Achille Castiglioni Teli Kd51/R light Flos - Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in London, GB
designs are the legendary Arco floor lamp and Taccia table lamp. The ‘Teli’ pendant was an earlier
Steel
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Ceiling Lamp Teli by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Torino, Italy
Lamp KD 51 This lamp was born from the idea of using Raflon fabric filtering, made of polythene
Iron
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H 69.69 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Pendant lamp mod. Teli 374 by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970-80
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada a soffitto modello “Teli 374” disegnata da Achille Castiglioni per Flos tra gli anni ’70 e
Metal
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teli KD51/R Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1970's
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in TOURS, FR
Rare Teli hanging lamp produced in the 1970s by Flos "The idea for this suspension lamp model
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Teli Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in TOURS, FR
Pendant lamp designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. Initially produced by Kartell from
Aluminum, Brass
Teli Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in TOURS, FR
Pendant lamp designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. Initially produced by Kartell from
Aluminum, Brass
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H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
'Teli' pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
A "Kd51/R Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Varnished steel sheet, synthetic
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
'Teli' pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
A "Kd51/R Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Varnished steel sheet, synthetic
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
'Teli' pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
A "Kd51/R Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Varnished steel sheet, synthetic
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
'Teli' pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
A "Kd51/R Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Varnished steel sheet, synthetic
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
'Teli' pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
A "Kd51/R Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Varnished steel sheet, synthetic
Metal
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H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
"Teli" hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp in fabric and metal. Model: "Teli" by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Wear due
Metal
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H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
The Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s is an extraordinary
Metal
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Suspension Lamp TELI KD51 by Achille, Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos 60s 70s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Padova, IT
Suspension lamp designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. Initially produced by Kartell
Aluminum, Brass
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H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
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
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teli KD51/R Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A minimalist Teli - "sheets of cloth" in the Italian Language - hanging lamp produced in the 1970s
Aluminum, Brass
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teli Kd51/r hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A Teli - "sheets of cloth" in the Italian Language - hanging lamp with stripes produced in the
Aluminum, Brass
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H 24.81 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teli KD51/R Hanging Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1973
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A minimalist Teli - "sheets of cloth" in the Italian Language - hanging lamp produced in the 1970s
Aluminum, Brass
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H 23.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Rare Pendant Lamp Model "Teli" by Achille Castiglioni, 1959 Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Incredibly modern lamp designed by Achillle Castiglioni for Flos. Rare and completely original.
Aluminum
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H 25.6 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Teli Ceiling Lamp Mod. Kd51/R, Flos Editions
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
Ceiling lamp radiating diffused light. Created in 1959 for Kartell and brought to production in
Metal
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$3,847
H 10 in W 31 in D 8 in
Rare Goldkant Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp 1960's Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed and manufactured in Germa...
Metal, Chrome
Egon Jakobsson, Table Lamps, Fossil Stone, Sweden, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fossil stone table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1990s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.1“ H x 3.5“ Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25” Top Diameter x...
Stone
Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall shelf or cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Currently missing wall mounting brackets. Will require professional installation.
Pine
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$5,550
H 29.53 in W 50.79 in D 39.38 in
Dudouyt - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
Oak
$1,941 / set
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Metal Wall Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pair of wall lamps by Kaiser Leuchten showcases the bold and sophisticated design of the 1970s. Featuring textured ice glass shades and a sleek metal frame, these lamp...
Metal
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Marc Bankowsky, Four-Panel Plaster Screen, France, 2008
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary four-panel screen in polyester plaster by Marc Bankowsky. A designer and decorator for the past 20 years, Marc Bankowsky creates uniquely beautiful furniture and access...
Rope
$8,825
H 19.3 in Dm 26.78 in
Viscontea ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampadario mod. Viscontea disegnata da Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Flos 1960. Struttura interna in acciaio verniciato bianco, spruzzato con speciale resina cocoon, prima p...
Metal
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
Ingo Maurer Lampampe, Germany 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
Ingo Maurer’s company Design M is based in Munich and has been designing intriguing lighting for over 40 years. Ingo Maurer’s output is distinctive in form and concept. His desire to...
Metal
French Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous coffee table in the style of 1950's French design with 3 legs and freeform organic shape. Newly produced by orange in mahogany wood Incredible gain and wood joinery.
Mahogany
$2,800
H 22 in Dm 15 in
Large ‘Gatto’ Cocoon Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid Century Italian ‘Gatto’ table lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. This sculptural fixture features an enameled steel frame with a “co...
Parchment Paper
Tito Agnoli 387 Floor Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1954. Pair available.
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in London, GB
Model 387 floor lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy, 1954. Early edition, featuring a nickel-plated steel pole with original Cornalux ‘hammerhead’ light bulb on a travertine base. P...
Travertine, Nickel
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers with cerused detailing designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Oak
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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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.
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