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.
Find vintage Achille Castiglioni lighting, seating, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Achille Castiglioni
Coppia di Lampade mod. Teli 374 di Achille Castiglioni per Flos, Italia, 1970-80
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
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...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Stylos Floor Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
With its simple yet attractive design, the Flos Stylos lamp, designed in 1984 by Achille Castiglioni, represents a timeless art object.
The cylindrical Pol...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Steel
Italian ‘Light Ball’ Sconce or Flush Mount in Bronze by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy , 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni,Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Resin
Floor Table lamp "Noce" by Achille Castiglioni for Flos , 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Padova, IT
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Taraxacum 88 wall/ceiling lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1988.
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Athens, Attiki
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...
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
'Vellela' Opaline Flush Mount by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Germany
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Model "Giovi" Pair of Wall Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
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...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Marble and Steel Arco Lamp for FLOS, 1967
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Vicenza, IT
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 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Carrara Marble, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Resin
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
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Metal
Floor, Table Lamp Noce T by Achille Castiflioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Padova, IT
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Resin
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.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Mod. Walnut by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
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 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
$665 Sale Price
20% Off
Suspension Cocoon By Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Paddington, NSW
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...
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20th Century Italian Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Resin
Taraxacum S1 Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Renens, CH
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...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hamburg, DE
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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Achille Castiglioni Sconce 'Bisbi' for Flos Italy 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Munich, DE
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum, Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Paper
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, 1950s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hamburg, DE
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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Model "Parter" Pair of XL Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
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...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Achille Castiglioni Bibip Floor Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Dronten, NL
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Taraxacum Wall Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
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...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
"TACCIA" table lamp with polished steel and grey aluminium base, glass diffuser
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Madrid, España
"TACCIA" table lamp with polished steel and grey aluminium base, glass diffuser and white lacquered metal reflector - to Flos - by Achille Castiglioni - Italy
Measurements: 70/49 x ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum, Steel
‘Bibip’ Floor Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Bibip’ Floor Lamps by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS (IT, 1976)
Enameled steel white base and upper socket housing. Steel ring at top paired with a chrome socket cover. Ability to ar...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Steel, Chrome
$4,500 / item
Bibip floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Bibip floor lamp designed in 1977 by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured by lighting company Flos.
Bibip is an adjustable light, that can be used both as ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
2 White Metal & Rubber Wall Lamps Giovi by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1976
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
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 ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Lampe Taccia par Flos en verre design Achille et Pier Castiglioni Italie 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, England
La lampe Taccia modèle XXL, conçue par Achille et Pier Giacomo Castiglioni en 1962, est une pièce emblématique du design moderne, éditée par Flos. Avec sa conception réfléchie, elle ...
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1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Lampada 'Light Ball' di Achille Castiglioni per Flos anni 70-80
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da soffitto/parete in alluminio smaltato bianco. Presenta 1 attacco per lampadina E27 da 60 w.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Flos Stylos Floor Lamp Achille Castiglioni 1984 Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Stylos floor lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni for the Italian lighting manufacturer Flos in the year 1984.
Stylos is a floor lamp that is...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Acrylic
Vintage Noce Wall or Table Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Italy ca. 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage "Noce" table or wall lamp by Achille Castiglioni produced by his own company FLOS in Italy ca. 1970s
Good vintage condition. Adjustable tilt.
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1970s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Turquoise by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Turquoise by Achille Castiglioni
Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this pla...
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20th Century Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Stainless Steel
Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in White by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in White by Achille Castiglioni
Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playful...
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20th Century Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Stainless Steel
Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Violet by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Violet by Achille Castiglioni
Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playfu...
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20th Century Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Stainless Steel
Pair of Gibigiana Desk Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Gibigiana desk lamp is an original design lamps realized by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1980s.
Pair of aluminium lamps. Good condition except for some scratches and some...
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1980s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Achille Castiglioni, Lampadina Small Table Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Its name means, literally, "bulb," and it's easy to see why with one look at this playful 1972 Achille Castiglioni design. This unique table lamp provides direct and diffused light t...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
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...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Steel
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Green Acrylic Pendant Lamp 4017
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Italian pendant. This was the first lighting design by Achille Castiglioni, manufactured by Kartell. Made of nickel-plated steel with an acrylic shade it looks very contemporary, but it is vintage Mid-Century Modern!
Wired for use in the USA.
Achille Castiglioni (1918–2002) stands as a luminary in the realm of industrial design, renowned for his avant-garde creations and innovative approach. An Italian maestro, he co-founded the famed design studio, "Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzù," and later collaborated with his brothers, Pier Giacomo and Livio. Castiglioni's iconic pieces, such as the Arco Lamp and the Sella Stool...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Nickel
Italian mid century Papavero glass floor lamps Achille Castiglioni Flos, 1964
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern Papavero white opaline glass, metal and marble floor lamps by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1964.
Papapvero model floor lamps, with a round marble base, st...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Marble
Stylos floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in LYON, FR
Stylos floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
Maison Lecan presents this iconic 1980s floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos.
This is the "Stylos" floor lamp, a well-known ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Plastic
Set of Fifteen "Giovi" Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1980's.
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of fifteen original “Giovi” wall sconces designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, in the 1980's. These vintage Italian sconces feature minimalist, industrial styling with...
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1980s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Post Modern Black Grip Floor Lamp By Achille Castiglioni For Flos, Italy 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Norwich, GB
Post Modern "Grip" floor lamp by Italian architect and designer Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) for Flos. Labelled. Circa 1985.
The lamp has a powder coated steel base, rising on an...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp Grip by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1980s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Floor Lamp Grip by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1985.
Black lacquered tubular metal, plastic. Flos original label.
H 130 cm. D 25 cm.
Very Good condi...
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1980s Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Plissetta chandelier by Achille Castiglioni for Flos 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
1980s ceiling or wall lamp made of white enameled metal with opal glass light point.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
$513 Sale Price
20% Off
'Bi Bip' Floorlamp by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brussels, BE
The Bibip Floor Lamp exemplifies Achille Castiglioni’s inventive approach to everyday design. Conceived in 1976 for Flos, the lamp features a movable shade and articulated stem, allo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
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Steel
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.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
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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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Achille Castiglioni is famous for his work as a designer and architect. The Milanese designer 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 like-minded brothers during the postwar years. Some of his most well-known pieces include the Arco lamp, the Snoopy lamp and the Taraxacum hanging lamp. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Achille Castiglioni furniture.
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