A simple sphere, placed in an apparently impossible equilibrium, on a cone that serves as its base. This is one of Gio Ponti's many magic tricks, designed in 1932. The counterbalance of two elementary geometric shapes creates
Bilia, an original, perfectly proportioned luminaire. An unpretentious composition, enriched by the extraordinary balance of its proportions and the elegant discretion of non-reflecting materials. Light is diffused and enhanced by the geometric simplicity of design. When designing
Bilia, Gio Ponti had imagined a smaller version in a range of dynamic colours. Based on the handwritten notes of the original project,
Fontana Arte offers
Bilia Mini in breathtaking new chromatic variations.