1960s Flos Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Nickel 'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamp. Designed in 1965, this rare nickel variant features an attractively patinated nickel colored housing with opaque glass that casts a warm and diffuse light. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian.
Price is per item. 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
Each lamp accommodates 1x 60W equivalent standard medium base (e26) LED bulb (LED only, not included). Professionally rewired for US electrical and for mounting over standard US j-box. Not UL listed, but 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. Please note that only one representative example appears in the photos. Some variation between lamps, but both lamps in comparably good condition and present well as a pair. More images available upon request.
1960s Flos Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Nickel 'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamp
Additional Info
CREATOR: Achille Castiglioni (Designer), Flos (Manufacturer)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm), Diameter: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Metal, Nickel, Opaline Glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1960-1969
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1965
CONDITION: Good. Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. See description for details.
