265 Wall Light by Flos

The 265 wall light, by designer Paolo Rizzatto, is an intricately designed and functional lamp perfect for a decentralised ceiling light. Thanks to the ingenious design, it is possible to pivot the 265 wall lamp to both sides, upwards and downwards, so that the light reaches the precise point where it is required. The Flos 265 provides direct light and suits living areas and dining rooms.

The 265 Chromatica Wall Light was first designed by Paolo Rizzatto in 1973 which started Rizzatto's wider thinking into objects and illumination. Rizzatto's passion for colour is clear when looking at the 265 Chromatica Wall Light as the vibrant red, yellow and blue add a playful bold aesthetic to any environment. The colours of this wall lamp are said to pay homage to 'colour in painting', the bold primary colours are Rizzuto's way of conveying his idea of parts composing the design. Each moving part of the 265 Chromatica Wall Light is colour coded which is due to Rizzuto's architectural past. As he states I work with the concept of composition: everything I design is made of various parts, my job is to identify each element of a project and then combine them in a harmonic and logical way. This logic is carried through to the mechanical workings of the lamp and the adjustable features. The light and red shades sit at the end of a long blue adjustable arm and are balanced perfectly with a yellow weight sitting at the other end. With the asymmetric wall attachment, this lamp has a large range of mobility and can be adjusted with great ease. The high functionality of this design is the reason behind its popularity five decades on.

The timeless and classic design of the 265 light is available in both black, white and chromatica finishes and the industrial feel adds a touch of edge to interior design. Suitable for homes and professional spaces. In 2022, Flos released the smaller version of the iconic 265, the 265 Small.