Floor Lamp, 1960s, Inspired by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Iconic Arco

Original Condition.

The mushroom lamp is generally credited to the Murano glass-making tradition in the late 1200s. At the beginning of the 1950s and 1960s, pastel-colored Murano glass mushroom lamps began to sprout up, and in the 1970s, these design variations were already trendy. Some of the greatest names in Internation design ventured to create versions of this model, such as the Italian Vico Magistretti...

The mushroom lamp is generally credited to the Murano glass-making tradition in the late 1200s. At the beginning of the 1950s and 1960s, pastel-colored Murano glass mushroom lamps began to sprout up, and in the 1970s, these design variations were already trendy. Some of the greatest names in Internation design ventured to create versions of this model, such as the Italian Vico Magistretti...

This floor lamp is an original piece designed in the 1950s. Although its authorship hasn’t been fully confirmed, it showcases the distinctive style of Stilnovo, an iconic Italian lig...

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...

1962 Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos Arco Floor Lamp, Mid-century Offered for sale is an original iconic 1962 Mid-century Modern Flos Arco Floor Lamp designed by Achille & ...

The Carrera marble base has very slight, barely noticeable yellowing. Telescoping arm shows signs of light oxidation, but operates well. The polished and coated/sealed aluminum shade shows light scuffs and scratches. Wiring is original. Lamp works as it should. In very good shape for being ~70 years old. This lamp is not signed. I'm guessing the manufacturer's sticker label dried out and fell off. Typically, the labels were adhered to the ceramic bulb socket, which would heat up and dry out the glue. Also notice the small hole perforated diffuser, on which the polished aluminum shade rests and pivots, is unusual. Many lamps have the larger holes found on the more recently made examples. The small holes diffuser is found on the vintage Flos Arco...

Stunning monumental Italian arc floor lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni circa 1960's. Features a large, adjustable, floating, spherical dome-shaped aluminum shade, accented with a polished grid, creating a beautiful effect when lamp is on. The adjustable shade offers personalized lighting controlling the light. Atop a slim arched curved, adjustable central, stainless steel cantilever rod, supported by a beautiful thick, Carrera marble base accented with beveled, sculptural corners (designed not to hurt should you brush against them). The marble block can easily be moved using the holes in the block. Original wiring with convenient on off step switch. Manufacturer's label on inside of shade (FLOS Made in Italy). Manufacturer's label on lower back portion of the rod (FLOS inc...