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FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Achille Castiglioni
Born in Milan in 1918, Achille he pursued a degree in architecture from the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Paris, FR
created the Fantasma floor lamp and the Nuvola pendant light, while the Castiglioni brothers offered the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
FLOS Taraxacum 88 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Designed by master Achille Castiglioni, this decorative hanging light fixture features 20 pressed and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel, Aluminum
Taraxacum S1 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Renens, CH
Taraxacum S1 hanging light designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1988.
Taraxacum S1 is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Chrome
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
FLOS Taraxacum 2 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
FLOS Taraxacum 1 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Taraxacum by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
bulbs, offering a very diffuse light hue.
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002)
Born in Milan in 1918
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
'Teli' Pendant light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in TOURS, FR
'Teli' Pendant light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Designed and manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1965
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
bowl and aluminum diffusor.
Made in Italy, designed in 1965 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
FLOS Parentesi Pendant Light in Red by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
FLOS Splugen Brau Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
industrious than a beehive? Achille and Pier Giacamo Castiglioni were known for their ability to take everyday
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s
Suspension lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 157.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
curved metal frame covered with 'Cocoon' spray-on fiberglass coating. Provides beautiful diffuse light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
20th Century Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Chandelier Viscontea for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Turin, Turin
Achille Castiglioni (Milan, 1918 - 2002) was one of the most prominent architects, designers and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Flos Parentesi Pendant Ceiling Lamp in White by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Parentesi Pendant Ceiling Lamp in White by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Borne out of a
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Taraxacum 88 Ceiling Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1988
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Lisboa, PT
This ceiling lamp, model Taraxacum 88, was designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1960 and produced by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Black and White pendants by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Uccle, BE
Magnificent pendant light named "Black and White" created in the 1960s by Pier Giacomo and Achille
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
A Taraxacum cocoon pendant light designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Black and White Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Weesp, NL
" pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This masterpiece of lighting design
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Black and White Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Weesp, NL
" pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This masterpiece of lighting design
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell, Tramo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell, Tramo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell, Tramo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1st edition "Viscontea" pendant by Achille & Piero Castiglioni for Flos 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Renens, CH
Rare 1st edition Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos around 1960
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Black & White pendant by Achille e Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The Black & White lamp owes its name to the two types of light emanating. The diffused lighting is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opaline Glass
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Taraxacum lamp, Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 1970 circa
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This iconic Cocoon Taraxacum pendant lamp was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rubber
White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by the Castiglioni brothers. Produced by Flos. It produces diffused
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
H 13.01 in Dm 19.01 in
White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by the Castiglioni brothers. Produced by Flos. It produces diffused
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 13.01 in Dm 19.01 in
"Black and White" Pendant Lamp by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni For Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1965. The first version was produced with a metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Suspension lamp "Cocoon Taraxacum" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in PARIS, FR
Suspension lamp model "Cocoon Taraxacum" by brothers Achille (1918-2002) & Pier (1913-1968) Giacomo
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
the lightings made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original resin and has a losange shape
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Synthetic
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Black and White, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 1965
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Suspension Black and White designed by the two Castiglioni brother, Achille and Pier Giacomo and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Multicolor for Stilnovo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in multicolor for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Brass, Steel
H 26.1 in Dm 38.7 in
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Ivory for Stilnovo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in ivory for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Brass, Steel
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Black for Stilnovo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in black for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon and has an organic
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon and has an organic
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon and has an organic
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon and has an organic
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Mid-Century Modern Flower Shape Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon and has an flower
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
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H 14.18 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
to the lamps made by Castiglioni.
Measures:
Height: 33-55 cm
Diameter: 35 cm
The light requires
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Rare Tobia Scarpa Cocoon Shade Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Asheville, NC
This rare Tobia Scarpa Cocoon Shade Pendant for Flos is original from the 1960s. The pendant has
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ball cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
A 60 Lights POP & SPACE-AGE TARAXACUM CEILING FIXTURE by CASTIGLIONI Italy 1970
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic spectacular and iconic "Taraxacum 88" pendant light, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Space
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Chandelier Black and White by brother Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
period.
Produced by Flos in 1970s and designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni in 1965.
Good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The hanging lamp model "KD 6” was designed by the brothers Castiglioni and was among the first
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous cocoon large flush mount ceiling lamp by Goldkant.
Achille Castiglioni Era
1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Large and Heavy Marble Base Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon and has a flower shape. The base
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Synthetic
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H 70.87 in W 49.22 in D 15.75 in
Early Arco lamp designed by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Arco Floor lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1962
manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
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Marble, Steel
H 94.49 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
shape, which gives an extraordinary light.
The light requires one E27 light bulb.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Synthetic
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H 26.78 in Dm 7.49 in
Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
has been tested with US American light bulbs under 120V and they work flawlessly, no tools or rewiring
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Aloys F. Gangkofner, George Nelson, Kaare Klint
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Wonderful and contemporary design.
A highlight for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Parentesi Suspended Lamp by Flos with Dimmer, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu, Flos
Located in Hellouw, NL
Parentesi pendant lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù in the 1970s. This pendant
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Friedel Wauer
Located in Hagenbach, DE
similar to the lightings made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is made of original resin and has a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
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Find many varieties of an authentic achille castiglioni pendant light available at 1stDibs. A achille castiglioni pendant light — often made from metal, steel and organic material — can elevate any home. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage achille castiglioni pendant light now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer achille castiglioni pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right achille castiglioni pendant light, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made achille castiglioni pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Flos, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Achille Castiglioni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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