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1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Nickel 'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamp

Creator: Flos -Achille Castiglioni
Offered by: Two Enlighten Los Angeles, LLC

Description
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Nickel 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare nickel variant features opaque glass, casting a warm and diffuse light. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian.

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

Accommodates 1x 60W equivalent standard medium base (e26) LED bulb. Professionally rewired for US electrical but not UL listed. Recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Contact us to facilitate.

Some age appropriate scuffs, dings, nicks, losses and wear as largely shown and noted only for accuracy.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Metal, Brass, Opaline Glass
Condition:	Good. Additions or alterations made to the original. Rewired: Professionally rewired for US electrical single socket 60 watt max medium base bulb (higher with LED). Wear consistent with age and use. See description for details.
Creation Date:	circa 1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	V3330
Incollect Reference #:	683723

Dimensions

D.	7 in;	Diam.	9.5 in;
D.	17.78 cm;	Diam.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

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