1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamp for Flos
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Description
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' wall or ceiling lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian.
Price is per lamp. 2 lamps available.
Literature ref.: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121
Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Professionally rewired/modified for US electrical. Please note only one representative example appears in the photos. Some variation between lamps, but all in comparably good condition. -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Brass, Glass Condition: Good. Rewired: Professionally rewired for US electrical single socket 60 watt max medium base bulb (higher with LED). Wear consistent with age and use. Creation Date: circa 1965 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Dealer Reference #: V3051 Incollect Reference #: 586430 -
Dimensions
H. 9.25 in; Diam. 12.9 in; H. 23.5 cm; Diam. 32.77 cm;
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