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 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" 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
Unavailable
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.
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...
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.
"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
"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
"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
Sold
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 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
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" 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.
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.
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon "Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available
Italian Pendant Light by Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Pendant Light Cocoon"Viscontea" by Castiglioni for Flos Three Available
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.
Steel
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.
Steel
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions.
Metal, Steel
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H 18 in W 26 in D 26 in
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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.
Metal
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H 20.48 in Dm 26.38 in
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
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
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 26.38 in
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
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 shad...
Metal
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
An icon of Italian lighting and a unique process to produce. Several layers of resin are sprayed on a wire frame to create the sculptural form that diffuses the light.
Wire
"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.
Metal
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.
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
'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.
Steel
"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.
Iron
"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.
Iron
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille and Piero Castiglioni for Flos, 1963
By Achille & Pier Giacomo 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 The enigmatic clo...
Metal
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H 38.98 in Dm 26.78 in
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" pendant light of the first editions, 1960s.
Metal
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H 43.31 in Dm 26.78 in
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 first editions, 1960s.
Metal
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H 33.08 in Dm 17.72 in
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This medium size Viscontea pendant light was designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s and manufactured in Italy.
Brass, Iron
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H 14.57 in Dm 19.3 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beyond its historical significance, the Viscontea lamp is celebrated for creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, casting a soft, diffused light that transforms any space into a cozy, e...
Synthetic
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H 14.57 in Dm 19.3 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
Sold
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
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 18.12 in
Viscontea Cocoon Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Viscontea pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.
Synthetic
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 18.12 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, Resin
Sold
H 14.57 in Dm 18.12 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, Resin
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos.
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 25.99 in
"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
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 26.38 in
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, "Viscontea" Pendant Lamp for Flos, 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Paris, FR
Large 26,4 inches Suspension lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. This iconic "Viscontea" pendant light was manufactured by Flos, in Italy in 1960s.
Metal, Brass
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H 18.9 in Dm 25.6 in
Mid-Century Beige Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century first edition large "Viscontea" cocoon pendant light in fabulous condition and with a charming beige color.
Metal, Steel
Original "Viscontea" by Achille Castiglioni for Flos 1960
Located in Marseille, FR
Original model ceiling light "viscontea " by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960 made in metal wire frame with cocoon spray-on plastic coating.
Iron
Castiglioni Cocoon Pendant, Italy, 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Castiglioni's organic pendants produced as part of the Viscontea pendant light series in the early 1960s.
Metal
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Executed in a shade of handmade washi paper stretched along hand-fabricated bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari man...
Metal
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
Resin
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very ...
Steel
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Original "Goldkant Leu...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,709 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
$1,373 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,957Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,561 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,712
H 43.31 in Dm 16.54 in
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant with Stunning Paper Shade, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunningly beautiful ceiling pendant made of a metal frame with a two-layered folded paper shade. This is a very rare model as we have not come across a similar example in 30 year...
Metal
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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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