Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Italian
Milanese industrial designer-architects Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1918–2002; 1913-68) created some of the most iconic furniture designs in the world, particularly those that originated in the realm of mid-century modern lighting.
In the late 1930s, after graduating from the acclaimed Polytechnic University of Milan, Pier Giacomo opened a design studio with his brother Livio and likeminded architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Achille, also a graduate of Milan Polytechnic, joined the group after completing his studies in 1944. The era’s architects were encountering difficulty in their attempts to secure building commissions, so the group focused on designing practical everyday objects such as the Model 547, a tabletop radio for Phonola that was encased in Bakelite.
The Castiglioni brothers produced wildly popular and innovative designs throughout the 20th century. While Livio departed the practice in 1952 to pursue lighting design and sound technology on his own, Pier Giacomo and Achille would continue to collaborate on a wealth of projects in the ensuing years.
Vintage furniture collectors may be familiar with Livio and Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini’s serpent-like Boalum lamp, while Achille’s Taraxacum hanging lamp — created for FLOS with sprayed plastic polymers originally intended for military use — as well as the Arco, Snoopy and Toio lamps, which were the result of the collaboration between Pier Giacomo and Achille, are milestones in modernist lighting design.
Also for FLOS, Pier Giacomo and Achille created a series of metal frames that, wrapped in the polymer, became floor lamps (Gatto) or pendant lights (Viscontea and Taraxacum), all released in 1960. The Gatto floor lamp takes its name from the Italian word for “cat” and the inspiration for its aesthetic from lighting that George Nelson developed for legendary American furniture manufacturer Howard Miller during the 1940s. Around the same time, the designer Tobia Scarpa (son of the famed Italian architect Carlo Scarpa and one-half of the widely revered postmodern husband-and-wife design duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa) created a floor lamp called Fantasma (1961) using the polymers technique. FLOS continues to make the Castiglionis’ innovative pieces today.
In addition to their provocative lighting works, Pier Giacomo and Achille also created stereo systems, decorative objects, seating, tables and other items for the likes of Brionvega, Alessi, Zanotta, Kartell and more.
Find vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni floor lamps, table lamps, pendants, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
to
29
9
29
8
1
Height
to
Width
to
35
11
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
5
31
5
29
9
26
2
3
21
1
1
36
23
23
14
6
38
38
38
34
37
181
695
371
331
289
Creator: Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Mid-Century Large Beige "Teardrop" Cocoon Italian Pendant by Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large teardrop-shaped beige cocoon pendant. This outstanding and incredibly rare piece was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In ama...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Steel
Achille Castiglioni Large Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century beige cocoon pendant in resin and steel. This gorgeous ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous vintage conditio...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy.
In pristin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and incredibly rare large mid-century round veined "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition and f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This coco...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Beige "Dentate" Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique pair of cocoon round table lamps with wooden bases. In fabulous condition, with no rips or stains. These incredibly charming table lamps were designed by Achille...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Gatto Beige Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent first edition large Gatto cocoon table lamps designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. The lamps are signed inside....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Achille
Pier Castiglioni
Sputnik
Brass Chandelier in Black for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in black for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Achille
Pier Castiglioni
Sputnik
Brass Chandelier in Multicolor for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in multicolor for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Midcentury Beige Losange Cocoon Pendant Light by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century losange shaped cocoon pendant with stunning beige even patina. This unique chandelier was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In amazing ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century "Marbled" Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and incredibly rare large mid-century round mabled "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition and f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Huge Rare Cocoon Mid Century Modern Pendant Chandelier Flos Castiglioni Resin
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Firenze, Toscana
An absolute rare, rare find. In all my years of searching, I have never seen this resin cocoon pendant in this form.
This iconic piece features a star shape with silver metal top, ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Resin
Castiglioni Floor Lamp
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, rare Castiglioni floor lamp. Spun fiberglass "shade" with a chrome base and floor controls. Some minor foxing to the base of the lamp that is consistent with age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$12,500
Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in Italy in the 1950s.
This iconic piece features a round shade made in a natural soft re...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Resin
Pair of Large Gatto Beige Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of first edition Gatto cocoon table lamps designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy in the 1960s. The lamps are signed on the insid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp from the 1960s. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 111 cm. Good condition, wear due to time and age of the lamp.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
"Viscontea" Hanging Lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin hanging lamp stamped Flos. Model: Viscontea. Height maximum with cable: 300 cm. wear due to time and age of the lamp.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PR...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
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: 190 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lamp...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Adjustable Beige Cocoon Floor Lamp in Chrome by Castiglioni, Italy 1960
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous adjustable floor lamp with a large jellyfish shaped cocoon lampshade designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition, with no rips or st...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Large Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos 1960
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin suspension lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the 1960s. Large Model of Taraxacum. Maximum height with cable: 90 cm. Wear due to time and age of t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Resin and metal Hanging lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in 1960s. Maximum height with cable: 84 cm. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST U...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Red with Iron and Metal Frame
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Red with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb with ref...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Iron
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Yellow with Iron and Metal Frame
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Yellow with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Iron
Ceiling Lamp in Plastic Polymer by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960
s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Plastic Polymer Resin Applied with Spraying Technique on to Iron Frame by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Plastic polyme...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Iron
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Light Blue with Iron and Metal Frame
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Light Blue with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Iron
Achille
Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
By Kartell, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The hanging lamp model "KD 6” was designed by the brothers Castiglioni and was among the first lamps produced by the famous Italian company Kartell.
KD 6 lamp ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Black
White Pendant in Glass and Chrome by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning “Black
White” Pendant Lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970s
Magnificent Mid-Century pendant lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in taranto, IT
very rare suspension lamp produced by Kartell from 1959, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni reported with the initials "KD7")
the diffuser is in white opal methacryl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in White with Iron and Metal Frame
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in White with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb with r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Iron
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Anthracite with Iron and Metal Frame
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Luminator Floor Lamp in Anthracite with Iron and Metal Frame by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Floor lamp providing indirect light. Bulb w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp "Gatto" by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni . Large Model Gatto. Stamped Flos inside. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE B...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Achille
Pier Castiglioni
Sputnik
Brass Chandelier in Ivory for Stilnovo
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in ivory for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni “Light Ball” Ceillings Light Metal Glass 1965
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni “light Ball” couple ceilings Ligthts metal glass, 1965, Made in Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Table Lamp "Gatto" by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni . Large Model Gatto. Stamped Flos inside. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE B...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Achille And Pier Giacomo Castiglioni more lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni more 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 Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni more lighting, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 13 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original more lighting by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider more lighting by Vico Magistretti, Ernesto Gismondi, and Toni Zuccheri. Prices for Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni more lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $916 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,521.
Creators Similar to Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Furniture
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Chandeliers and Pendants
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Table Lamps
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Floor Lamps
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flush Mount
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Wall Lights and Sconces
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Seating
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Tables
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Musical Instruments
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Umbrella Stands
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bookends