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Achille Castiglioni Seating

Italian, 1918-2002

Milanese designer and architect Achille Castiglioni sought to inject personality into all of his work, and found deep inspiration in everyday objects. A legend of Italian mid-century modernism, he created iconic, universally loved table lamps, chairs and other lighting and furniture with his likeminded brothers during the postwar years. 

There was the Snoopy lamp, which brings to mind the unmistakable Peanuts character, while the shape of a common street lamp inspired the design behind the Arco floor lamp. Elsewhere, the Toio floor lamp — a provocative fixture in any living room — was made with automotive parts as well as run-of-the-mill recreational gear. 

Castiglioni studied the classics at Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and finally architecture and design at the Polytechnic University of Milan. After graduating in 1944, Castiglioni began working with his brothers Pier Giacomo and Livio at the studio they cofounded with classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni.

Livio left to pursue lighting design and sound technology, leaving Achille and Pier Giacomo to continue to collaborate on various projects. One such design was the iconic Taraxacum hanging lamp for FLOS which featured a resin “cocoon” created with sprayed plastic polymers that protects its steel core and allows for the diffusion of light.

Castiglioni won Italy’s highest award for industrial design — the Compasso d’Oro — seven times, and the Museum of Modern Art was home to his first individual retrospective in the United States. Castiglioni later taught at the Polytechnic University of Turin and at Polytechnic in Milan.

Castiglioni’s designs remain timeless. Some of them can be found in Tokyo’s Living Design Center Ozone, the Triennale di Milano and the Hangaram Art Museum at the Seoul Arts Center.

Find vintage Achille Castiglioni lighting, seating, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Achille Castiglioni
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Kartell, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969 The Rocchetto stool, designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Kartell in 1969, perfectly reflects t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Plastic

Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow Black Plastic Stools
By Achille Castiglioni, Beylerian LTD, Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1970s by Achille Castiglioni, this pair of stools features a top-bottom style symmetrical design and is made of bright yellow plastic. They exude fun and joy while re...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Upholstery, Plastic

Achille Castiglioni ‘Castiglia’ Chairs, 1968, Zanotta
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Kampen, NL
A pair of ‘Castiglia’ chairs, designed in 1968 by famous italian architect and designer Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta. These chairs feature a chromed tubular steel frame with seaml...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 “Irma” Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Hellouw, NL
The "Irma" chair, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni in the 1970s and produced by the esteemed Italian furniture company Zanotta, stands as a timeless test...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Steel

Pair of "Irma" chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
The "Irma" chair by Achille Castiglioni produced by Zanotta is composed of an elegant structure in black steel tube, which makes it more resistant than the previous one, with seat an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Steel

pink metal leather 1960/70s occasional stool Sella by Castiglioni for Zanotta
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare occasional stool "sella" designed by Achille Castiglioni in the 1950s. This stool belongs to the 1960/70s production. Leather seat by brooks (old metal label); chrome plated and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome, Iron

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Mezzadro Stool, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
First designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed in 1957, Mezzadro was put into production by Zanotta in 1970 for the exhibition “Shapes and colours in today...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal

Lo of 4 Chairs "Irma" Design Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid set of 4 "irma" model chairs, design achille castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s made of black lacquered metal, with seat and back in light brown leather they measure 90 cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal

Pair of ‘Ginevra’ Armchairs in Stained Wood by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of ‘Ginevra’ armchairs in stained wood by Achille Castiglioni Bonacina, 1979 Additional information: Material: Stained wood (bois teinté) Artist: Achille Castiglioni S...
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20th Century Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Wood

Castiglietta Pair of Office or Dining Chairs by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian chairs model 2062 by Achille Castiglioni & Marccelo for Zanotta year 1967 minale. Chairs are new reupholstered in leather.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Leather

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro Stool
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The first model of the stool was presented at the 1954 Milan Triennial. It was presented under the banner of Art and Production.
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1950s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Chrome, Metal

Pair of Blue Castiglietta Dining Chairs by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1960s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely pair of stackable Castiglietta Chairs in blue fabric. These iconic chairs were designed by Achille Castglioni and produced by Zanotta in Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Irma Design Chairs by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s, Set of four
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Vintage design dining chairs designed by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta model Irma. Black lacquered metal structures with leather seats and backs.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal

Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Italian vintage stool Mezzadro by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950s for Zanotta circa 1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in silver, red and brown color tones. This design icon Mezzadro designed 1950s and manufactured circa 1978 is an early example and in good condition with some signs of age and use, like corrosion and minor abrasions. Marked with the company's name underneath the seat. This splashy stool with a tractor seat in fresh red color brings a playful vibe into any interior and opens up your Traditional, Rustic or Contemporary interior. The Mezzadro stool features rural and simple elements and turned into a an iconic design piece, which is represented in many museums and collections. Easy removable seat, support rod from chromed metal and beechwood, all these simple elements forms a timeless and brightly statement piece. We love this stool in particular for its fresh vibe and we love to combine with Traditional desks...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal

Metal, Black Leather Castiglia Chairs by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Set of 4
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 stackable armchairs in chromed tubular metal, seat and back in black leather and spring structure for a comfortable seat. Model "2062 Castiglia" designed by A. Castiglioni a...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Achille Castiglioni "Primate" leather stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Skokie, IL
Achille Castiglioni "Primate" kneeling stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970 Dimensions:  18 1/2" h x 19.5" w x 31 1/2" d Materials: leather, plastic, chrome-plated steel Condition: Excel...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Stainless Steel

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Set of Twelve Castiglia Dining Chairs
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Archille Castiglioni for Zanotta, set of twelve dining chairs, model Castiglia, chromed aluminum, faux leather, Italy, design 1968 These iconic 'Castiglia' chairs were designed by t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

Zanotta Primate Kneeling Stool in White Leather by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Primate Kneeling Stool in White Leather by Achille Castiglioni Stiff polyurethane frame. Base in black painted polystyrene. Flexible polyure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Leather

Italian Space Age Orange Plastic Rocchetto Stools by Castiglioni Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Achille Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age orange plastic Rocchetto stools by Castiglioni for Kartell, 1970s Pair of Rocchetto stools in bright orange plastic. The structure ha...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Leather, Plastic

Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage stool Mezzadro by Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950s for Zanotta circa 1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in red, silver and bro...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal

Achille Castiglioni, Armchair Model “Primate”, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, ES
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) Armchair model “Primate” Manufactured by Zanotta Italy, 1970 Leather, steel, resin base Measurements 45 cm x 47 cm x 79h cm 17.71 in x 18.5...
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1970s Italian Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" Stools by Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 "Mezzadro Tractor" stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille Castiglioni Seating

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Metal

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Camila Bench by Achile Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1984
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Achille Castiglioni seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Achille Castiglioni seating 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 Achille Castiglioni seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 18 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Achille 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 Dal Vera, Pier Luigi Colli, and Carlo Ratti. Prices for Achille Castiglioni seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $9,704, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,746.
Questions About Achille Castiglioni Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Achille Castiglioni is famous for his work as a designer and architect. The Milanese designer sought to inject personality into all of his work and found deep inspiration in everyday objects. A legend of Italian mid-century modernism, he created iconic, universally loved table lamps, chairs and other lighting and furniture with his like-minded brothers during the postwar years. Some of his most well-known pieces include the Arco lamp, the Snoopy lamp and the Taraxacum hanging lamp. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Achille Castiglioni furniture.

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