Petite Orange 1960s Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Flos.
Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage orange variant comes with satin opaque glass the screws into a vivid pop orange metal base. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian. The Light Ball can be mounted on a ceiling or wall.
Price is per item. 3 lamps available.
Literature ref.: "1000 Lights: 1960 to Present," eds. Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Taschen, 2005 p.91.
Accommodates a single standard medium base max 60W equivalent LED bulb. Accommodates a standard U.S. J-box. 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 wear, scuffs, dings, nicks and bends as largely shown and noted only for accuracy. Please note that one lamp is photographed but all three present well as a trio. Contact us for additional photos or video.
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Petite 1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall/Ceiling Lamp for Flos
Additional Details
CREATOR: Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Designers), Flos (Manufacturer)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 7 in. (17.8 cm), Diameter: 9.5 in. (24 cm)
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Metal, Paint, Opaline Glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1960-1969
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1965
CONDITION: Good. Rewired: Professionally rewired for US electrical e26 60-watt max medium base LED bulb. Wear consistent with age and use.
