1960s Castiglioni Brass 'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamp for Flos.
Designed in 1965 by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS, this rare and vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian.
One lamp 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
Professionally rewired for US electrical single socket 60 watt max equivalent LED medium base bulb. Wear consistent with age and use. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Contact us to facilitate.
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1960s Castiglioni Brass 'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamp
Additional Details
CREATOR: Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Designers), Flos (Manufacturer)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 9.5 in., Diameter: 12.9 in.
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Brass, Opaline Glossy Glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1960-1969
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1965
