Foscarini Tartan Pendant

The Foscarini Tartan Pendant is a hand‑blown ceiling pendant designed by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba. Its rounded, oblate shade and flattened top and base carry a tartan‑inspired relief that gives the fitting a sculptural presence in interior spaces.

The form is defined by intersecting lines and gentle folds across the glass surface, producing a graphic grid that reads as texture and pattern. A circular opening at the base allows direct, controlled downward light while the textured surface diffuses light around the body of the shade; the fitting is suspended on a slim central support wire with a separate sinuous transparent power cord.

The shade is hand‑blown translucent glass with a cool, pale grey or misty blue tint, produced using a specialised blowing technique intended to recreate the visual effect of Scottish tartan fabric in glass. The combination of precise glasswork and surface relief is central to the lamp’s character and finish.

Light is delivered as soft, diffused ambient illumination with a more focused downward component through the base aperture. The textured surface creates an interplay of highlights and shadow across the shade, so the pendant contributes atmosphere and visual balance as part of a layered lighting scheme.

Note the IP20 rating: this pendant is specified for indoor use only. Technical details for lamps, driver or dimming are not stated in the product data and should be confirmed on the technical sheet or with our project team; the manufacturer provides a one‑year warranty.

As part of a considered lighting scheme the Foscarini Tartan Pendant offers a confidently crafted focal point that sculpts ambience rather than simply supplying light. At Lighting Design Online we provide design-led guidance and professional assurance to help you specify the correct lamping, mounting height and complementary layers of light so the finished space reads with clarity and calm.