Patricia Urquiola gives Tatou S2 its distinctive character through a layered shade that transforms pattern into both structure and luminous atmosphere. The generous suspended volume is formed by a perforated polycarbonate outer lamp diffuser wrapped around an opal polycarbonate inner diffuser, creating depth while keeping the light source visually softened. Designed for indoor use, the lamp produces diffused illumination suited to dining rooms, living areas and refined hospitality settings where comfort and decorative presence need to coexist. Available in White and Ocher Grey, the Tatou S2 patterned pendant light can either merge into restrained architectural palettes or introduce a warmer tonal accent, while its intricate surface remains visually engaging even when the fixture is switched off.

Flos Tatou S2: layered polycarbonate shaped into atmosphere

The Flos Tatou S2 pendant lamp reflects the material refinement associated with Flos, using two complementary diffuser layers to balance visual complexity with soft, controlled light. The perforated outer shell gives the shade its recognisable rhythm, while the opal inner diffuser filters the illumination and prevents the source from becoming visually dominant. A ceiling rose is included, and the 2.7 m cable provides flexibility when determining suspension height above a dining table, lounge arrangement or hospitality seating area. The generous scale allows Flos Tatou S2 to establish a clear focal point without becoming visually heavy, making this decorative dome pendant light particularly effective where an expressive overhead element is required without sacrificing a calm and welcoming atmosphere.

A sculptural presence within Flos Pendants

As part of the Flos Pendants, Tatou S2 offers a distinctive alternative to smooth dome or globe suspensions by allowing perforation, repetition and layered transparency to define the silhouette. The shade appears substantial from a distance, yet the patterned outer surface gives it an unexpected sense of lightness as glimpses of the inner diffuser emerge through the openings. Used as a dining room pendant light, it can visually anchor a table while allowing surrounding timber, stone, glass and upholstered finishes to remain part of the composition. White emphasises the purity of the form and the graphic quality of the perforation, while Ocher Grey lends the fixture a warmer, more nuanced character suited to richly layered interiors. In both finishes, diffused illumination reinforces the lamp’s ability to create atmosphere rather than merely provide brightness.

Layered interiors with Flos Ceiling lights

Coordinated with Flos Ceiling Lights, Tatou S2 can become part of a broader lighting scheme in which a sculptural suspended element is balanced by quieter architectural illumination elsewhere in the room. Its generous proportions make the Tatou S2 large dome pendant light particularly effective above substantial dining tables, within open living areas or across boutique hospitality settings where a smaller fixture would lack sufficient visual presence. The interplay between the perforated polycarbonate shell and opal inner diffuser creates subtle variations of light and shadow around the shade, adding tactile interest without relying on decorative excess. Whether specified as a singular focal point or incorporated into a carefully layered interior, Tatou S2 by Patricia Urquiola x Flos brings together material ingenuity, diffused comfort and sculptural form in a pendant designed to shape both the atmosphere and visual identity of the surrounding space.