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Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Achille Castiglioni Lungangolo Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful desig...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni Lungangolo Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful design—but for some reason just never were. Due to this thinking...
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2010s Danish Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Rampa Multifunctional Station
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the traditional florist’s display stands...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Libreria Pensile for Karakter
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelf designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957. Available in black lacquered ash or matte lacquered oak.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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“Beta” Bookcase by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Bonacina, Italy, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular “Beta” bookcase designed by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Bonacina in Italy, circa 1970. This shelving system reflects Castiglioni’s functional yet playful approach to design, ...
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Achille Castiglioni Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Libreria Pensile for Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelve designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957. Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to par...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Rampa Multifunctional Station
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the traditional florist’s display stands...
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Achille Castiglioni Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Libreria Pensile by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelve designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957. Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pa...
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Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Rampa by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the tr...
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Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi Comodo Versatile Storage Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could b...
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Achille Castiglioni Lungangolo Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful design—but for some reason just never were. Due to this thinking he did many designs intended specifically for the corners of the home. Lungangolo is one of those. Lungangolo is a multi-use piece of furniture originally produced by Bernini. The frame is made of four slender pillars with square cross-sec-tions in between to support the square shelves...
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Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi Trio Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be fill...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi Comodo Versatile Storage Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could b...
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Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Rampa Multifunctional Station
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the tr...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi Comodo Versatile Storage by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Rampa Multifunctional Station
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the traditional florist’s display stands...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi Trio Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be fill...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Rampa Multifunctional Station
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the traditional florist’s display stands...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi Set of Two Comodo Wood Cabinets
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could b...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Rampa Multifunctional Station
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni Lungangolo Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful desig...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Achille Castiglioni Lungangolo Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful design—but for some reason just never were. Due to this thinking he did many designs intended specifically for the corners of the home. Lungangolo is one of those. Lungangolo is a multi-use piece of furniture originally produced by Bernini. The frame is made of four slender pillars with square cross-sec-tions in between to support the square shelves...
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Achille Castiglioni Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Libreria Pensile for Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelve designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957. Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pa...
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Achille Castiglioni Lungangolo Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991. Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautiful design—but for some reason just never were. Due to this thinking he did many designs intended specifically for the corners of the home. Lungangolo is one of those. Lungangolo is a multi-use piece of furniture originally produced by Bernini. The frame is made of four slender pillars with square cross-sec-tions in between to support the square shelves...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Achille Castiglioni case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Achille Castiglioni case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Achille Castiglioni case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 31 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Achille Castiglioni were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Mathieu Matégot, and Finn Juhl. Prices for Achille Castiglioni case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $907 and can go as high as $13,808, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,885.
Questions About Achille Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
  • 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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