$1,471Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Castiglioni Large Chrome "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Arteluce, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
– used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It has a beautiful round design, which is similar
Resin
Mid-Century Cocoon flower pendent lamp -Goldkant- Friedel Wauer
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in The Hague, NL
collaboration with his brother Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed the first Cocoon lamps with innovative use of
Epoxy Resin
Midcentury space age cocoon hanging pendant ceiling lamp, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous cocoon pendant in the style of Castiglioni but most this model was made by renowned German
Resin
Midcentury space age cocoon hanging pendant ceiling lamp, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous swirl cocoon pendant in the style of Castiglioni but most likely by renowned German cocoon
Resin
$1,092Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Large White Light Ball Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the
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Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Style Achille Castiglioni's lamps Measures : Ø 42cm H:102cm Materials : Brass, Metal, cocoon
Metal, Brass
vintage italian Cocoon pendant lamp in style of Castiglioni
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Vintage resin lamp from the 1970s in fabulous condition. Lamp dimensions: 26 cm in diameter and 37 cm in length Cable length: approx. 53 cm Total length: 90 cm The height is adjus...
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Large Beige Round Cocoon Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
unique piece was made in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing condition, with no tears or rips. The cocoon
Metal, Steel
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
Resin
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
Resin
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel
Metal
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very nice overall
Steel
Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinated condition as can
Brass
Mid-century ufo cocoon hanging pendant lamp with brass 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Germany is also very well known for its cocoon lamps. The brass is in a lovely patinated condition as can
Brass
1960s Italian Cocoon Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible cocoon pendant light in the style of Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni from Italy
Brass
Cocoon lamp by Goldkant, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
A Cocoon pendant lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni in the 1960s and manufactured in Germany. The
Resin
$2,733
H 13.39 in Dm 13.78 in
Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS
Located in Palermo, PA
cocoon lamps designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for FLOS in Italy, this lamp is airbrushed in
Leather
$3,140
H 4.25 in Dm 18.89 in
Large Cocoon Flush Mount Goldkant Ceiling Light Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century square shape cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of
Metal
$3,806
H 70.87 in W 49.22 in D 15.75 in
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
Synthetic
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Renens, CH
The Viscontea is the result of Castiglioni's experiments with cocoon resin in the sixties which led
Resin
$2,617
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 in
Castiglioni Large Square Pop Art “Cocoon” Wall or Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s
By Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare large “cocoon” wall or ceiling light. This charming piece was designed by
Metal, Steel
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon
Metal
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon
Metal
1960s Italian Bell-Shaped Cocoon Lamp Pendant
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, London
A sculptural Italian cocoon pendant light, dating to the 1960s, defined by its softly flared, bell
Resin
Cocoon Cascade Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, George Nelson, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Kaare Klint
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon cascade lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for
Metal
$2,492Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
Large Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special
Metal
Large Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special
Metal
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century cocoon pendant light from 1960s Italy features an elegant losange
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Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful mid-century cocoon pendant light from 1960s Italy features an elegant losange-shaped
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Lovely Cocoon Pendant Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Aloys F. Gangkofner, George Nelson, Kaare Klint
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for
Metal
Mid century cocoon pendant lamp, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century cocoon lamp. The shade is made from metal with a spray on fiber skin. It is suspended
Iron
Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in
Resin
$4,996Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair of Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Pair of Cocoon suspension lamps , 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with
Metal
$5,400Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair of Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Pair of Cocoon suspension lamps , 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with
Metal
$3,616 / set
H 39.38 in Dm 19.1 in
Pair of Italian Designer Cocoon Pendant lights original from the 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Italian Designer Cocoon Pendant lights original from the 1960s Gorgeous and rare pair of
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Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo
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Mid-Century Space Age Cocoon Hanging Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Although often attributed to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, these cocoon lamps are
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Rare Monumental Italian Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy 60/70s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Monumental Italian Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy 60s This exceptional piece is a striking example
Metal
$5,400Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair of large Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Cocoon suspension lamps , 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special
Metal
$2,950Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 7.09 in
Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 70s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of sculptural hand-crafted cocoon table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Formed by several varnished pine
Resin, Wood, Pine
$2,753Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 12.21 in Dm 7.29 in
Cocoon resin. Space Age hand-crafted table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
varnished veined alabaster bases, and lampshades made of a metal structure covered with Cocoon resin
Alabaster, Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made by the german brand Goldkant in the 1960s. It has a beautiful cylinder
Synthetic
$3,000
H 23 in Dm 13 in
Large ‘Gatto’ Cocoon Table Lamp with Green Felt Bottom by Achille & Pier Giacomo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian ‘Gatto’ table lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This
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Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Losange shaped cocoon lamp designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany. The lamp is
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Large Vintage Swedish Cocoon Textile Sand-Colored Pendant, 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Achille Castiglioni, Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade vintage Swedish modern cocoon shaped wabi sabi pendant manufactured in the 1970s. Natural
Textile
$5,709
H 15.75 in Dm 20.87 in
This rare and extravagant 1960s cocoon pendant light is in excellent condition!
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten, Flos
Located in Cork, IE
Castiglioni. In fact this cocoon was manufactured in Germany bei “ Goldkant Leuchten between 50s and 60s
Resin
$2,759Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.9 in Dm 7.29 in
Cocoon resin. Mid-Century Modern hand-crafted table lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Flos, George Nelson, Achille Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Tobia Scarpa
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
pine wood bases with varnished finish, and lampshades made of a metal structure covered with Cocoon
Metal, Brass
$4,520
H 9.06 in Dm 21.66 in
Cocoon resin. Large Brutalist pendant light by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten, George Nelson, Tobia Scarpa
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
dome, covered with Cocoon resin. Beige fabric borders with golden details. Brass and gold chrome metal
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$3,092
H 15.75 in Dm 20.87 in
Cocoon Light by Goldkant, Germany, 1960's in the style of Taraxacum S by Castigl
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
; Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. This makes these Goldkant models the original predecessor to later cocoon
Resin
$4,163
H 15.36 in Dm 7.09 in
Extremely Rare & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Table Lamp Germany 1960s
By Flos, Carlo Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid Century Modern cocoon table lamp. Designed and
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Tobia Scarpa style. Space Age Cocoon Resin table lamp, Italy, 1960s
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
lampshade made of a white lacquered metal structure covered with Cocoon resin. Space Age, Brutalist, Op Art
Metal, Iron
$1,011
H 13.59 in W 7.09 in D 10.24 in
Cocoon resin. Art Nouveau style gold chrome metal table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Estiluz Lighting, Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
. Composed of a brass and gold chrome metal structure with a Cocoon resin diffuser. The combination of the
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$4,391
H 20.67 in Dm 10.83 in
Cocoon resin. Brutalist and Space Age style jellyfish table lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson, Friedel Wauer
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Cocoon resin. Gold chrome metal and brass details. Collectible item. Space Age, French Riviera, Palm
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$1,665 / set
H 12.6 in Dm 6.89 in
Cocoon Resin style. Brutalist gilt table lamps by Milan Barcelona, Spain, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Metalarte Spain, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Maison Charles, Estiluz Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
very reminiscent of the iconic Cocoon Resin table lamp designs during the 60s and 70s. Space Age, Mid
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,848Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Set of 3 Large White Light Balls, Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Flos, Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
– conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the
Metal
$4,163
H 13.39 in Dm 14.97 in
Mid-Century Goldkant Globe Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten, Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by
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Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.