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Bottega Veneta x Flos
*600 Ways to Glow
written Monica de Luna
Rewind to 1966. Gino Sarfatti’s Model 600 lamp broke rules and boundaries, proving that lighting could flex, adapt, and surprise.
Now, Bottega Veneta, Italy’s high priest of leather luxe, has partnered with Flos to breathe new life into Sarfatti’s icon. The result? A lamp that fuses sculptural statement with timeless vision.
Gino Sarfatti, born in Venice in 1912, had a talent for twisting conventional ideas into something organic, fluid, and unapologetically modern. The Model 600 embodied this ethos with its soft, lead-shot leather base that reshaped the idea of rigidity in design. The same year saw Bottega Veneta experimenting with leather techniques that would define its legacy.
In the latest reinterpretation, Bottega Veneta transforms the Model 600 into a tactile masterpiece. Sarfatti’s smooth leather base now flaunts the unmistakable Intrecciato weave—a textured signature that defines Bottega’s craft. Another iteration, the Intreccio Foulard, amplifies the design’s visual dynamism while maintaining its core identity.
With advanced LED technology, the lamp balances the iconic bulb silhouette with contemporary functionality. The light flows seamlessly between direct and indirect, adapting to the angle of its reflector. Whether placed on a floor or table, it commands the space with a magnetic presence.
Color choices add personality to the design. Black and grey offer understated elegance, while red and emerald green (our most favorite) bring a sense of indulgence. Then there’s that green—the unmistakable Bottega Veneta hue that turns heads. Available in two sizes, the Model 600 redefines how a design piece integrates into modern living.
This collaboration shows how two icons—one in avant-garde lighting, the other in craftsmanship—combine to create something transcendent. It is a dialogue between decades, a modern heirloom with presence and vision.
The new Model 600 embodies the spirit of innovation, bridging design history with forward-thinking creativity. The collaboration between Flos and Bottega Veneta illuminates space and the evolving story of Italian design.