Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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
Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000
By Bonacina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chair Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Bonacina, 2000s
Folding chair mod. Tric entirely in transparent plexiglass. The seat and backrest are ro...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Plexiglass
Italian folding chair, black wood, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Tric model folding chair, made entirely of wood painted in black, with a rounded seat and back. The legs are rectangular in cross-section.
Produced c. 1960 and designed by Achille an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Wood
Tric folding chairs by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for BBB Emmebonacina.
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Athens, Attiki
Black glossy polycarbonate folding chairs, model ‘Tric’ by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for BBB Emmebonacina.
Excellent condition, unused, in their original boxes.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Plastic, Carbon Fiber
"Mezzadro" Stool in Yellow by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1957 / c. 1970
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Skokie, IL
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni "Mezzadro" yellow stool for Zanotta Italy, 1957 / c. 1970
Additional Information:
Materials: Enameled steel, chrome-plated steel, beech
Dimensio...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Steel
Achille Castiglioni Mezzadro Stool
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Dronten, NL
Very early bright red Mezzadro stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta.
In the hands of the Castiglioni Brothers, the Mezzadro stool for Zanotta transforms a simple tractor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Sedie moderne italiane metà del secolo Tric di Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Palermo, IT
Sedie moderne italiane della metà del secolo Tric di Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni anni '60
Set di tre sedie pieghevoli mod. Tric interamente in legno verniciato nero. La seduta e...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Beech
Organic Vintage Sculptural Red Lounge Chair by Achille & Piero Castiglioni 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage San Luca sculptural lounge chair or armchair from leather in burnt red color Italy 1960s designed by Achille & Piero Castiglioni.
This very comfortable organic and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Leather
Folding Chairs "Tric" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione Italy 1965 Set of 2
By BBB Bonacchina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Enhance your space with the timeless design of this pair of "Tric" folding chairs, a masterpiece created by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglione for BBB Emmebonacina in Italy in 1965...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Plywood
Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni Yellow Mezzadro Stool by Zanotta 1970s
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Mezzadro stool with chromium-plated steel stem, seat in yellow lacquered metal and footrest in beech wood.
Designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni in 1957 and produced by Za...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Metal
Italian mid-century modern chair Tric Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chair mod. Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1960s
Folding chair mod. Tric entirely in black painted wood. The seating and the back are rounded....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Wood
Pair of Yellow Navona Armchairs by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
This pair of Navona armchairs (prototypes) by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni comes directly from Dino Gavina’s personal collection.
Wood structure, recently upholstered with ori...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Castiglioni Rochetto Stool or Table by Kartell
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1969 by the Castiglioni brothers, the "rochetto", or "spool" stool is a wonderful design. Two identical forms are fastened together giving it the distinctive hourglass sp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Upholstery, Plastic
Pair of "Mezzadro" Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, pair of "Mezzadro" model metal and wood stools, made for the Italian company Zanotta.
It is one of the most iconic and intelligent projects creat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Metal
Pair of Sanluca Armchairs by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in Blue Velvet
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of Sanluca armchairs by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni dating back to Gavina’s production, recently upholstered in cotton velvet. Each armchair is made of separate wooden ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Velvet, Wood
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sanluca Armchair for Gavina, 1960, Set of 2
By Gavina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pair of Sanluca armchairs dating back to the first Gavina SpA production, with the original beige velvet upholstery. Each armchair is made of separate wooden curved pieces connected ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Beech, Velvet, Foam
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Lierna Italian Chair by for Gavina, 1950s
By Gavina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic mid-century "Lierna" black lacquered wood and red faux leather chair. Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed this incredible piec...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Wood, Faux Leather
“Tric” folding chair by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for BBB, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tric; folding chair; Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni; BBB; Italy; Italian Design; Dining Chairs; Dining Room; Living Room; Dining Room Set; Wood; Plywood; Iconic; BBB Emmebonaci...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Wood
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Red with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Red with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
Chromium-plated steel stem. Seat lacquered in the colours: orange, red, ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Beech
Zanotta Allunaggio Outdoor Stool in Grass Green Steel and Aluminium
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Allunaggio Outdoor Stool in Grass Green Steel and Aluminium by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Steel legs, aluminium alloy seat painted grass green. Natural polyethylen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Steel
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Yellow with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Yellow with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
Chromium-plated steel stem. Seat lacquered in the colours: orange, red,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Beech
Italian Modern Armchair Sanluca by Pier Giacomo Achille Castiglioni Gavina, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchair mod. Sanluca by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Gavina, 1960s
Elegant armchair mod. Sanluca in white leather. Squared padded seat. The i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Leather, Wood
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Black with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Black with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
Chromium-plated steel stem. Seat lacquered in the colours: orange, red, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Beech
20th Century Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Pair of Stools Mod. Mezzadro
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Turin, Turin
Stool Mezzadro is a seat designed by Italian designers Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Achille Castiglioni in 1957 for the Italian, furniture company, Zanotta. The seat is considered an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Metal
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Orange with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in Orange with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
Chromium-plated steel stem. Seat lacquered in the colours: orange, red,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
Materials
Beech
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in White with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Mezzadro Stool in White with Chromium Plated Steel Stem & Beech Base
Chromium-plated steel stem. Seat lacquered in the colours: orange, red...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Beech
"Tric" Chair Design Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for BBB Emmebonacina, 1965
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in taranto, IT
"Tric" model folding chair, design achille and piergiacomo castiglioni for BBB emmebonacina, 1965
Solid wood structure with molded plywood elements
It measures 82 cm in height,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
Materials
Wood
Customizable Tacchini Babela Armchair by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for the Milan Chamber of Commerce, Babela is an excellent example of how practicality and aesthetics can work together in the...
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2010s Italian Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Leather, Fabric, Plywood
'Primate' Seat for Zanotta
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 'Primate' seat by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta. Steel and leather, Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Steel
Rare Settee by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Double San Luca lounge chair newly upholstered with recycled leather by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian mid-century modern yellow Stool Mezzadro by Castiglioni Zanotta, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern yellow Stool Mezzadro by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1960s
Stool mod. Mezzadro with rounded, curved and perforated with round holes se...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Metal, Steel
Poltrona 'Sanluca' Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in pelle azzurra e legno
By Paltrona Frau, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Iconica poltrona modello 'Sanluca' disegnata da Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni nel 1960. La versione che proponiamo è stata real...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
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Leather, Wood
50th Anniversary Mezzadro Chair Designed by Achille & Per Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Post-modern Mezzadro stool, designed by Achille & Per Giacomo Castiglioni, in 1954
manufactured by Zanotta, Italy in 1994. 50th anniversary edition in very rare light blue.
Painted Steel seat with chromed steel base with wooden stand. With makers bedge.
The Mezzadro certainly is one of the most popular postmodern design icons. Designed in 1954 it refers to French artist Marcel Duchamps gesture of the ready made. replying with a modified everyday item for sn art...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Achille And Pier Giacomo Castiglioni seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni seating 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 and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 22 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Achille and Pier Giacomo 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 seating by Pier Luigi Colli, Achille Castiglioni, and Giotto Stoppino. Prices for Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $330 and can go as high as $33,374, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,434.
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