Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Italian
Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968) were two Italian designers and architects who were active in the mid-20th century. The brothers worked together on a wide range of design projects, from furniture and lighting to architecture and urban planning.
 
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni are best known for their innovative and playful approach to design. They believed that good design should be both functional and fun, and many of their designs incorporated playful and unexpected elements.
 
Some of the Castiglioni brothers' most famous designs include the Arco lamp, which they designed in 1962 for the Italian lighting company Flos. The Arco lamp is a floor lamp with a long, curved arm that allows the light to be positioned over a table or sofa, and has become an icon of mid-century modern design.
 
Another famous Castiglioni design is the Sella stool, which was designed in 1957. The stool is made from a bicycle seat mounted on a steel frame, and is an example of the brothers' playful and inventive approach to design.
 
Overall, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni were important figures in the world of design during the mid-20th century, and their innovative and playful designs continue to be admired and influential today.
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