Achille Castiglioni Furniture

'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...

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...

Achille Castiglioni, son of the sculptor Giannino and Livia Bolla, he graduated from the Milan Polytechnic in 1944; after graduating he worked in the studio of the older brothers Liv...

'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 ...

Pair of Italian chairs model 2062 by Achille Castiglioni & Marccelo for Zanotta year 1967 minale. Chairs are new reupholstered in leather.

Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful desig...

1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Table Lamp. Originially designed in 1965 as a wall lamp, this rare table lamp variant is executed in attractively patinated bras...

Lovely pair of stackable Castiglietta Chairs in blue fabric. These iconic chairs were designed by Achille Castglioni and produced by Zanotta in Ita...

The "Irma" chair by Achille Castiglioni produced by Zanotta is composed of an elegant structure in black steel tube, which makes it more resistant than the previous one, with seat an...

Shuko table lamp by Achille Castiglioni 1 edition. Lack of paint with small area not perfect. Good condition. Thanks

Single 'Noce' sconce 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. Bu...

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

Pair of Frisbi 850 pendant lights, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, dating from 1978. Very beautiful floating effect thanks to a diffuser suspended from the body of the fixt...

Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988. Castiglioni and Pozzi’s elegant multi-purpose unit can be used as a bedside table, a tray, a coffe...

Achille castiglioni (1918-2002). Bibip A ceramic and metal floor lamp. The swivel aluminum reflector with a circular handle connected with a white ceramic head on a steel slen...

Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with b...

Post-modern Grip floor lamp, designed by Achille Castiglioni, in 1985. manufactured by Flos, Italy. Painted Steel & Aluminum, Plastic. With makers bedge. The lamp creates a s...

Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the traditional florist’s display stands...

Shelf designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957. Available in black lacquered ash or matte lacquered oak.

Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Green by Achille Castiglioni Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playf...

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...

Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playful Achille Castiglioni design. This unique table lamp provides direct and diffused light throug...

Mid-century side coffee table "Servomuto" designed by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1974. Signed. Artist customized with new finish.

Coppia di lmpade a soffitto modello “Teli 374” disegnata da Achille Castiglioni per Flos tra gli anni ’70 e ’80. La struttura è composta da metallo e teli in materiale “Raflon”, fiss...

With its simple yet attractive design, the Flos Stylos lamp, designed in 1984 by Achille Castiglioni, represents a timeless art object. The cylindrical Pol...

First designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed in 1957, Mezzadro was put into production by Zanotta in 1970 for the exhibition “Shapes and colours in today...

Sold and priced individually. Achille Castiglioni’s ‘Light Ball’ sconce for Flos, designed in 1965, is a study in pure form and materiality. A bronze dish—its surface richly patinat...

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

Italian space age orange plastic Rocchetto stools by Castiglioni for Kartell, 1970s Pair of Rocchetto stools in bright orange plastic. The structure ha...

Condition: good with some inevitable signs of time and use - see photos Achille Castiglioni (Milan, February 16, 1918 - Milan, December 2, 2002) was an Italian architect and designe...

Taraxacum 88 wall/ceiling lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1988. Taraxacum is the Latin term for dandelion. With a total of 15 lamps, the wall light is reminiscent of this widespread plant. Just like the seeds of the dandelion, three lamps are arranged on each of the five triangular aluminium surfaces of the Flos Taraxacum 88...

A pair of ‘Castiglia’ chairs, designed in 1968 by famous italian architect and designer Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta. These chairs feature a chromed tubular steel frame with seaml...

'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...

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...

Arco lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 and manufactured by the Italian brand FLOS in 1967. Excellent vintage condition. From the outside, it looks like ...

Postmodern Cena table designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Manufactured by Zanotta, Italy Beautiful dining table or executive office desk with Beola stone tabe top. Manuf...

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

BLACK 'GRIP' FLOOR LAMP BY ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI FOR FLOS, 1980S Looking for a statement piece to elevate your home decor? Look no further than the Black 'Grip' Floor Lamp by Achille ...

Iconic floor side lamp Noce T designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Flos 1970s. It owes its name to the rounded shape that suggests a half walnut. T...

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

A design classic from the Servi series by the Italian manufacturer Zanotta based on a design by Achille Castiglioni from the 70s. A postmodern design with an object character that a...

Albero plant stand designed by Achille Castiglioni. Produced by Zanotta in Italy.

PPMA / steel / metal Flos edition Dimensions: 60.5 x 73 Circa 1978.

Mid-Century Modern table lamp mod. Walnut by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Walnut lamp, with a rounded shape, the structure is in thick die-cast aluminum and painted in ocher ...

Achille Castiglioni (1918‑2002) was an Italian architect and industrial designer whose creative practice reshaped mid‑20th‑century design. Born in Milan, he graduated in architecture...

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...

Set of 4 stackable armchairs in chromed tubular metal, seat and back in black leather and spring structure for a comfortable seat. Model "2062 Castiglia" designed by A. Castiglioni a...

Rare pendant lamp by Kartell designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1959. The lamp consists of two parts, the frame part of metal and the shade part of plastic. What is...

Ovale Del Giardiniere marble table designed by Arch. Achille Castiglioni. Size: cm.230 x 130 x 73 H Materials: White Carrara - Venied blu Designed by: Achille Castiglioni.   

Amazing, sculptural Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall light. Model 'Bisbi'. With rotating lamp shade. Designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s. Manufacturer label insid...

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

Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled...

Rare pendant lamp by Kartell designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1959. The lamp consists of two parts, the frame part of metal and the shade part of plastic. What is...

Modular “Beta” bookcase designed by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Bonacina in Italy, circa 1970. This shelving system reflects Castiglioni’s functional yet playful approach to design, ...

Achille Castiglioni "Primate" kneeling stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970 Dimensions:  18 1/2" h x 19.5" w x 31 1/2" d Materials: leather, plastic, chrome-plated steel Condition: Excel...

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

Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the traditional florist’s display stands...

Model "Parter" Pair of XL Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do...

Pair of ‘Ginevra’ armchairs in stained wood by Achille Castiglioni Bonacina, 1979 Additional information: Material: Stained wood (bois teinté) Artist: Achille Castiglioni S...

Very rare Bibip floor lamp designed in 1976 by legendary Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Beautiful but also very practical design that can be used both as an uplighter...