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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$2,276Sale Price / set|40% Off
Achille Castiglioni ‘Castiglia’ Chairs, 1968, Zanotta
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Kampen, NL
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...
Steel, Chrome
Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow & Black Plastic Stools
By Kartell, Beylerian LTD, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Upholstery, Plastic
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Kartell, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
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...
Plastic
Pair of "Irma" chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
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...
Steel
Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of four
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black lacquered metal structures with leather seats and backs.
Metal
Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hellouw, NL
The "Irma" chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni in the 1970s and produced by the esteemed Italian furniture company Zanotta, stands as a timeless test...
Steel
Pair of Blue Castiglietta Dining Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely pair of stackable Castiglietta Chairs in blue fabric. These iconic chairs were designed by Achille Castglioni and produced by Zanotta in Ita...
Steel, Chrome
Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Set of Twelve 'Castiglia' Dining Chairs
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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...
Aluminum, Chrome
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro Stool
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The first model of the stool was presented at the 1954 Milan Triennial. It was presented under the banner of Art and Production.
Chrome, Metal
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Mezzadro Stool, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
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...
Metal
Set of 6 Castiglietta Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Wien, AT
This set of six “Castiglietta” chairs was designed in 1968 by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Zanotta in Italy. The model is considered a refined example of Italian minimalist de...
Chrome
Achille Castiglioni "Primate" leather stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Skokie, IL
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...
Stainless Steel
Lo of 4 Chairs "Irma" Design Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid set of 4 "irma" model chairs, design achille castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s made of black lacquered metal, with seat and back in light brown leather they measure 90 cm...
Metal
Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Italian vintage stool Mezzadro by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950s for Zanotta circa 1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in silver, red and brown color tones. This design icon Mezzadro designed 1950s and manufactured circa 1978 is an early example and in good condition with some signs of age and use, like corrosion and minor abrasions. Marked with the company's name underneath the seat. This splashy stool with a tractor seat in fresh red color brings a playful vibe into any interior and opens up your Traditional, Rustic or Contemporary interior. The Mezzadro stool features rural and simple elements and turned into a an iconic design piece, which is represented in many museums and collections. Easy removable seat, support rod from chromed metal and beechwood, all these simple elements forms a timeless and brightly statement piece. We love this stool in particular for its fresh vibe and we love to combine with Traditional desks...
Metal
Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age orange plastic Rocchetto stools by Castiglioni for Kartell, 1970s Pair of Rocchetto stools in bright orange plastic. The structure ha...
Leather, Plastic
Italian mid-century modern chairs Lierna by Castiglioni for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black chairs Lierna by Achille Castiglioni for Gavina, 1960s Pair of chairs model Lierna with black leather seat. The black-painted wooden backrest is comp...
Leather, Wood
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Castiglietta Pair of Office or Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian chairs model 2062 by Achille Castiglioni & Marccelo for Zanotta year 1967 minale. Chairs are new reupholstered in leather.
Leather
pink metal & leather 1960/70s occasional stool Sella by Castiglioni for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
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...
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron
Pair of ‘Ginevra’ Armchairs in Stained Wood by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of ‘Ginevra’ armchairs in stained wood by Achille Castiglioni Bonacina, 1979 Additional information: Material: Stained wood (bois teinté) Artist: Achille Castiglioni S...
Wood
Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
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...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970.
Metal
$4,224Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zanotta Primate Kneeling Stool in White Leather by Achille Castiglioni
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Primate Kneeling Stool in White Leather by Achille Castiglioni Stiff polyurethane frame. Base in black painted polystyrene. Flexible polyure...
Leather
Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage stool Mezzadro by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950s for Zanotta circa 1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in red, silver and bro...
Metal
Achille Castiglioni, Armchair Model “Primate”, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, ES
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) Armchair model “Primate” Manufactured by Zanotta Italy, 1970 Leather, steel, resin base Measurements 45 cm x 47 cm x 79h cm 17.71 in x 18.5...
Steel
$1,654 / set
H 26.19 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
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...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$2,721Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs by Romeo Rega in bi-metal upholstered in navy leather.
Brass, Chrome
$1,406
H 19.89 in W 17.13 in D 18.9 in
Mezzadro Tractor Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mezzadro Tractor Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s Italian design - Seating - Vintage Measures : 43,5x48cm H:50,5cm Materials : Steel - metal - wood M...
Metal, Steel
$3,537 / set
H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of 8 1970s Italian Dining chairs by Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in London, Lambeth
Set of 8 dining with a distinctive sculptural style piano black lacquered frame.Rich black Leather seat pads.Italian 1970s
Leather
$3,300Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 32 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed
By Zanotta, Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...
Leather
$4,950 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four “Arcadia” Chairs by A. Caraceni for Tagliabue, Italy, 1970s
By Tagliabue
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four “Arcadia” Chairs by Adalberto Caraceni for Tagliabue, Italy, 1970s Curved Wood and Woven Cane, Excellent Vintage Condition Designed by A. Caraceni and produced by Tagli...
Cane, Beech, Plywood
$1,181 / set
H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s Pair of chairs with rounded shapes, in red plastic with removable l...
Plastic
$945 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Chrome Dining Armchairs by David Palterer for Zanotta, Italy, 1987
By David Palterer, Zanotta
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artistic and stylish pair of side / dining chairs by David Palterer for Zanotta, Italy. The chairs are made in chromed tubular frame that features a floating backrest. The wood is ma...
Chrome
$2,954 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.1 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 ‘Model 300’ Dining Chairs by Joe Colombo for Pozzi, 1970s Italy
By Pozzi, Joe Colombo
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four elegant 'Model 300' dining chairs by legendary designer Joe Colombo for Italian manufacturer Pozzi. Very high quality oak construction with seats/backrests reupholstered ...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,127 / set
H 16.93 in Dm 12.01 in
Space Age Vintage Pair Duo Plastic Stools Tabouret Red Green 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age vintage pair duo stools or tabourets from plastic in the colors fresh green and and light red 1970s Italy. A wonderful pair or duo stools or tabourets from plastic in fresh...
Plastic
Set of four pine dining chairs by Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Hilversum, NL
Designed by Richard Daumiller and produced around 1970, this set of four pieces is crafted from solid untreated pinewood and is in beautiful, original condition.
Pine
$460
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 8.67 in
1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A striking example of European Space Age design, this 1970s stool by Flair balances futuristic form with practical comfort. The molded white plastic base features a distinctive hourg...
Plastic, Fabric
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H 16.93 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Stool or Low Table 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni, Lanza, Valenti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Low table or stool designed by Castiglioni Gaviraghi and Lanza for Valenti & C. Milano in 1982. This beautiful and timeless design piece is made of an unibody molded ABS chassis-a o...
Plastic
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H 16.93 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Stools 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti Milano, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni, Lanza, Valenti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Pair of tables or stools designed by Castiglioni Gaviraghi and Lanza for Valenti & C. Milano in 1982. This beautiful and timeless design piece is made of an unibody molded ABS chass...
Plastic
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H 36.23 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Camilla metal bench by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi for Zanotta 80s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Padova, IT
Camilla metal bench by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi for Zanotta 80s Structure in painted steel, black color, seat and backrest with slats in laminated plastic, grey color....
Metal
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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.71 in
Group of six Irma Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 6 chairs, enameled metal frame, leather seat and back.
Metal
Camila Bench by Achile Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1984
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Camila Bench by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, designed in 1984, is an iconic piece of Italian postmodern design that fuses aesthetic appeal with innovative functionality. The...
Metal
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H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 4
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black lacquered metal frames with leather seats and backrests. In good condition with normal a...
Metal
Sedie "Irma" di Achille Castiglioni per Zanotta
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Conversano, IT
Iconico set di 4 sedie IRMA disegnate da Achille Castiglioni negli anni '70 e prodotte dalla rinomata azienda italiana Zanotta. Le sedie sono caratterizzate da una struttura in accia...
Iron
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H 16.93 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Stools 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni, Lanza
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of Space Age Furniture Design with this exceptional set of four 'Small' stools, designed by Castiglioni Gaviraghi, and Lanza for Valenti & C. Milano in 1982. Thes...
Plastic
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H 16.93 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Stool 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti Milano, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni, Lanza
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Low table or stool designed by Castiglioni Gaviraghi and Lanza for Valenti & C. Milano in 1982. This beautiful and timeless design piece is made of an unibody molded ABS chassis-a o...
Plastic
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H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 26.97 in
Quattro Sedie Castiglia di Achille Castiglioni e Marcello Minale per Zanotta
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di 4 sedie in tubolare cromato e cuoio. Buone condizioni.
Metal
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H 36.5 in W 32.5 in D 38 in
Achille & Pier Giacomo black leather "San Luca" lounge chair for Bernini, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni, Bernini
Located in Skokie, IL
Introducing the San Luca lounge chair designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, a timeless icon in Italian design history. Originally showc...
Leather, Walnut
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H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of 10
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Red lacquered metal frames with leather seats and backrests. In good condition with normal age...
Metal