Flos Lighting

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, set of 4 table, ceiling and wall lamps Light Ball, Italy, 1965 Created by the now legendary pair of brothers and Italian designers, the Castiglionis design a series of diffused light lamps using a simple white opaline sphere of industrial production, which reinterprets a low-cost object commonly used in the domestic environment. A polished brass metal frame houses...

Suspension Black and White designed by the two Castiglioni brother, Achille and Pier Giacomo and edited in 1965 by Flos. The reflector is in chromed aluminuim and has been re-polishe...

Taraxacum 88 wall/ceiling lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1988. Taraxacum is the Latin term for dandelion. With a total of 15 lamps, the wall light is reminiscent of this widespread plant. Just like the seeds of the dandelion, three lamps are arranged on each of the five triangular aluminium surfaces of the Flos Taraxacum 88...

Chandelier mod. Black and White with a rounded diffuser in opaline glass, containing two E27 connections, and a lower metal part equipped with another central and external E27 connec...

Floor lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in 1962 Toio model BAse with transformer, adjustable vertical arm, headlight car Iconic piece

The Gatto table lamp is a representation of the Castiglioni brothers' design philosophy, which often involved a combination of functional innovation and a sense of whimsy. The use of...

Iconic floor side lamp Noce T designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Flos 1970s. It owes its name to the rounded shape that suggests a half walnut. T...

Flos Papillona is a floor lamp with a simple and modern design. Designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1975, it is a classic from those memorable years which saw t...

Metal and resin pendant lamp from the 1960s. Maximum height with cable: 120 cm. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of lamp.

Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce in royal blue metal and opaline glass. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 197...

Achille Castiglioni (Milan, 1918 - 2002) was one of the most prominent architects, designers and academics on the Italian and international scene. The last of the three Castiglioni b...

The Flos Hide wall lamp by Flos Lighting is a modern LED wall flusher that functions as a shelf as well. Indirect-light wall lamp. Body in pressofused aluminium, with shiny finish. I...

Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce in white metal and opaline glass. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 1970s. ...

This Padina lamp can be used as sconce or as a ceiling lamp. It is made from a silver aluminum body. Equipped with E27 lamp socket. Good condition: oxidation and patina.

Lampada da terra modello Arco a luce diretta con base di marmo bianco di Carrara e stelo telescopico in acciaio inossidabile satinato. Riflettore orientabile e regolabile in altezza in alluminio stampato, lucidato e zapponato. Prodotta da Flos nel 1960 ca. e disegnata da Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni nel 1962. Buone condizioni, impianto ricablato. Misure 220x24x240h cm Bellissima e iconica lampada da terra, unica nel suo genere, molto famosa per la sua particolare forma leggera e sottile ma monumentale allo stesso tempo. Uno dei pezzi di design più famosi in tutti il mondo, perfetta in case piccole e grandi...

Rare set of two "Bilobo" Pendant lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Pendant lamps, giving diffused light, fitted with metalized glass diffuser. Anodized aluminium support with a sprin...

Mid-Century Modern FLOS Table Lamp Snoopy by Achille Castiglioni, 1st Edition. This iconic table lamp “Snoopy” by the Italian Design brothers Achille and Giacomo Castiglioni is a very rare piece from the 1st Edition from the late 60s. This lamp is made of white Carrara marble with a subtle light grey pattern. The lampshade is in black raw laquered metal and not made of plastic like today. A thick crystal glass disk is on the underside of the shade to diffuse the light. Always thinking of innovation, Achille and Giacomo Castiglioni used an electronic turn dimmer allowing the brightness of the light to be adjusted. Originally designed in 1967, the Snoopy lamp was famously inspired by the cartoon character of the little white dog...

Arco lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 and manufactured by the Italian brand FLOS in 1967. Excellent vintage condition. From the outside, it looks like ...

Table lamp model Taccia, which was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. The lamp rests on a fluted round base, on which the large glass shade with ...

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...

MISS K desk/table lamp providing diffused light. Fully transparent, injectionmolded PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate, UL-94 HB) frame; opal, injectionmolded polycar...

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...

At first glance, Serena appears to be in motion—it is a leaf blown by a gentle breeze, dancing through a current of wind. Inspired by the simple beauty of nature, this piece features...

Floor lamp model Toio designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. Black lacquered metal base, hexagonal chrome drawn as a stem equipped with fishing rod l...

Large Gino Sarfatti (1912-1984) chandelier model 2097 with 30 arms and bulbs designed in 1958. It's made of metal with chrome and made by Flos in the 1980s. This chandelier, with it...

The "2097" chandelier is an iconic lighting design created by the Italian designer Gino Sarfatti in 1958. It was produced by the Italian lighting manufacturer Flos. This timeless cha...

Italian modern applique Parter by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Applique mod. Parter. The structure is in gunmetal gray painted metal with a glossy finish and is composed of a ...

Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...

An exercise in reduction, stripped back to its most essential elements, offering beautifully rendered light. The wire holds a simple ring fitted with an LED strip. The cable and ring...

The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package without sacrificing output. Featur...

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 ...

Inspired by the shape of the hourglass, the Clessidra lamp from Antonio Citterio emits diffused direct and indirect light. This stunning wall light has a body made of die-cast alumin...

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...

FLOS IC Lights T1 High Table Lamp in Black by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights T balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of in...

FLOS IC 2 Ceiling and Wall Light in Black by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W...

FLOS Aim White Three-Lamp Light Set with Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most basic—...

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...

Part of the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin LED F floor lamp features the collection’s signature square head and utilizes the latest technology to pro...

FLOS IC Lights F1 Floor Lamp in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights F-floor lamp showcases designer Michael Anastassiades love of industrial simplicity as well as his profound technical skill. Emitting a warm and beautiful diffused light, this contemporary indoor floor lamp features a blown opaline glass diffuser. The body is brass- or chrome-finished steel. There is a dimmer on the power cord. IC Lights F comes in two models and is available in brass or chrome finish: - IC Lights F1: height 53" - IC Lights F2...

Rosy Angelis floor lamp providing diffused light. A light weight polyester fabric diffuser is embroidered with Starck signature. Aluminum tripod legs in g...

FLOS IC Lights S2 Pendant Light in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights S balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of ind...

FLOS IC Lights S1 Pendant Light in Chrome by Michael Anastassiades Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC Lights S balances designer Michael Anastassiades’ love of ind...

Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968) Toio A lacquered metal floor lamp. The half spherical bulb vertically supported with an hexagon shaped, nickel-plated brass stem on white enamel steel base supporting a green lacquered transformer. Flos sticker under the base. Produced by Flos, Italy. 1962. Literature Domus n°400, March 1963, p.49 Abitare n°14, March 1963, p.42 Ottagono n°30, September 1973, p.153 Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950/1980, Arnaldo Mondadori Editore, Milano, 1985, p.188 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni, Pall Mall, 2012, p.192-193. Futurissimo, L’utopie du design italien...

Amazing mid-century gilt metal and opaline glass Flos "Light Ball" sconces. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy by Flos in the 60s. This lo...

Edward Barber (British, b. 1969) and Jay Osgerby (British, b. 1969) for FLOS "Tab F1" floor reading lamp with adjustable head, designed 2011, painted press fused aluminum, marked, wi...

Poor vintage condition with evident trace of age and use included some loss of lacquer. One lamp has a slight deformation on the upper part of the clear polycarbonate frame, the othe...

Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s Suspension lamp with direct adjustable light. The lamp is composed of a main body in gray painted sha...

Nictea pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos. A cloud like all polished nickel pendant featuring a bulbous top and bottom shade, sandwiched in-between a perforated brass ring. Th...

The Fior di Loto pendant, passionately conceived by the visionary minds of Tobia and Afra Scarpa, emerges as a true masterpiece within the realm of lighting design. Born in the creat...

Tobia Scarpa for Flos White Foglio Applique Set of 4 1970s The price it's for all 4

Ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by the Castiglioni brothers. Produced by Flos. It produces diffused light through the opal glass diffuser and concentrated light with a polished aluminu...

Mid-century lamp with opal glass bowl for diffused light. For concentrated light, a polished aluminum reflector is fitted to the base with a silver domed reflector bulb. "Black & Whi...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) « Bollo » A white and a black and white lacquered metal wall lights in the form a fan. Supported with a pierced cylinder whose circular sect...

Rare Padina wall or ceiling lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, made from aluminum and produced during the 60s. Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use an...

Larger version (cm 40 diameter) of the light ball serie designed by Achille Castiglioni for Arteluce and Flos in 1960s. Aluminum & polished brass body with white opaline shade. Very ...

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...

A very stylish and iconic vintage floor lamp designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa. This is the Papillona lamp made in Italy by Flos in the 1970s. This is in amazing condition and has an amazing design that is typical of design by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. It is predominantly black lacquered metal, with red trim running through the centre and a textured glass shade. There is a dimmer built in halfway up the lamp shaft, and it takes halogen bulbs. This is a beautiful piece of art that would work in any mid century modern or post modern space. Brings in a pop of color with its red trim while still being subtle enough to work well in any bedroom, living room, or office space. Brings in a warm light that can be easily dimmed to set any space to your liking. Dimensions: 10"W x 10"D x 76"H About the Designer: Widely recognized as superstars of postmodern Italian design, husband-and-wife team Afra and Tobia Scarpa (1937–2011; b. 1935) collaboratively created chairs, sofas and other furniture that work equally well in both traditional and cutting-edge environments. Ranging from architecture and interior design to furniture and clothing, the Scarpas’ practice from its beginnings in the mid-1950s to the 21st century has included a diverse scope of projects combining new technology with thoughtful function and sculptural yet simple forms. Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa met as architecture students at the Università Iuav di Venezia. In a class led by architect and furniture designer Franco Albini, they created their first collaborative piece, the Pigreco armchair, later produced with Gavina. After graduating in 1957, Tobia worked for Murano glass company Venini & Co. before the couple opened a studio in Afra’s hometown, Montebelluna, in 1960. (Tobia, the son of famed glass artist and architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in Venice.) For Afra and Tobia, a close collaborative process was pivotal to the success of their designs. The duo was also prolific — they designed for the most influential European manufacturers, including B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll and FLOS. With respect to the latter, Afra and Tobia were among the legendary Italian lighting maker’s earliest collaborators, and their pioneering designs for the brand included the Papillon lamp...

"fior di loto" suspension lamp designed by the renowned designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced in the 60s by Flos. The suspension lamp with filtered light was made with a nicke...