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Achille Castiglioni Stools

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
Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow & Black Plastic Stools
Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow & Black Plastic Stools

Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow & Black Plastic Stools

By Beylerian LTD, Achille Castiglioni, Kartell

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...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Rocchetto Stool designed  by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
Rocchetto Stool designed  by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969

Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969

By Achille Castiglioni, Kartell

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Plastic

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Mezzadro Stool, 1970s
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Mezzadro Stool, 1970s

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Mezzadro Stool, 1970s

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in London, GB

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Achille Castiglioni "Primate" leather stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970

Achille Castiglioni "Primate" leather stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Skokie, IL

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Stainless Steel

Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy
Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy

Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

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...

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Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s
Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s

Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s

By Achille Castiglioni, Kartell

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...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Leather, Plastic

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro Stool
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro Stool

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.

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1950s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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pink metal & leather 1960/70s occasional stool Sella by Castiglioni for Zanotta
pink metal & leather 1960/70s occasional stool Sella by Castiglioni for Zanotta

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970.  

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Zanotta Primate Kneeling Stool in White Leather by Achille Castiglioni

Zanotta Primate Kneeling Stool in White Leather by Achille Castiglioni

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zanotta Primate Kneeling Stool in White Leather by Achille Castiglioni Stiff polyurethane frame. Base in black painted polystyrene. Flexible polyure...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s
Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s

Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s

By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Stools

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Metal

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Achille Castiglioni stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Achille Castiglioni stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Achille Castiglioni stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 5 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original stools by Achille Castiglioni were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by Mario Bellini, Bonacina, and Artemide. Prices for Achille Castiglioni stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $6,713, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,231.
Questions About Achille Castiglioni Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Achille 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.