / aluminium |
F3LG | Ø 30 cm / gold |
F5L | Ø 50 cm / aluminium |
F5LG | Ø 50 cm / gold |
F7L | Ø 70 cm / aluminium |
F7LG | Ø 70 cm / gold |
F10L | Ø 100 cm / aluminium |
F10LG | Ø 100 cm / gold |
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