Achille Castiglioni Furniture

Marvelous and unique large Mid-Century bell-flower shaped cocoon pendant in resin and brass. This gorgeous ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy duri...

Few designs capture the quiet power of Italian postwar lighting like the Alvise floor lamp. Designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, this piece balances industrial precision with refin...

Rare Cocoon pendant lamp with Teak made in Italy in the 1960s. The key feature of this iconic hanging lamp by architect Achille Castiglioni is the new material used to make it. The f...

First American edition of a survey of contemporary Italian interiors, published in 1975 by Studio Vista/Whitney Library of Design following its original publication in Italy in 1974. Edited by Franco Magnani and translated into English by Bobbi Mitchell. 4to (8.75” x 11.5”), hardcover with dust jacket, 156 pages, profusely illustrated with color reproductions. Showcases a range of interiors by Italian interior designers and architects, many lesser-known, including: De Rossi Coretti studio, Guido Veneziani, Puccinelli, Fabrizio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini, Enrico Buzzi, Luigi Massoni, Piero Castellini...

Model Moni' 1190 - 1200 ceiling lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wired and sui...

The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Space Age Red Model Noce Floor Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Floor lamp by Italian manufacturer Flos, based on a design by Achille Castiglio...

The Velella lamp, designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1967, is an iconic example of Italian mid-century lighting design. Its distinctive circular silhouette, c...

Cocoon pendant called 'Viscontea' by Achille and Pier Castiglionni for Flos 1960's first edition. Very warm light diffuser. Nice sculptural shape

An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. It has been gently displayed only in a showroom window for a short period,...

The Carrera marble base has very slight, barely noticeable yellowing. Telescoping arm shows signs of light oxidation, but operates well. The polished and coated/sealed aluminum shade shows light scuffs and scratches. Wiring is original. Lamp works as it should. In very good shape for being ~70 years old. This lamp is not signed. I'm guessing the manufacturer's sticker label dried out and fell off. Typically, the labels were adhered to the ceramic bulb socket, which would heat up and dry out the glue. Also notice the small hole perforated diffuser, on which the polished aluminum shade rests and pivots, is unusual. Many lamps have the larger holes found on the more recently made examples. The small holes diffuser is found on the vintage Flos Arco...

'Vellela' Opaline Flush Mount by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Germany Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear con...

Incredibly rare first edition of the famous "Light Ball" applique by Castiglioni in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of white enameled metal and opal glass. It can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The wall light has been tested, it uses an E27 light bulb. It is signed on the backplate by both Arteluce and Flos. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 32 Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets. Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps. Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow. And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting. Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists. Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II. In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market. The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128 for Brionvega (1966) In 1952, Livio decided to build his own practice, independent from Achille and Pier Giacomo, to pursue a deeper exploration of radio waves, music, and technology. But the three brothers would continued to collaborate closely in several projects, and the partnership between Achille and Pier Giacomo became so tight that from 1952 until 1968, when Pier Giacomo died, they co-authored most of their designs. Achille Castiglioni Long Career as Light Designer During this period, the Castiglioni brothers participated in the Italian Exhibition of Furniture (RIMA), where they successfully introduced a series of curved-plywood furniture, and presented important designs, such as the Tubino lamp (1949), originally produced by Italian light maker Arteluce from 1949 until 1974, and reintroduced by FLOS since the late 1970s; and the Luminator lamp (1955), originally produced by Gilardi & Barzaghi, but reintroduced by FLOS in the late 1960s. A new, successful, and long-lasting collaboration developed in 1960, when Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni were reached by entrepreneurial Italian designer Dino Gavina and business man Arturo Eisenkeil with the idea to create a completely new kind of lighting fixtures utilizing a polyamide. The material, which they called “cocoon,” in the hands of the Castiglioni brothers would become a popular and iconic innovation in the 1960s and serve as the successful foundation of Italian lighting company FLOS–founded by Gavina and Eisenkeil in 1962. Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni designed a series of “cocoon” lights utilizing the spray-on polyamide plastic as a coating layer onto a metal frame. Among the most popular Castiglioni “cocoon” lights are: the Taraxacum and the Viscontea ceiling lamps (1960), and the Gatto table lamp (1961). Other of the important lamp designs by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for FLOS are the Beehive -or Splügen Braü lamp (1961), Toio –or Toy lamp...

Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...

Rare Cocoon pendant lamp with Teak made in Italy in the 1960s. The key feature of this iconic hanging lamp by architect Achille Castiglioni is the new material used to make it. The f...

'Vellela' Opaline Flush Mount by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Germany Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear con...

New old stock Flos Pendant lamp with opal glass bowl for diffused light. For concentrated light a polished aluminium reflector is fitted to the base ...

Vintage Radiophonograph Turntable mod. RR126 by Achille & Piegiacomo Castiglioni, realized fro Bionvega. First edition 1964. Plate Garrard 60 Mk II

Rare occasional stool "sella" designed by Achille Castiglioni in the 1950s. This stool belongs to the 1960/70s production. Leather seat by brooks (old metal label); chrome plated and...

Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969 The Rocchetto stool, designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Kartell in 1969, perfectly reflects t...

Ceiling lamp model "Teli 374" designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos between the 1970s and 1980s. La struttura è composta da metal and sheets of "Raflon" material, which are atta...

Achille Castiglioni Born in Milan in 1918, Achille he pursued a degree in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano University .He used fundamental principles to make his works, ...

Achille Castiglioni cocoon suspension light by Flos Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Resin and enameled steel frame. Resin was a...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Space Age Model Noce Wall Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Wall lamp by Italian manufacturer Flos, based on a design by Achille Castiglioni fro...

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Snoopy table lamp. Dimmer operated lamp from 1967, with marble base and enameled metal shade. Up to 150 watts E27...

White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...

Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent ...

Pair of wall sconces made of five panels of molded aluminum covered with fifteen large bulbs, offering a very diffuse light hue. Designed by Achille Castiglioni for the Italian manuf...

'Parter' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Opal white glass shells are paired with galvanized steel armatures. The sconces...

Zanotta Servento Screen in Red Steel Post with Canvas by Achille Castiglioni Base in black, white or red painted polypropylene. Steel support rod, painted in the shade black, whit...

Zanotta Leonardo Working Table in Laminate Top and Natural Varnished Beech Frame by Achille Castiglioni Natural varnished steam-treated beech trest...

Designed in 1969 by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, the Leonardo Working Table embodies Castiglioni’s rigorous, user-centered approach to design. Conceived as a flexible working too...

Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s

The brera w is the wall lamp version from the brera series by flos based on a design by achille castiglioni. a simple and elegant wall light in glass and chrome. The egg-shaped lamp...

The Flos Arco Floor Lamp is a timeless piece of lighting design. Designed by Achille Castiglioni, this iconic lamp features a sleek, curved arm and a sturdy ...

'Noce' sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1972. Painted die-cast aluminum, printed glass. We recommend one E26 25-40w maximum bulb. Bulb is ...

Designed in the 1970s by Achille Castiglioni, this pair of stools features a top-bottom style symmetrical design and is made of bright yellow plastic. They exude fun and joy while re...

Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy Beautiful space screen designed by Achille Castiglioni. It's all black with black gaze, black steel columns and black...

A beautiful, minimalist, and quite rare postmodern floor-standing champagne, wine, and drinks cooler / ice bucket / bottle holder designed in 1987 by Achille Castiglioni and produced...

Archille Castiglioni for Zanotta, set of twelve dining chairs, model Castiglia, chromed aluminum, faux leather, Italy, design 1968 These iconic 'Castiglia' chairs were designed by t...

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...

The Fix bench by Achille Castiglioni is composed of two elements: a simple painted metal structure and a classic wool mattress as a seat. This sober and functional design reveals Ca...

These wonderful Giovi sconces, a masterpiece designed by the visionary Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1982, are the perfect representation of a timeless and elegant lighting piece ...

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s.

Arco Floor lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1962 manufactured by Flos, Italy ca. 1970, purchased by its prior owners in 1972. With early makers be...

Light is tempered and diffused by these rare pendants, an elegant contrast of primary modernist shapes and textured fabric. Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) and his brother Pier Giaco...

A striking and highly collectible Model 4017 pendant lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, executed in vivid green acrylic. This sculptural pendant exem...

Italian mid-century modern iconic floor lamp Arco by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s Floor lamp mod. Arco wit direct light, with adjustable and height-adjustable ...

Model "Giovi" Pair of Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy Art no : 1207 Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulbs. Wir...

Albero by Zanotta is an iconic pot holder designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1983. A sculptural, light and dynamic object designed to display indoor plants in a functional yet aesthe...

Wonderful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp designed by Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1970s. This stylish table lamp has a round base in oak wood completed by a beige "...

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Snoopy table lamp. Dimmer operated lamp from 1967, with marble base and enameled metal shade. Up to 150 watts E27...

Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...

Italian modern chandelier Frisbi by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Chandelier or ceiling lamp model Frisbi with a chrome-plated metal dome diffuser with a white interior. Beneat...

Stunning Large Mid Century round Cocoon Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Hille in Italy in the 60s

Set the mood with this gorgeous pair of large "Taccia" table lamps. Designed by Achille Castiglioni for the lighting manufacturer Flos, these robust objects stand as a testament to t...

Italian modern White metal Floor lamp Toio by Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s. Floor lamp mod. Toio with diffuser for indirect light. The stru...

Taraxacum S1 hanging light designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1988. Taraxacum S1 is known as a variation of the famous Taraxacum 1 which Castiglioni designed for Flos alre...

Design Achille & Pierre Giacomo Castiglioni, 1962 Aluminum, Marble, Stainless steel Made in Italy by Flos The Flos Arco Floor Lamp, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni...

Flos Brera S Pendant, the pendant light version of the Flos Brera series by Castiglioni. A very simple and elegant pendant in white and gray. The egg-shaped opal glass lamp body han...