Flos Tatou Pendant Light

Designed by Patricia UrquiolaManufactured by Flos  “Tatou is French for armadillo: the mammal famous for its structure made up of plates of bone covered with a protective layer of horn. ‘Tatou’ has an emotional sound to it, which I think is consistent with the emotional function of this object.” Patricia UrquiolaThe Flos Tatou Pendant Lamp, designed by Patricia Urquiola, was inspired by antique Japanese armour.The lights ‘shell’ shade protects direct light to the eyes and produces a harmonic play on light and shadow through the perforated sections. It is both a decorative item and a practical lighting product.