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Flos Furniture

Imaginative lighting is a longtime hallmark of modern Italian design. Following in the footsteps of innovative companies such as Artemide and Arteluce, the company FLOS brought a fresh aesthetic philosophy to the Italian lighting field in the 1960s, one that would produce several of the iconic floor lamp, table lamp and pendant light designs of the era.

FLOS — Latin for “flower” — was founded in the northern town of Merano in 1962 by Cesare Cassina (of the famed Cassina furniture-making family) and Dino Gavina, a highly cultured businessman who believed that artistic ideas espoused in postwar Italy could inform commercial design. The two enlisted brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni as their first designers.

Even before FLOS was formally incorporated, the Castiglionis gave the firm one of its enduring successes with the Taraxacum pendant and associated designs made by spraying an elastic polymer on a metal armature. (George Nelson had pioneered the technique in the United States in the early 1950s.) For other designs, the brothers found inspiration in everyday objects. Suggestive of streetlights, their Arco floor lamp, with its chrome boom and ball-shaped shade sweeping out from a marble block base, has become a staple of modernist decors. Designing for FLOS since 1966, Tobia Scarpa has also been inspired by the commonplace. His folded-metal Foglio sconces resemble a shirt cuff; his carved marble Biagio table lamp looks like a jai alai basket.

In 1973, FLOS purchased Arteluce, the company founded in 1939 by Gino Sarfatti, and it continues to produce his designs. In recent decades, FLOS has contracted work from several noted designers, including Marcel Wanders and Jasper Morrison. As instantly recognizable as they are, many FLOS designs remain accessible. While FLOS lighting is the essence of modernity, its sleek, subtle designs can be used to strike a sculptural note in even traditional spaces.

Browse a broad range of FLOS lighting fixtures at 1stDibs.

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Creator: Flos
Italian Mid-Century White Metal Jucker Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963
Italian Mid-Century White Metal Jucker Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963

Italian Mid-Century White Metal Jucker Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963

$526

Italian Mid-Century White Metal Jucker Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963

By Flos, Tobia Scarpa

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century white metal Jucker table lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963 Jucker adjustable table lamps in white metal. Produced by Flos in 1963 on a project by Tobia Scarpa. Tobia Scarpa it is an important Italian designer famous for the Soriana sofa, the africa chairs and more iconic lamps like the beautiful Biagio lamp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Furniture

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Metal

Marble Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1968
Marble Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1968

Marble Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1968

$8,019

Marble Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1968

By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bruxelles, BE

lamp completely in marble. Stamped flos on the inside. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Furniture

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Marble

Black "GRIP" floor lamp by ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI for FLOS, Italy 1980s
Black "GRIP" floor lamp by ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI for FLOS, Italy 1980s

Black "GRIP" floor lamp by ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI for FLOS, Italy 1980s

$2,106 / item

Black "GRIP" floor lamp by ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI for FLOS, Italy 1980s

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in DE MEERN, NL

BLACK 'GRIP' FLOOR LAMP BY ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI FOR FLOS, 1980S Looking for a statement piece to elevate your home decor? Look no further than the Black 'Grip' Floor Lamp by Achille ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Flos Furniture

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Metal

Dome Torchiere Floor Lamp for Flos
Dome Torchiere Floor Lamp for Flos

Dome Torchiere Floor Lamp for Flos

$2,500

Dome Torchiere Floor Lamp for Flos

By Flos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White enamel uplight floor lamp for Flos. The modern lamp features a dome shade that directs light upwards and a round chrome foot pedal on/off switch on the newly wired black lamp c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flos Furniture

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Enamel, Chrome

Italian mid-century gold Chandelier Splugen Brau by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Italian mid-century gold Chandelier Splugen Brau by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

Italian mid-century gold Chandelier Splugen Brau by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

$702

Italian mid-century gold Chandelier Splugen Brau by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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 Flos Furniture

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Metal

Set of Fifteen "Giovi" Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1980's.
Set of Fifteen "Giovi" Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1980's.

Set of Fifteen "Giovi" Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1980's.

$11,100 / set

Set of Fifteen "Giovi" Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1980's.

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of fifteen original “Giovi” wall sconces designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, in the 1980's. These vintage Italian sconces feature minimalist, industrial styling with...

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1980s Italian Vintage Flos Furniture

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Aluminum

2021 Tab Floor Lamp Lamp by Barber and Osgerby for Flos Aluminum White
2021 Tab Floor Lamp Lamp by Barber and Osgerby for Flos Aluminum White

2021 Tab Floor Lamp Lamp by Barber and Osgerby for Flos Aluminum White

$440

2021 Tab Floor Lamp Lamp by Barber and Osgerby for Flos Aluminum White

By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Tab F floor lamp with a white finish. The lamp was designed by E. Barber & J. Osgerby, produced by Flos in Italy. It dates to circa 2021 and is guaranteed as au...

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2010s Italian Modern Flos Furniture

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Aluminum

White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

First edition Experience the ultimate in Italian design with this stunning white opaline glass pendant lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Designed in 1965 and produced b...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Contemporary Flos Chandelier
Vintage Contemporary Flos Chandelier

Vintage Contemporary Flos Chandelier

$2,750

Vintage Contemporary Flos Chandelier

By Flos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your space with the sleek sophistication of this Vintage Contemporary Flos Chandelier. Designed by the renowned Italian lighting brand Flos, this chandelier blends modern min...

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Late 20th Century American Flos Furniture

Materials

Metal

Biagio Table Light by Tobia Scarpa for FLOS
Biagio Table Light by Tobia Scarpa for FLOS

Biagio Table Light by Tobia Scarpa for FLOS

$8,665

Biagio Table Light by Tobia Scarpa for FLOS

By Tobia Scarpa, Flos

Located in Vancouver, BC

Designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1968. Table lamp providing direct light. Lamp body carved seamlessly from a single block of Carrara marble. Elegant and unique, this light is a sculptu...

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1960s European Vintage Flos Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

2020 Spun Light T1 Table Lamp Shiny / Gloss Black by Sebastian Wrong for Flos
2020 Spun Light T1 Table Lamp Shiny / Gloss Black by Sebastian Wrong for Flos

2020 Spun Light T1 Table Lamp Shiny / Gloss Black by Sebastian Wrong for Flos

$1,000

2020 Spun Light T1 Table Lamp Shiny / Gloss Black by Sebastian Wrong for Flos

By Sebastian Wrong, Flos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Spun Light T1 table lamp with a gloss black spun metal frame and aluminum diffuser. The lamp was designed by Sebastian Wrong, produced by Flos in Italy and date...

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2010s European Modern Flos Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian Design Classic Biagio Lamp by Tobia Scarpa, 1960s
Italian Design Classic Biagio Lamp by Tobia Scarpa, 1960s

Italian Design Classic Biagio Lamp by Tobia Scarpa, 1960s

$7,726

Italian Design Classic Biagio Lamp by Tobia Scarpa, 1960s

By Tobia Scarpa, Flos

Located in Renens, CH

The Biagio lamp is one of Tobia Scarpa’s masterpieces. It has been cut and sculpted by hand from solid Carrara marble, resulting in a seamless piece of des...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

C. 2010 Gino Sarfatti Model 2129 Produced by Flos
C. 2010 Gino Sarfatti Model 2129 Produced by Flos

C. 2010 Gino Sarfatti Model 2129 Produced by Flos

$2,950

C. 2010 Gino Sarfatti Model 2129 Produced by Flos

By Flos, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Model 2129 pendant lamp, originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1969. This particular example was produced by Flos in Italy C. 2010. This pendant lamp is comprised of an a...

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2010s Italian Modern Flos Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

2022 Flos IC Light Suspension 1 Pendant by Michael Anastassiades in Chrome
2022 Flos IC Light Suspension 1 Pendant by Michael Anastassiades in Chrome

2022 Flos IC Light Suspension 1 Pendant by Michael Anastassiades in Chrome

$475

2022 Flos IC Light Suspension 1 Pendant by Michael Anastassiades in Chrome

By Michael Anastassiades, Flos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an IC Lights S1 Suspension Lamp made with chromed steel and blown glass. The lamp was designed by Michael Anastassiades and produced by Flos in Italy. It dates to...

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2010s Italian Modern Flos Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian mid-century modern Glass Chandelier Bilobo by Tobia Scarpa Flos, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern Glass Chandelier Bilobo by Tobia Scarpa Flos, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern Glass Chandelier Bilobo by Tobia Scarpa Flos, 1960s

$1,498

Italian mid-century modern Glass Chandelier Bilobo by Tobia Scarpa Flos, 1960s

By Tobia Scarpa, Flos

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Glass Chandelier Bilobo by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s Chandelier mod. Bilobo with rounded diffuser in Murano bollicine glass. The structure that supports...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Furniture

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Aluminum

2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Graphite
2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Graphite

2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Graphite

$470

2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Graphite

By Michael Anastassiades, Flos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an Extra T table lamp with a graphite finish. The lamp was designed by Michael Anastassiades, produced by Flos in Italy. This lamp dates to circa 2021 and is guar...

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2010s Italian Modern Flos Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Bronze
2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Bronze

2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Bronze

$470

2021 Extra T Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades for Flos in Bronze

By Michael Anastassiades, Flos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an Extra T table lamp with a bronze finish. The lamp was designed by Michael Anastassiades, produced by Flos in Italy. This lamp dates to circa 2021 and is guaran...

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2010s Italian Modern Flos Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Flos furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Flos furniture 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 Flos furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 206 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 695 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Flos were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Philippe Starck, Vistosi, and Patricia Urquiola. Prices for Flos furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $17,550, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,273.

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Questions About Flos Furniture
  • Where are Flos lights made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flos has manufacturing partners in multiple countries. For example, they acquired American developer Lukas Lighting in the 2010s to serve Flos’s North American audience. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Flos lighting from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.

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