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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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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
Midcentury Beige Losange Cocoon Pendant Light by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century losange shaped cocoon pendant with stunning beige even patina. This unique chandelier was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. In amazing ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Steel

Mid-Century Beige "Palm" Cocoon Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century palm cocoon table lamp in spectacular conditions, with no rips or stains. This incredibly charming and rare lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. In spectacular conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Beige Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century first edition large "Viscontea" cocoon pendant light in fabulous condition and with a charming beige color. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and incredibly rare large mid-century round veined "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In fabulous condition and f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. This coco...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin suspension lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the 1960s. Model: Taraxacum. Maximum height with cable: 90 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Resin and metal Hanging lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Maximum height with cable: 77 cm. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST U...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Large Gatto Beige Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of first edition Gatto cocoon table lamps designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy in the 1960s. The lamps are signed on the insid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Stainless Steel, Metal

Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Multicolor for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in multicolor for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Large Gatto Beige Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent first edition large Gatto cocoon table lamps designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. The lamps are signed inside....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Table Lamp "Gatto" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni . Large Model Gatto. Stamped Flos inside. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE B...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin suspension lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the 1960s. Model: Taraxacum Maximum height with cable: 100 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp stamped Flos. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 300 cm. wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PR...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Cocoon hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Cocoon hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Height with cable: 80 cm. Wear due to time and age of lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Castiglioni Floor Lamp
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, rare Castiglioni floor lamp. Spun fiberglass "shade" with a chrome base and floor controls. Some minor foxing to the base of the lamp that is consistent with age.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Chrome

Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Black for Stilnovo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in black for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Brass, Steel

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 More Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Yellow with Iron and Metal Frame
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Yellow with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Iron

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 110 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Ivory for Stilnovo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in ivory for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Brass, Steel

"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 250 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Anthracite with Iron and Metal Frame
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Anthracite with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Iron

Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in White with Iron and Metal Frame
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in White with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb with r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Iron

Large Table Lamp "Gatto" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni . Large Model Gatto. Stamped Flos inside. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE B...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Metal

Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Red with Iron and Metal Frame
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Red with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb with ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Iron

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The hanging lamp model "KD 6” was designed by the brothers Castiglioni and was among the first lamps produced by the famous Italian company Kartell. KD 6 lamp ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Brass

Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Light Blue with Iron and Metal Frame
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Light Blue with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Iron

Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in taranto, IT
very rare suspension lamp produced by Kartell from 1959, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni reported with the initials "KD7") the diffuser is in white opal methacryl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting

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Opal, Brass

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 More Lighting

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Metal

Achille And Pier Giacomo Castiglioni more lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni more 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 more lighting, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 13 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original more lighting by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider more lighting by Vico Magistretti, Ernesto Gismondi, and Toni Zuccheri. Prices for Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni more lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $916 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,521.

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