Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Italian, 1918-2002
Milanese designer and architect Achille Castiglioni sought to inject personality into all of his work, and found deep inspiration in everyday objects. A legend of Italian mid-century modernism, he created iconic, universally loved table lamps, chairs and other lighting and furniture with his likeminded brothers during the postwar years.
There was the Snoopy lamp, which brings to mind the unmistakable Peanuts character, while the shape of a common street lamp inspired the design behind the Arco floor lamp. Elsewhere, the Toio floor lamp — a provocative fixture in any living room — was made with automotive parts as well as run-of-the-mill recreational gear.
Castiglioni studied the classics at Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and finally architecture and design at the Polytechnic University of Milan. After graduating in 1944, Castiglioni began working with his brothers Pier Giacomo and Livio at the studio they cofounded with classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
Livio left to pursue lighting design and sound technology, leaving Achille and Pier Giacomo to continue to collaborate on various projects. One such design was the iconic Taraxacum hanging lamp for FLOS which featured a resin “cocoon” created with sprayed plastic polymers that protects its steel core and allows for the diffusion of light.
Castiglioni won Italy’s highest award for industrial design — the Compasso d’Oro — seven times, and the Museum of Modern Art was home to his first individual retrospective in the United States. Castiglioni later taught at the Polytechnic University of Turin and at Polytechnic in Milan.
Castiglioni’s designs remain timeless. Some of them can be found in Tokyo’s Living Design Center Ozone, the Triennale di Milano and the Hangaram Art Museum at the Seoul Arts Center.
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Creator: Achille Castiglioni
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
FLOS Taraxacum 88 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Based on the original Taraxacum created in 1960, the Taraxacum 88 reflects the iconic design’s 1988 update and includes a mixture of deep incandescent lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Flos Toio LED Red by Achilles And Piergiacomo Castiglioni Floor Lamp
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
With its legendary silhouette and diffuser inspired by car headlights, the Toio floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1962) is a 20thth Century icon. This model is feat...
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2010s Chinese Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flos Toio LED Red by Achilles And Piergiacomo Castiglioni Floor Lamp
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
With its legendary silhouette and diffuser inspired by car headlights, the Toio floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1962) is a 20thth Century icon. This model is feat...
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2010s Chinese Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
'Plisse' Flush Mounts by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plisse' Flush Mounts by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1980. Pleated enameled outer skirts with a centered pill shaped glass diffuser. Each flush ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1 of 4 "Padina" Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy - 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 4 Padina Wall Lamps in Aluminum by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Good original condition. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Set of 2 Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni in Cast Glass, Italy - 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni in Cast Glass, Italy - 1960s. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Glass
FLOS Stylos Floor Lamp by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1984, the Stylos floor lamp illuminates with a striking simplicity that is anything but ordinary. A halogen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
Castiglioni Modern Decorative LED Table or Desk Lamp in Orange & Black for FLOS
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LED Lampadina Lamp
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 d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
FLOS Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Black by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
FLOS Taraxacum 2 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a gorgeously diffused blooming light. The white powd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
FLOS Taraxacum 1 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a gorgeously diffused blooming light. The white powder coated internal steel structure is s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
Giovi sconces designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1982
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
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
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Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Taraxacum Wall Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gibigiana Desk Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in McKinney, TX
Achille Castiglioni for Flos
Gibigiana lamp
Milan, Italy, circa 1980
enameled steel, aluminum, silvered glass
molded manufacturer's mark to underside
3 3/4"w x 5"d x 17 1/2"h
...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
'Giovi' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Giovi' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. Whimsical circular sconces in an enamele...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
Black "GRIP" floor lamp by ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI for FLOS, Italy 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in DE MEERN, NL
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 ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni Glass Flush Mounts Velella Lamps, Italy, 1960
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Velella opal flush mounts by Flos, Italy 1960 -sold individually
Set of 2 Achille Castiglioni flush mounts lamps, Italy, 1960. Sold individually. Wonderful lights by Flos made f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Chrome
2 White Metal & Rubber Wall Lamps Giovi by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1976
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of wall lamps mod. Giovi, designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1976 and produced by Flos. White metal & aluminum structure with rubber stop. The front lampshade is applied to the ...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Achille Castiglioni, Giovi, Eight Wall Lights, Flos, 1982
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
Eight circular gilt metal wall lights, with radiant backlighting.
Produced by Flos, Italy.
1982.
Literature
Domus n°646, January 1984, p.123
Domus n°654, 1984, p.151
Ottagono 80, ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gibigiana Lamps, Designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1980
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
A pair of Gibigiana lamps, designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1980.
Enameld steal and aluminium, plastic. Manufactured by Flos in the early to mid 19...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
Achille Castiglioni, Pair of "Frisbi" Pendant Lights, 1978
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Saint ouen, FR
PPMA / steel / metal
Flos edition
Dimensions: 60.5 x 73
Circa 1978.
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
Noce Table Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Noce table lamps by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1972. Painted die-cast aluminum, printed glass. Original EU cord. We recommend one E27 25w maxim...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Table Lamps Called Lampadina by Achille Castiglioni, 1972
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Set of 2 table lamps called Lampadina by Achille Castiglioni
1st edition / Flos - 1972
Glass and steel
Dimensions: 24 x 12 cm.
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
"Arco" Floor Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic floor lamp with stainless steel stem and Carrara marble base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Steel
'Bi Bip' Floor Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Italian floor lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni titled 'Bi Bip' with white ceramic half-dome base and head, a pivoting brushed metal shade and a wi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lampada da terra Toio italiana moderna, metallo, di Castiglioni per Flos, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Lampada da terra Toio con diffusore a luce indiretta, la struttura è formata da una base in metallo verniciato bianco e uno stelo esagonale in metallo, che supporta il cavo elettrico...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lampada da terra Toio italiana moderna, metallo, di Castiglioni per Flos, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Lampada da terra Toio con diffusore a luce indiretta, la struttura è formata da una base in metallo verniciato bianco e uno stelo esagonale in metallo, che supporta il cavo elettrico...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Table Lamps Designed by Tobia Scarpa -Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two white table lamps designed by Tobia Scarpa model"Jucker" with revolving lampshades round white lacquered aluminium base and lampshade nicke...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage brass variant comes with ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian. Retains original manufacturer's sticker.
Literature ref.: "1000 Lights: 1960 to Present," eds. Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Tachen, 2005 p.91
Price is per item. 2 lamps available.
Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Wiring tested and updated for compatibility with US electrical. Accommodates 1x e26 medium base 75w equivalent LED bulb (lower with incandescent). Glass in excellent condition, but possibly a replacement globe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. An incredibl...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Glass and Marble Floor Lamps Papavero, by A. Castiglioni for Flos, 1964
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian glass and marble floor lamps Papavero, by A.Castiglioni, for Flos, 1964. Floor lamps model Papapvero, with marble base, steel stem and white opal glass diffuser. Produced by ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Marble
Parentesi Suspension Light by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzu for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Parentesi Suspension Light by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù. Originally designed in Italy in 1971. The iconic Parentesi was named for ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Achille Castiglioni lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Achille Castiglioni lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Achille Castiglioni lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 80 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Achille Castiglioni were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Guzzini, Aldo Londi, and Banci Firenze. Prices for Achille Castiglioni lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,836.
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