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Viscontea Flos

Chandelier  Italian vintage 70s round cocoon
Chandelier  Italian vintage 70s round cocoon

Chandelier Italian vintage 70s round cocoon

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Cocoon è una particolare resina con cui venivano prodotte lampade di design del tipo della Fantasma Flos o Viscontea Flos. per questo esemplare non sono noti designer e produttore ma...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

'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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber, Plastic, Resin

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

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.

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G.  Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G.  Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)

"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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960

Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

First Edition Viscontea Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, I
First Edition Viscontea Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, I

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.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s
Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

'Viscontea' Pendant by Achille & Pier Castiglionni
'Viscontea' Pendant by Achille & Pier Castiglionni

'Viscontea' Pendant by Achille & Pier Castiglionni

By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Brussels, BE

Cocoon pendant called 'Viscontea' by Achille and Pier Castiglionni for Flos 1960's first edition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Viscontea cocoon lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960 mid-century
Viscontea cocoon lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960 mid-century

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s

Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s Stunning "Viscontea" vintage pendant light of the early editions. Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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White Viscontea Suspension Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
White Viscontea Suspension Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos

White Viscontea Suspension Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

20th Century Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Chandelier  Viscontea for Flos
20th Century Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Chandelier  Viscontea for Flos

20th Century Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Chandelier Viscontea for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Turin, Turin

Here we have a chandelier with metal structure and cocoon covering model Viscontea designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 60s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Synthetic

'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic

Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s
Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in bruxelles, BE

Hanging lamp designed in the 60s by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Model: Viscontea. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in bruxelles, BE

Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 200 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in bruxelles, BE

Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 111 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in bruxelles, BE

Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 250 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in bruxelles, BE

Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 110 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in bruxelles, BE

r by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in bruxelles, BE

r by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960

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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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
Viscontea Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed the Viscontea pendant for Flos using the then new material, 'cocoon' polymer.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other, Steel

'Viscontea' Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
'Viscontea' Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

'Viscontea' Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Brescia, Brescia

'Viscontea' Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s This stunning piece, crafted in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of design – blending modern shape...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Viscontea Ceiling Light by Achille Castiglione for Flos
Viscontea Ceiling Light by Achille Castiglione for Flos

Viscontea Ceiling Light by Achille Castiglione for Flos

Located in Chicago, IL

Viscontea ceiling light by Achille Castiglione Original Edition by Flos in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Viscontea Ceiling Lamp designed by Achille & P.Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Ita
Viscontea Ceiling Lamp designed by Achille & P.Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Ita

Viscontea Ceiling Lamp designed by Achille & P.Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Ita

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Chandelier ''Viscontea'' Achille & A. Castiglioni, Flos, first edition, 1960
Chandelier ''Viscontea'' Achille & A. Castiglioni, Flos, first edition, 1960

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Cocoon Lamp Viscontea by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
Cocoon Lamp Viscontea by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Viscontea Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Flos, 1965s
Viscontea Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Flos, 1965s

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metallic Thread

Viscontea ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
Viscontea ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960

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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

'Viscontea" by Achille & Pier Castiglioni Cocoon Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s
'Viscontea" by Achille & Pier Castiglioni Cocoon Pendant Light for Flos, 1960s

'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...

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Viscontea cocoon lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960 mid-century
Viscontea cocoon lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos 1960 mid-century

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos. Three Available

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos. Two Available

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available

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Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Italian Pendant Light Cocoon"Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available

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Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

1960 Viscontea Flos Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Vintage Cocoon Lampada
1960 Viscontea Flos Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Vintage Cocoon Lampada

1960 Viscontea Flos Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Vintage Cocoon Lampada

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Brescia, IT

"Viscontea" Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960 Lampada a sospensione a luce diffusa.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Flos 'Viscontea' Cocoon Resin Hanging Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1970s
Flos 'Viscontea' Cocoon Resin Hanging Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1970s

Flos 'Viscontea' Cocoon Resin Hanging Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1970s

By Achille Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Milano, IT

Flos hanging lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 'Viscontea' model, cocoon resin.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Achille Castiglioni, Flos

Located in bruxelles, BE

Cocoon chandelier by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos

Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos

By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Ventura, CA

Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos A resin and metal pendant light, the internal metal frame covered with a sprayed resin coated shade.

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Metal

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Long Island City, NY

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.

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Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Long Island City, NY

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.

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Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

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Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.

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Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
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Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

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Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.

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Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.

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Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Large Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.

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"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G.  Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G.  Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)

"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.

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Metal

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Hagenbach, DE

The Large Viscontea pendant lamp, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of mid-century design.

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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea cocoon ceiling lamp for Flos. Italy 1960s Beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Ceiling Lamp for Flos

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Milan, IT

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea Cocoon ceiling lamp for Flos. Italy 1960s Beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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Viscontea Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Viscontea Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

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First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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'Viscontea' Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

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First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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Steel

Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s
Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s

Italian cocoon chandelier Viscontea Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

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Italian mid-century modern cocoon chandelier Viscontea by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s Chandelier model Viscontea with cocoon-shaped diffuser and white paint...

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"Viscontea" Suspension Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

"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.

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First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

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First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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Viscontea Flos For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of viscontea flos for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique viscontea flos was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, organic material and resin. Viscontea flos have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Viscontea flos made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made viscontea flos over the years, but those made by Flos, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Achille Castiglioni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

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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.

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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.

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, 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. (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.)

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.

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