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. This charming chandelier
Metal, 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. Designed and
Natural Fiber, Resin, Plastic
Unavailable
H 19.3 in Dm 26.8 in
White Viscontea Suspension Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The internal steel structure
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
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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
Resin
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H 17.72 in Dm 22.45 in L 17.72 in
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. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
Viscontea Ceiling Light by Achille Castiglione for Flos
Located in Chicago, IL
Viscontea ceiling light by Achille Castiglione Original Edition by Flos in excellent
"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. Designed and
Steel
'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. Designed and
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. Designed and
Metal
"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. Designed and
Iron
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H 19.6 in Dm 23.6 in L 19.6 in
"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. Designed and
Metal, Brass
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 Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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. Two Available
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
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H 33.08 in Dm 17.72 in
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This medium size Viscontea pendant light was designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for
Brass, Iron
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H 18 in W 26 in D 26 in
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Ventura, CA
Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos A resin and metal
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
metal pendant light, the internal metal frame covered with a sprayed resin coated shade. Produced by
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
metal pendant light, the internal metal frame covered with a sprayed resin coated shade. Produced by
Metal
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
a wire frame to create the sculptural form that diffuses the light.
Wire
Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille and Piero Castiglioni for Flos, 1963
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piero Castiglioni for Flos around 1960. The
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
Metal
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H 19.69 in Dm 26.38 in
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, "Viscontea" Pendant Lamp for Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
"Viscontea" pendant light was manufactured by Flos, in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enameled steel frame
Metal, Brass
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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. The hanging lamp has been designed by
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. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic
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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. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic, Resin
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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. The hanging lamp has been designed by Achille
Synthetic
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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. The hanging lamp has been designed by
Synthetic, Resin
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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
The Large Viscontea pendant lamp, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of mid
Synthetic
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured
Steel
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" Suspension Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos "Viscontea" light. Original, designed and manufactured
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. Designed and
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
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and
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. Designed and
Metal
"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. Designed and
Iron
"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. Designed and
Iron
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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 Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century first edition large "Viscontea" cocoon pendant light in fabulous condition
Metal, Steel
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
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 237/2 Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and Original two pair of vintage wall sconces, model 237/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milan. Italy, 1960 Two spherical diffusers with clear glass, resting on black lacquered...
Metal
$4,400
H 31.11 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
A grand yet grounded piece, this antique Empire commode dates back to the early 19th century. Crafted in rich walnut with glowing depth, the piece reflects the stylistic ideals of th...
Marble
$2,708 / item
H 30 in W 29 in D 32 in
Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 7.06 x 1....
Brass, Metal
$3,250 / set
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Wall Lights/Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres, topped with their ORIGINAL frosted glass diffusers.
Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps in Steel Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of table lamps in steel. Please note: We’re selling these without any lampshades.
Steel
Three Brass and Murano Glass Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
One Murano glass chandelier with glass leaves. Diameter 42 cm. Height fixture 45 cm. Total height with the chain is 64 cm. Four E27 bulbs inside.
Brass
Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
This striking fixture catches light in wonderful ways through the panes of stamped and textured Murano glass. The large size gives the piece significant impact. We love the chevron d...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Steel
Large Sergio Mazza Sigma Sconces
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(4) Large Sergio Mazza sigma wall lamp or sconces from Italy. Can be mounted either vertically or horizontally as a sconce or as a ceiling fixture. Completely rewired and adapted for...
Brass
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.4 in W 70.8 in D 33.6 in
"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Driade, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT2" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc sofa, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored inside. ...
Plastic
$6,775Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 30.32 in
Rare version of this iconic Hans Kögl palm tree floor lamp, Germany 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are pleased to present a less common variation of the iconic Hans Kögl palm tree floor lamp, distinguished by its golden and cream painted leaves. Dating from the 1970s, this Germ...
Iron
$14,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 42.25 in D 17 in
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Timeless and Enchanting Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical cabinet / bar / sideboard / credenza / console / sofa table by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950. The cabinet / cons...
Marble
Huge Kalmar Sconce Wall Light, 1970s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Huge Kalmar sconce wall light, 1970s, Austria. Nickel-plated metal base with an impressive handblown. Original condition.
Brass, Metal
Ensamble Bench in Escondido Alma 114
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, 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.
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.