Achille Castiglioni and Luigi Caccia Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Čelinac, BA
Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Tables
Wood
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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Achille Castiglioni and Luigi Caccia Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Čelinac, BA
Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
Wood
“Leonardo” working Table by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1969 Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed in 1969 by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, the Leonardo Working Table embodies Castiglioni’s rigorous, user-centered approach to design. Conceived as a flexible working too...
Wood
Italian modern wood desk Leonardo by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood desk Leonardo by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s Desk model Leonardo with rectangular top in wood with white finish. The two easel-shaped legs are made of ...
Wood
Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta "Servomuto" coffee table, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Naples, IT
Servomuto coffee table from the Servi collection by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1974. Servomute, light and easy to move, it is the worthy heir to Franco Albini's essential, eleg...
Steel
Vintage Postmodern Model Servomuto Side Table by Achille Castiglioni, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hamburg, DE
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...
Metal
$3,801Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zanotta Leonardo Working Table in Laminated Top & Natural Varnished Beech Frame
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Leonardo Working Table in Laminate Top and Natural Varnished Beech Frame by Achille Castiglioni Natural varnished steam-treated beech trest...
Beech
Corner table Interflex Trio design Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Alcamo, IT
Interflex Trio - Corner Table Design: Achille Castiglioni, 1988 Designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1988 for Interflex, the Trio table stems from the designer's reflection on unused ...
Wood
Achille Castiglioni 'Comodo' Versatile Storage by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
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...
Wood
Mate tray by Castiglioni for DePadova
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Mate is a low table with folding base and removoble tray by Achille Castiglioni for De Padova, a masterpiece of functional elegance. This folding side table combines industrial simpl...
Wood, Cherry
$660Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zanotta Cumano Folding Table in White Finish with Steel Top
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cumano Folding Table in White Finish with Steel Top by Achille Castiglioni Steel frame and top. Colours: black, white, amaranth, anthra...
Steel
21st Century by A.Castiglioni Oval Living Room Marble Table in White Carrara
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in massa, IT
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.
Marble
Memphis Side Coffee Table Servomuto Castiglioni Zanotta, Italy 80s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century side coffee table "Servomuto" designed by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1974. Signed. Artist customized with new finish.
Metal
$2,805Sale Price|40% Off
Postmodern Cena dining table designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta 1979
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
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...
Stone, Steel
Italian modern Dining table Desco by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dining table Desco by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s Dining table mod. Desco with round top in satin steel with black plastic profile. The 3-spoke leg is made...
Metal, Steel
21st Century by A.Castiglioni Oval Living Room Marble Table in White Carrara
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in massa, IT
DUETI marble table designed by Arch. Achille Castiglioni. Size: cm.210 x 90 x 73 H Materials: Black Marquina – Crema Valencia - White Carrara - White Pensylvania - Calacatta Desig...
Marble
Italian Desk from the 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1960s the desk also features chrome tubular legs. Italian desk from the late 1960s characterize by the sleek and modern aesthetic. Second height 24.7 from the floor ...
Chrome
$1,618
H 12.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
"Marcuso" Square Chrome Coffee Table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century “Marcuso” square coffee in chrome plated metal completed by a thick square shaped glass. This stylish table designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Zanotta in ...
Crystal, Chrome
English 19th Century Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island. Crafted from solid pine and oak, it remains incredibly sturdy and level. The brilli...
Wood, Hardwood
$3,116
H 36.23 in W 71.66 in D 35.44 in
1970s Spanish Natural Wood Rustic Farmhouse Working Table w/ Beams
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 1970s Spanish natural wood rustic farmhouse working table with beams.
Wood
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta "Gaetano" Writing Table, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta with original glass top supported by two folding trestles in black and red enamelled metal. Timeless object. With its dry and essential ...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Vittorio D'assi Desk, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian midcentury Vittorio D'assi desk from the 1960s is a stunning example of functional elegance. Designed by Vittorio D'assi, this desk showcases a harmonious blend of sleek ...
Wood
Midcentury Modern MIM Roma Walnut Desk, Italy 1970s
By MIM Roma
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Solid Walnut Desk from the 1970s, MIM Rome Italy This Mid-Century Modern solid wood desk, produced by the renowned Italian company MIM Rome in the 1970s, is a stun...
Walnut
Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Ico Parisi desk in wood and steel including leg protectors for MIM Rome. MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) was founded in Rome in 1957 as a company for the des...
Metal
1960s Vintage Painted Italian-Style Desk
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage painted desk Made in the 1960s Stylish and functional This vintage writing desk is painted a beautiful shade of chartreuse green and accented with gold details.
Giltwood
$2,038
H 31.89 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
Bagutta writing desk by Annig Sarian for Arflex - Italy - 1960s
By Annig Sarian
Located in Milano, IT
Small desk with three drawers, wooden frame and chromed and curved tubular metal supports. The desk has a slight defect on one side, as shown in the photo. Manufactured by Arlex, It...
Steel, Chrome
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - mahogany veneer
Metal
Desk in Wood Design Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular desk made entirely of dark wood and enameled cream with plastic stationery compartment on the top. Made in Italy between the late 60s and early 70s.Exceptional for placem...
Plastic, Wood
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H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Achille Castiglioni, Tavolo da lavoro regolabile 'Leonardo', Zanotta, anni '70
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Firenze, IT
Tavolo da lavoro ‘Leonardo’ con piano in laminato e struttura in faggio verniciato naturale disegnato da Achille Castiglioni per Zanotta nel 1969. Il cavalletto è in faggio trattato...
Wood, Beech
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H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
“Leonardo” height adjustable wooden table by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta , 1970
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
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...
Wood
Achille Castiglioni Quark Desk BBB Bonacina, Italy, 1982
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice ‘Quark’ desk designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured by BBB Bonacina, Italy 1982. The Quark series were designed as a modular system, and could be customized to the customers personal needs and preferences. These desks are made of beech wood painted in white or black. This particular desk has containers on both sides, one equipped with four small drawers, and on the other side one large sliding drawer. On the back of these containers, there is an open space suitable for placing items like books. The frame of the desk is made of a sturdy triangular wooden structure featuring an angled plywood rib on the inner side. This design not only makes the desk strong but also gives it an iconic and recognizable shape. The collaboration with BBB Bonancina began with the Tric chair...
Beech
Achille Castiglioni Quark desk BBB Bonacina Italy 1982
By Achille Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice post-modern 'Quark' desk designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured by BBB Bonacina, Italy 1982. The Quark series included multiple desks designed as a modular system. The desks have a consistent structure and customers could customize the side parts and cabinets according to their preferences. These desks are made of beech wood painted in black. Each desk has containers on both sides each equipped with three drawers. On the back of these containers, there is an open space suitable for placing items like books. The frame of the desk is made of a sturdy triangular wooden structure featuring an angled plywood rib on the inner side. This design not only makes the desk strong but also gives it an iconic and recognizable shape. In good condition with normal surface wear. The collaboration with BBB Bonancina began with the Tric chair...
Beech
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H 28.15 in W 90.56 in D 50.01 in
Ovale del Giardiniere Table by Achille Castiglioni for Upgroup, Marble, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Ovale del Giardiniere Table by Achille Castiglioni for Upgroup, Marble, 1980s
Marble
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H 30.91 in W 68.51 in D 33.86 in
Italian modern working table Leonardo by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern working table Leonardo by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s Desk, work table or dining table mod. Leonardo in wood. The rectangular top is covered in white lamina...
Laminate, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.18 in
Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Adjustable Table ‘Leonardo’ in Blond Wood
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, adjustable desk ‘Leonardo’, beech, laminated wood, Italy, design 1969. Italian architect and designer Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) designed the ‘...
Beech
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H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Folding wooden table “Trac” by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Emmebonacina 70s, 80s
By BBB Bonacchina, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Padova, IT
Achille Castiglioni with Trac re-enacts the notion of folding table, experimenting with his workhorse: the redesign of anonymous objects that have survived use and time and can be enhanced with minimal modifications. With a modernity that is ahead of his time, he experiments with concepts such as multifunctionality, transformability, mobility. Lightweight, square in shape, Trac has simple, elegant folding legs and refined joints that are easy to manoeuvre. Ideal for storage once folded. 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 Livio and Pier Giacomo in Milan, devoting himself to urban planning, architecture, exhibitions and product design projects. In 1944, together with his brothers, he took part in the VII Triennale di Milano. Achille Castiglioni's design has always been based on a search for functionality, also through the functional reuse of objects already present in production. In 1956 he was one of the founders of ADI, the Association for Industrial Design. BBB emmebonacina, with its 50 years of experience in the production of contemporary furniture, can boast a collection that brings together many of the successes of Italian design in the world, which place it in a prominent position in the international production scene. The spirit of the company, which can be traced back to the desire to interpret contemporary culture, is demonstrated by excellent collaborations such as those, among many others, with Achille Castiglioni, Paolo Ferrari, De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi, Italo Luppi, Carlo Santi, Giogio Decursu, Laura Griziotti...
Wood
‘Bass’ Coffee Table in Beech Wood by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Bass’ coffee table in beech wood by Achille Castiglioni Manufactured by BBB Bonacina in 1979. Additional information: Material: beech wood and beech plated curved plywood A...
Wood
Rocchetto Coffee Table by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Dronten, NL
Original side table model Rocchetto designed by Achile Castiglioni for Kartell. Later versions of this table are made in dull plastic, this table is the premium molded gloss fibergl...
Fiberglass
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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Zanotta Cumano Yellow Folding table designed by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Folding table. Steel frame and top. ABS sliding joint. The project of this coffee table starts from the desire to revisit the design of an archetype of the late Nineteenth century b...
Steel
Vignelli Metafora coffee table for Casigliani, Italy, 1979
By Achille Castiglioni, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in London, GB
A stunning and sculptural Metafora coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cub...
Travertine