Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
Italian
Milanese industrial designer-architects Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1918–2002; 1913-68) created some of the most iconic furniture designs in the world, particularly those that originated in the realm of mid-century modern lighting.
In the late 1930s, after graduating from the acclaimed Polytechnic University of Milan, Pier Giacomo opened a design studio with his brother Livio and likeminded architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Achille, also a graduate of Milan Polytechnic, joined the group after completing his studies in 1944. The era’s architects were encountering difficulty in their attempts to secure building commissions, so the group focused on designing practical everyday objects such as the Model 547, a tabletop radio for Phonola that was encased in Bakelite.
The Castiglioni brothers produced wildly popular and innovative designs throughout the 20th century. While Livio departed the practice in 1952 to pursue lighting design and sound technology on his own, Pier Giacomo and Achille would continue to collaborate on a wealth of projects in the ensuing years.
Vintage furniture collectors may be familiar with Livio and Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini’s serpent-like Boalum lamp, while Achille’s Taraxacum hanging lamp — created for FLOS with sprayed plastic polymers originally intended for military use — as well as the Arco, Snoopy and Toio lamps, which were the result of the collaboration between Pier Giacomo and Achille, are milestones in modernist lighting design.
Also for FLOS, Pier Giacomo and Achille created a series of metal frames that, wrapped in the polymer, became floor lamps (Gatto) or pendant lights (Viscontea and Taraxacum), all released in 1960. The Gatto floor lamp takes its name from the Italian word for “cat” and the inspiration for its aesthetic from lighting that George Nelson developed for legendary American furniture manufacturer Howard Miller during the 1940s. Around the same time, the designer Tobia Scarpa (son of the famed Italian architect Carlo Scarpa and one-half of the widely revered postmodern husband-and-wife design duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa) created a floor lamp called Fantasma (1961) using the polymers technique. FLOS continues to make the Castiglionis’ innovative pieces today.
In addition to their provocative lighting works, Pier Giacomo and Achille also created stereo systems, decorative objects, seating, tables and other items for the likes of Brionvega, Alessi, Zanotta, Kartell and more.
Find vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni floor lamps, table lamps, pendants, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
White "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce in white metal and opaline glass. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
FLOS Gatto Piccolo Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a shape that invokes the magical, festive spirit of a hot air balloon, and this creation by the Castiglioni brothers creates an air of whimsy. Named for a “little cat,” it sits ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Steel
FLOS Taraxacum 1 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Steel
KD6 pendant lamp, Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Kartell, 1969
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
KD6 pendant lamp, design by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969. Made of methacrylate (Vedril Montecatini) with satin-burnished nickel-plated brass joint ele...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Other
Taccia Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Art Deco inspired table lamp in a timeless Mid-Century Modern shape. Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni with a gearshift...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Black and White Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Weesp, NL
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance and innovative design with the iconic "Black & White" pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This masterpiece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni “Light Ball” Ceillings Light Metal Glass 1965
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni “light Ball” couple ceilings Ligthts metal glass, 1965, Made in Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Black and White Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Weesp, NL
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance and innovative design with the iconic "Black & White" pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This masterpiece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Aluminum
Nickel & White Methacrylate 4006 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni bros for Kartell
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare pendant lamp design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1959.
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lam...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Brass, Nickel
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Tramo, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Tramo, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Italian mid-century gold Chandelier Splugen Brau by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern gold metal Chandelier Splugen Brau by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Chandelier mod. Splugen Brau with rounded shape. The turned la...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Couple of Light ball sconces by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Appliques Light Ball, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s, stands as a radiant testament to the innovative brilliance of mid-century Italian lighting design. Ac...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
C. 1960s Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos Arco Floor lamp
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an 'Arco' Floor Lamp, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in Italy in 1962. This piece dates to the 1960s, as evidenced by its perforated diffuser with ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Marble, Steel, Aluminum
Iconic Taccia table lamp design by Achille et Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Monaco, MC
Iconic TACCIA table lamp designed by Achille et Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for the italian manufacture FLOS.
Very good condition, light patina.
Circa 1990
Lampshade in glass.
Fr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Large Adjustable Beige Cocoon Floor Lamp in Chrome by Castiglioni, Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous adjustable floor lamp with a large jellyfish shaped cocoon lampshade designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition, with no rips or st...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal, Steel, Chrome
'KD 6 Grande’ Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Kartell ‘KD 6 Grande’ Pendant in very good condition.
Designed in the 1959 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
This 'Grande' version is har...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Flos Arco arc lamp Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni marble
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Arco Bogenleuchte aus dem Jahr 2001 von FLOS zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von italienischen Brüdern und Industriedesignern Achille & Pier Giacomo Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Marble, Stainless Steel
Italian Chandelier Black and White by brother Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Chandelier mod. Black and White with a rounded diffuser in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections, and a lower metal part equipped with another central and external E27 connec...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Hanging Lamp Orange Design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hanging lamp orange design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959.
Beautiful hanging lamp Design by Achille and pier Castiglioni for kartell.
Model kd6.
Made in 1959 a b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Plastic
"KD" pendant Achille Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in PARIS, FR
"KD" model pendant, designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Kartell in the 1960s. The ingeniosity of the Castiglioni brothers is obvious in the construction, the transluc...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Plastic
Italian mid-century modern Splugen Brau ceiling lamp Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Splugen Brau ceiling lamp Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Ceiling lamp mod. Splugen Brau with a round base. The turned lampshade is dome-shaped in metal with a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Italian modern Black and White chandelier by Castiglioni brothers, Flos 1965
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Black and White model chandelier, with rounded diffuser, in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections. The lower part is made of metal and is equipped with another central and ex...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni - Lamp "Sciuko" 1966
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Achille and Pier Castiglioni, lamp "Sciuko"
Édition Flos,
circa 1966
Lacquered metal, Fresnel lens
Measures: H 22 x D 19 cm.
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1960s European Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
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Metal
Black and white ceiling lamp by Pier James and Achilles Castiglioni pe
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Manzano, IT
TITLE Black and white ceiling lamp by Pier James and Achilles Castiglioni for Flos, 1965
DESCRIPTION Made of white opal glass with lighting under and inside the glass. Desi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Iron
Achille And Pier Giacomo Castiglioni lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Achille and Pier Giacomo 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 and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 106 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 38 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Achille and Pier Giacomo 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 Sergio Mazza, Achille Castiglioni, and Martinelli Luce. Prices for Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $431 and can go as high as $13,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.
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