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Flos Lighting

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
FLOS Stylos Floor Lamp by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1984, the Stylos floor lamp illuminates with a striking simplicity that is anything but ordinary. A halogen ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Steel

FLOS Bon Jour Unplugged Matte Chrome Lamp w/ Rattan Crown by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The smaller table version of the Bon Jour table lamp, the Bon Jour Unplugged truly moves with the user and can be used in any environment. The base features a micro-USB connector which recharges the battery in three hours and then the light lasts for up to six hours. Like the other members of the Bon Jour family, this model combines maximum performance and efficiency with Visual Comfort. Users are able to effortlessly control the intensity of the direct light with just one click. This sleek and pure light can be customized according to personal tastes and styles by “dressing” it with a transparent, yellow, amber, fumee, natural rattan and pleated fabric crown. Additionally, the body is available in four unique finishes: white, chrome, matte chrome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Aluminum

Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 5 High Cylinders by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Another pioneering lighting design in the array of lamps and lighting fixtures FLOS is known for, Noctambule LED dimmable pendant light with tall cylinders is one of designer Konstantin Grcic’s finest creations. Adaptable to any interior space, this dynamic fixture can be configured as a pendant lamp or standing light using the additional components available with the product. Available in a variety of unique and distinct design options, Noctambule pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Glass

FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Green by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterful table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni gets a dazzling makeover. Collectors now have a new reason to cherish the Snoopy table lamp by Achille and Pier Gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Marble, Steel

FLOS Superloon Floor Lamp in Black by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The serene, harmonious glow of the moon inspired this innovative and first-of-its-kind design from artist Jasper Morrison. Using revolutionary Edge Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Aluminum

Rare Butterfly Sconce / Wall Lamp By Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 80s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
A special, poetic and currently discontinued wall light, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Italian company "Flos" in the 1980s. In 2007 John Galliano designed a summer collection for Christian Dior inspired by Giacomo Puccini...
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1980s Italian Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal, Enamel

FLOS Toio Floor Lamp in Red by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its designers named it for the English word for “toy,” for good reason: This inventive lamp inspires the imagination, blending an industrial style with a timeless and whimsical desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Bellhop Burnt Orange Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Burnt Orange by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Resin

FLOS OK Pendant Light in Yellow by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pendant light that feels as at home in an industrial space as it would in museum exhibit: The OK Light plays with expectations to provide functional light that is surprising and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Aluminum

Vintage 1960s chandelier model "Nictea" design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in None, IT
Nickel-plated brass chandelier and pressed glass in the lower part, The glass part and the holes in the central part of the structure act as a diffuser. Nictea model, design Afra and...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Flos Lighting

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Brass

FLOS Spun Light Floor Lamp in Shiny Black by Sebastian Wrong
By Sebastian Wrong, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Sebastian Wrong in 2003, the Spun Light-F floor lamp reflects the best of modern manufacturing technology combined with elegance, craftsmanship, and dynamic fluid aesthet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Flos 265 Small Black Wall Lamp in Steel and Brass by Paolo Rizzatto
By Flos, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos 265 Small Black Wall Lamp in Steel and Brass by Paolo Rizzatto Wall lamp providing direct light. Painted steel adjustable arm and reflector. Chrome-plated brass reflector support. Cast iron...
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20th Century Flos Lighting

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Steel

White "Light Ball" by Flos, Italian Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Castiglioni 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous white Light Ball, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy in the 1960s. in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Green Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Snoopy Table Lamp
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Snoopy table lamp. Dimmer operated lamp from 1967, with marble base and enameled metal shade. Up to 150 watts E27...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Large Gatto Cocoon Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A masterpiece of Italian mid-century design, the “Gatto” table lamp was created by the renowned Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. This sculptural lamp feature...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Michael Anastassiades Modern Minimalist Chrome & Glass Table Desk Lamp for FLOS
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC Lights T2 Table Lamp in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights T balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of indust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Steel

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 Wall Lamps in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 wall lamps in black for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an authorized Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sarfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flos Lighting

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Steel

Black Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Snoopy Table Lamp
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Snoopy table lamp. Dimmer operated lamp from 1967, with marble base and enameled metal shade. Up to 150 watts E27...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal

FLOS Lampadina LED Table Lamp in Black by Achille Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at this playful Achille Castiglioni design. This unique table lamp provides direct and diffused light throug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Stainless Steel

'Noce' Sconces by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Noce' sconces by Achille Castiglioni for FLOS. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1972. Painted die-cast aluminum, printed glass. We recommend one E26 25-40w maximum bulb. Bulb is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Aluminum

"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age.  FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Blue and Polished Brass
By Flos, Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 table lamp in blue and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flos Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

A large orignal 1960s cocoon light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
A large orignal 1960s cocoon light by Achille Castiglioni with wonderful organic shape. Produced by Italian company Flos rewired with new fittings and white cord flex. Height is with...
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1960s Italian Vintage Flos Lighting

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Wire

Jasper Morrison Modern Glo-Ball Flush Glass Ceiling Lamp for FLOS, in stock
By Jasper Morrison, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball C1 Halogen Ceiling Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Glo ball zero ceiling and wall lamp was created in 1998 by a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Glass

Set of 2 rare OTI Sconces by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 2 sets avalaible
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
White China screen. Anodized metal reflector. Labeled flos. 1 x E14 each 100 watts max. Both in excellent condition. To be on the safe side, the l...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

White Opaline Glass & Metal Velella Ceiling Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Velella lamp can be used as sconce or as a ceiling lamp. It is made from a painted metal frame with adjustable holders, and with an opaline glass shade. This model provides onl...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

FLOS Splugen Brau Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invoking the busy, bustling energy of a beehive, the Splügen Braü—a creation by the famed Castiglioni brothers—feels both charming and decidedly powerful....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Aluminum

'Vellela' Opaline Flush Mount by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Germany
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Vellela' Opaline Flush Mount by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Germany Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear con...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

FLOS Romeo Moon S2 Pendant Light by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the hands of Philippe Starck, this iconic design received a modern update through the use of the latest technology and most innovative materials. Featuring a fluted glass shade that is perfectly suited to any design style, the Romeo Moon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Glass, Plastic

Romeo Moon Floor Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flared, fluted and fabulous. The Flos Romeo Moon-F lamp features a fluted clear glass shade, which sparkles brightly with the light diffused by the internal...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Steel

Mid-Century Pair of Chrome "Foglio" Sconces by T. Scapra for Flos Italy 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of vintage / first production of chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. The effect when lit is incredibly stylish and clean. They come wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs. The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room. Dimension (cm): Width - 37 Height - 21 Depth - 11 Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs. Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra. His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company. Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings. They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market. The Foglio lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Castiglioni Arco Modern Arch Stainless Steel & Marble Floor Lamp, FLOS, in stock
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Arco Floor Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni This lamp is ready for its close-up: Featured in Hollywood classics including diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Marble, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1965
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pendant lamp called "black and white 83" of the Italian mid-century with opal white glass bowl and aluminum diffusor. Made in Italy, designed in 1965 by Achille and Pier G...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Early Arco lamp designed by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1962
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Arco Floor lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1962 manufactured by Flos, Italy in the 1960ies. With makers bedge on inner side of the lamp shade. Famou...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

Materials

Marble, Steel

Flos Arco Floor Lamp with Marble Base by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Basildon, London
The Flos Arco Floor Lamp is a timeless piece of lighting design. Designed by Achille Castiglioni, this iconic lamp features a sleek, curved arm and a sturdy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Flos Lighting

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Marble, Aluminum

Achille Castiglioni “Frisbi 850” pendant lamp Flos Italy 1978
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful MoMa design collection award winner model “Frisbi 850” pendant lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1978. As its name suggests, the lamp was inspired by the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Original Mid-Century White TS-Foglio Wall Lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1960s TS-Foglio wall mounted sconce designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Scarpa's history was closely connected to Flos. He was one of the first designers to be invited to the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Chrome "Foglio" Sconces by T. Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s Lighting
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century first production chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. 3 pieces available. The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. They come wires and tested, compatible with both US and EU / UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs. The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room. Dimension (cm): Width - 37 Height - 21 Depth - 11 Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs. Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra. His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company. Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings. They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market. The Foglio lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Abatina table lamp designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, the ‘Abatina’ table lamp is a true celebration of the elegance and excellence that defined Italian design in the 1980s. This sophisticat...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

Materials

Metal

Orange Metal Table Lamp Jucker by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pivotable table lamp was designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa in 1965 for Flos. It is made from laquered light orange metal with a black plastic base. Thanks to its chrome-plated metal joints the shade can be adjusted. Good vintage condition: original Flos paper...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. This chandelier, made in the 1960s, is one of the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Castiglioni Arco Modern Arch Stainless Steel & Marble Floor Lamp, FLOS, in stock
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Arco LED Floor Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni This lamp is ready for its close-up: Featured in Hollywood classics including diamonds are Fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Marble, Aluminum, Stainless 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 Flos Lighting

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Metal

Pair small cocoon 'Gatto' Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in London, GB
A pair of piccolo 'Gatto' table lights by Castiglioni for Flos c1960. Lovely patina with no rips or tears.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Large 1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Designed in 1965, this rare variant is executed in attractively patinated brass and opaline glass. A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Brass

Castiglioni Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Arteluce and Flos, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare first edition of the famous "Light Ball" applique by Castiglioni in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of white enameled metal and opal glass. It can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The wall light has been tested, it uses an E27 light bulb. It is signed on the backplate by both Arteluce and Flos. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 32 Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets. Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps. Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow. And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting. Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists. Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II. In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market. The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128 for Brionvega (1966) In 1952, Livio decided to build his own practice, independent from Achille and Pier Giacomo, to pursue a deeper exploration of radio waves, music, and technology. But the three brothers would continued to collaborate closely in several projects, and the partnership between Achille and Pier Giacomo became so tight that from 1952 until 1968, when Pier Giacomo died, they co-authored most of their designs. Achille Castiglioni Long Career as Light Designer During this period, the Castiglioni brothers participated in the Italian Exhibition of Furniture (RIMA), where they successfully introduced a series of curved-plywood furniture, and presented important designs, such as the Tubino lamp (1949), originally produced by Italian light maker Arteluce from 1949 until 1974, and reintroduced by FLOS since the late 1970s; and the Luminator lamp (1955), originally produced by Gilardi & Barzaghi, but reintroduced by FLOS in the late 1960s. A new, successful, and long-lasting collaboration developed in 1960, when Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni were reached by entrepreneurial Italian designer Dino Gavina and business man Arturo Eisenkeil with the idea to create a completely new kind of lighting fixtures utilizing a polyamide. The material, which they called “cocoon,” in the hands of the Castiglioni brothers would become a popular and iconic innovation in the 1960s and serve as the successful foundation of Italian lighting company FLOS–founded by Gavina and Eisenkeil in 1962. Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni designed a series of “cocoon” lights utilizing the spray-on polyamide plastic as a coating layer onto a metal frame. Among the most popular Castiglioni “cocoon” lights are: the Taraxacum and the Viscontea ceiling lamps (1960), and the Gatto table lamp (1961). Other of the important lamp designs by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for FLOS are the Beehive -or Splügen Braü lamp (1961), Toio –or Toy lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Italian modern linen and metal chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern linen and metal chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s Chandelier or pendant lamp model Celestia, with a shade in draped linen fabric in natural color, cream white...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Italian Chandelier Teli 374 by Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chandelier Teli 374 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s Iconic and vintage Chandelier mod Teli 374 with square base. The diffuser is made up of tw...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern Floor lamp Arco by Castiglioni brothers Flos, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern iconic floor lamp Arco by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s Floor lamp mod. Arco wit direct light, with adjustable and height-adjustable ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Marble, Metal, Steel

FLOS Taraxacum 2 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
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 powd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Steel

FLOS Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cocoon-like structure suggests transformation, and here it is the gorgeously glowing diffused light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Plastic

Flos Mayday Pendant in Lilac with Polypropylene Frame by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Mayday Pendant in Lilac with Polypropylene Frame by Konstantin Grcic Multipurpose lighting appliance. Hook/handle, which also works as a cable winder, and an injection-moulde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 Wall Lamps in Champagne for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model 238/1 wall lamps in champagne for Astep. Designed in 1959, this is an authorized Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flos Lighting

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Steel

FLOS Mini Glo-Ball Wall & Ceiling Light by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Mini Glo-Ball C/W was created by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon. This unique wall o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Glass

Red "Light Ball" Wall / Ceiling Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milan, IT
Light Ball model 2 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. Minimal wall / ceiling lamp providing diffused light. Base in enameled spun aluminum, opal glass sphere with scre...
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1960s Italian Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Flos Skygarden S2 Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Marcel Wanders
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Skygarden S2 suspension lamp in matt black by Marcel Wanders Material: Plaster, glass, stainless steel Lamp type: Halogen Lamp included: Yes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flos Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Italian Design White Metal Table Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful table or desk lamp designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s. One internal bulb. Adjustable table lamps in white metal. Original label present. Jucker 147 mo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Flos Lighting

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Metal

Flos Minimalist Lamp by Nicoletta Rossi and Guido Bianchi
By Nicoletta Rossi & Guido Bianchi, Flos
Located in Round Top, TX
A single Ipnos Outdoor Rectangular Floor Lamp, made with a bronzed extruded aluminum frame and transparent polycarbonate diffuser. The lamp was designed by Nicoletta Rossi and Guido ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Flos Lighting

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Aluminum

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 Flos Lighting

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos 'Biagio' Table Lamp in Marble
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 'Biagio' table lamp, Carrara marble, design 1968 This excellent table lamp is designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. The lamp provides a direct light on th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flos Lighting

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Marble

Flos lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Flos 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 Flos lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 204 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 695 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Vistosi, Sabrina Landini, and Philippe Starck. Prices for Flos lighting 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 $2,275.
Questions About Flos Lighting
  • 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.
  • 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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