"Taraxacum" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
"Taraxacum" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Resin
"Taraxacum" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
"Taraxacum" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s With label
Resin
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963. Internal structure in white
Metal
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
Metallic Thread
Lamp Black and White Castiglioni Flos Aluminium Glass, Italy, 1960s-70s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, glass, chromed aluminium.
Aluminum
60s Vintage Ceiling Lamp Model Light Ball Design A.Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in None, IT
Ceiling lamp in blue enamelled metal and glass sphere lampshade. Light Ball model, design Achille
Metal
Taraxacum ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Taraxacum ceiling lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960. Internal
Metal
Taraxacum ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Taraxacum ceiling lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960, first
Metal
Sold|$473 / item
Kaori Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lamp In white fabric. Can be used as a table lamp or wall lamp with the hook on the back. Original
Fabric
Sold|$2,405 / item
Flos My Lines Suspended Lamp in Anodized Aluminum and Matt White Color
By Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos My Lines Suspended Lamp in Anodized Aluminum and Matt White Color by Michael Anastassiades My
Aluminum
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
Metal
Archille Castiglioni Modern Aluminum and Glass Taraxacum88 Italian Ceiling Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Madrid, ES
A timeless iconic ceiling lamp model "Taraxacum88" designed by Archille Castiglioni (Milano, 1918
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp Sfera by Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Murano glass ceiling lamp Sfera by Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Chandelier mod
Aluminum
Michael Anastassiades IC1 Modern Chrome Steel & Glass Ceiling & Wall Lamp for FL
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 1 Ceiling and Wall Light in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate
Steel
Ceiling Lamp Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Glass, 1970s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, glass diffuser.
Glass
Lamp Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Chromed Aluminium Glass 1970s-1980s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Suspension lamp, glass, chromed aluminium.
Aluminum
Spherical Cocoon Ceiling Lamp by Achille and P. Giacomo Castiglioni , 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Embrace the elegance of mid-century design with this stunning Spherical Cocoon Ceiling Lamp
Resin
Cocoon Pendant Lamp Attrb Castiglioni Bros for Flos, c.1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Surbiton, GB
Bell shaped Cocoon pendant lamp attributed to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, c.1960
Plastic
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pendant Lamp ‘Nictea’ in Patinated Brass
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, pendant lamp ‘Nictea’, brass, Italy, 1961. Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pendant Lamp ‘Nictea’ in Patinated Brass
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for FLos, pendant lamp ‘Nictea’, brass, Italy, 1961. Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Brass
White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy
By Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal counterweight pendant lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy Consistent with age and use
Metal
Light Lite Pendant Lamp Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Light lite lamp designed by Philippe Starck for Flos. This model is yellow shade with transparent
Plastic
Set of Two "Bilobo" Pendant Lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two "Bilobo" glass pendant lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. The lamps are giving wonderful
Chrome
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s This is a beautiful bulb lamp or
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Cocoon chandelier by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Good condition. Wear due to time and
Metal
"Black and White" Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp with opal glass bowl for diffused light. For concentrated light a polished aluminium
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos Pendant Cocoon Lamp
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
exploring innovative materials and pushing the boundaries of industrial design. This lamp has since become
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Brass Pendant Lamp Model Nictea for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design pendant lamp model Nictea designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Brass
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp has been designed and produced in Italy in the
Steel
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp attr. to Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp has been designed and produced in Italy in the
Steel
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Renens, CH
also to the creation of the famous Gatto and Taraxacum lamps who like the Viscontea became Italian
Resin
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Ventura, CA
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos A resin and metal
Metal
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, "Viscontea" Pendant Lamp for Flos, 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Paris, FR
"Viscontea" pendant light was manufactured by Flos, in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enameled steel frame
Metal, Brass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp has been designed and produced in Italy in the
Steel
Cocoon pendant lamp by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare huge Cocoon lamp by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos made in Italy in the 1960s. In the
Plastic
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Taraxacum Italian pendant lamp for Flos 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Castiglioni per Flos, ispirato alla forma del fiore di dente di leone il diffusore è realizzato in resina
Resin
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age.
Aluminum
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time
Aluminum
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time
Aluminum
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time
Aluminum
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time
Aluminum
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time
Aluminum
Viscontea Pendant Lamp by Achille Et Piero Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1963
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piero Castiglioni for Flos around 1960. The
Metal
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp in the Style of Castiglioni and Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This large stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp looks very close to Lamps
Fiberglass
Italian Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century cocoon pendant lamp has been designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
Fiberglass
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. Manufactured in Italy
Resin
Italian 60s Cocoon Pendant Lamp Taraxacum by a. and P. Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
This large Mid Century cocoon pendant lamp Taraxacum has been designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo
Steel
Cocoon 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
Metal
"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
Metal
Flos Spiralling Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Aachen, NRW
Flos Spiralling pendant lamp by Gino Sarfatti Sockets: Eight x E27 small bulbs - max. 100 watt
Metal, Chrome
Castiglioni Relemme Pendant Lamp Flos, Italy, 1962
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Dronten, NL
"Relemme" pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Enameled spun aluminium shade
Aluminum
Nuvola Model Cocoon Suspension Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Nuvola model cocoon suspension pendant lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is
Resin
"Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp in fabric and metal. Model: "Teli" by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Wear due
Metal
Large Table Lamp "Gatto" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni . Large Model Gatto. Stamped Flos
Metal
Gatto Cocoon Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Italian lamp model Gatto Cocoon. Wear due to time and age of the lamp (see photo).
Metal
1st Ed, Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
The "Teli" ceiling lamp, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is an extraordinary
Metal
Italian modern white ceiling lamp 1130 Celestia by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white ceiling lamp 1130 Celestia by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s Chandelier mod
Metal, Aluminum
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.
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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