Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light, Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Paris, FR
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968) Viscontea A resin and metal pendant light, the internal metal frame covered with a sprayed resin coated ...
Metal
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Renens, CH
The Viscontea is the result of Castiglioni's experiments with cocoon resin in the sixties which led also to the creation of the famous Gatto and Taraxacum lamps who like the Visconte...
Resin
'Viscontea' chandelier by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy c1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in London, GB
Original 'Viscontea' chandelier from Italy. By the Castiglioni brothers.
Resin
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Resin
"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.
Metal
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp stamped Flos. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 300 cm. wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PR...
Metal
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s Stunning "Viscontea" vintage pendant light of the early editions.
Metal
Viscontea cocoon lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960 mid-century
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Disegnata dai fratelli Castiglioni nel 1960 per Flos, la lampada Viscontea è un classico del design italiano.
Metal
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 107 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
Metal
First Edition Viscontea Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, I
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Catania, CT
This is an iconic first edition of the Viscontea pendant lamp, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1960 and produced by Flos.
Resin
'Viscontea' Pendant by Achille & Pier Castiglionni
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Cocoon pendant called 'Viscontea' by Achille and Pier Castiglionni for Flos 1960's first edition. Very warm light diffuser. Nice sculptural shape
Resin
Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern cocoon chandelier Viscontea by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s Chandelier Viscontea with cocoon-shaped diffuser and white painted met...
Metal
Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
E' proprio questo materiale il tratto distintivo delle più iconiche lampade Flos tra cui ricordiamo la Viscontea dei fratelli Castiglioni, la Taraxacum e la Nuvola dello stesso Scarpa.
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H 19.3 in Dm 26.8 in
White Viscontea Suspension Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cocoon-like structure suggests transformation, and here it is the gorgeously glowing diffused light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The inte...
Metal
Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
This hanging fixture provides diffused light with a unique resin cocoon and internal steel structure. The ceiling cap has a mechanism that allows the fixture to be adjusted to a ran...
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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Armchair for Simon Internation 1980
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Simon International
Located in Conversano, IT
Rare and extraordinary Viscontea armchair, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Simon Gavina—a refined industrial reinterpretation of the Sanluca armchair from twenty...
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Gibigiana Lamp Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in toronto, CA
The resulting products were intriguingly futuristic looking, such as the Castiglionis’ Viscontea Lamp (1960), Taraxacum Chandelier (1960), and Gato Table Light (1960), as well as the...
Steel
White Resin Cocoon Flush Mount
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
The lamp is in the manner of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni's 'Viscontea' pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Brass
Viscontea Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1960 Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglione, with internal steel structure and transparent resin cocoon. 25"dia x 21"h Ref. L5219 $ 8,400
Resin
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960 (First production).
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Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960.
Metal
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960.
Metal
Cocoon Lamp Viscontea by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare mid-century pendant lamp Cocoon Viscontea by Achille Castiglioni for Flos was made in Italy in the 1960s.
Plastic
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H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Chandelier Viscontea for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here we have a chandelier with metal structure and cocoon covering model Viscontea designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 60s.
Metal
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H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Viscontea Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Flos, 1965s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Italian midcentury Cocoon chandelier Viscontea by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Flos, chandelier mod.
Metallic Thread
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos.
Metal, Brass
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H 39.38 in Dm 25.6 in
Chandelier ''Viscontea'' Achille & A. Castiglioni, Flos, first edition, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vittoria, IT
Prima edizione della lampada a sospensione Viscontea di Achille & Pier Castiglioni per Flos. Progettato e prodotto in Italia, circa negli anni '60.
Metal
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.
Steel
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H 17.72 in Dm 22.45 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.
Synthetic
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H 18.9 in Dm 25.6 in
Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
ItItalian mid-century modern cocoon chandelier Viscontea by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s Chandelier Viscontea with cocoon-shaped diffuser and white painted m...
Metal
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.
Metal
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos.
Iron
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H 19.69 in Dm 25.99 in
Viscontea Ceiling Lamp designed by Achille & P.Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Ita
By Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Crafted during the 1960s, this chandelier stands as a hallmark of Italian design, blending contemporary shapes with an organic, almost playful charm, sure to infuse any space with an...
Resin
Viscontea ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960.
Metal
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H 19.5 in Dm 26.5 in
'Viscontea" by Achille & Pier Castiglioni Cocoon Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Asheville, NC
VISCONTEA COCOON PENDANT BY ACHILLE AND PIERRE GIACOMO CASTIGLIONI FOR FLOS ITALY, 1960S WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE REWIRED AND UL LISTED Currently has a plug in for outlet, but ca...
Resin
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H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp designed in the 60s by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Model: Viscontea. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm.
Metal
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H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp in metal and resin designed in the 60s by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Model: Viscontea. Maximum height with cable: 110 cm.
Metal
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H 31.11 in Dm 16.93 in
Viscontea cocoon lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960 mid-century
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Disegnata dai fratelli Castiglioni nel 1960 per Flos, la lampada Viscontea è un classico del design italiano.
Metal
Viscontea by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Large Cocoon Fixture with Ribbed Walls and Organic Form.
In MOMA´s permanent Collection. This is an Old Piece from 1960.
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H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea Height maximum with cable: 150 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
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 chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
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