Designs iconic Arco lamp Castiglioni Brothers - This series looks at some of the most popular designs and the most expensive of the past century. Classic chairs to lighting of the declaration, discover the backstory to some of the most recognizable pieces of the design world and browse the ways to use them in a modern setting.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni were renowned Italian designers from Milan. Their philosophy is that the design should change the form and function of an object. Achille Castiglioni, most famous of the brothers, once described their ethos as: "Start from scratch. Stick to common sense. Know your goals and means. "
The brothers became prolific in the 1950s and designed over 150 products, chairs, lamps vacuums. Arco floor lamp was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 and probably came to be their most recognizable tune. It is manufactured in Italy by Flos.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni were renowned Italian designers from Milan. Their philosophy is that the design should change the form and function of an object. Achille Castiglioni, most famous of the brothers, once described their ethos as: "Start from scratch. Stick to common sense. Know your goals and means. "
The brothers became prolific in the 1950s and designed over 150 products, chairs, lamps vacuums. Arco floor lamp was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 and probably came to be their most recognizable tune. It is manufactured in Italy by Flos.
Rendall & Wright
Problem Solving
design of the Arco lamp arose in response to the dilemma of how to have a pendant light without having to have a hole in the ceiling. Thanks to its shape beautifully arching high light can be shared on an area from a dining table chair.
design of the Arco lamp arose in response to the dilemma of how to have a pendant light without having to have a hole in the ceiling. Thanks to its shape beautifully arching high light can be shared on an area from a dining table chair.
Kimberley Bryan
influences
Achille Castiglioni was a professor of industrial design and this opened to him the potential value of the industry in the domestic field. The Arco lamp is a clear example, because it draws its influence from the design of the humble lamppost, which was adapted by the brothers for domestic use.
Achille Castiglioni was a professor of industrial design and this opened to him the potential value of the industry in the domestic field. The Arco lamp is a clear example, because it draws its influence from the design of the humble lamppost, which was adapted by the brothers for domestic use.
Fougeron FAIA architecture
aesthetic
the stainless steel arch, which stands on a solid foundation of Carrara marble, allows objects up to 8ft away from the base to be illuminated, while its height means people can easily pass under the arch intact. It functions as a ceiling light, but requires no wiring.
The base is extremely heavy - 65 kg - to anchor light, but can be moved by two people if necessary. A hole through the upper part of the base to allow a joystick to be split through to assist in the realization of the lamp -. A very practical detail
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the stainless steel arch, which stands on a solid foundation of Carrara marble, allows objects up to 8ft away from the base to be illuminated, while its height means people can easily pass under the arch intact. It functions as a ceiling light, but requires no wiring.
The base is extremely heavy - 65 kg - to anchor light, but can be moved by two people if necessary. A hole through the upper part of the base to allow a joystick to be split through to assist in the realization of the lamp -. A very practical detail
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Rachel Reider Interiors
Form and function
as a teacher, Achille happen to each class with a bag. Her bags were full of everyday and seemingly mundane objects he found and collected. Of strainers milking stools, he brought the objects to show his students the strong relationship between form and function in the design.
as a teacher, Achille happen to each class with a bag. Her bags were full of everyday and seemingly mundane objects he found and collected. Of strainers milking stools, he brought the objects to show his students the strong relationship between form and function in the design.
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Sleek and contemporary
in this room, lights the lamp, the seat of the region, acting as a ceiling in the center of the room. His curve contrasts nicely with the linear furniture and stainless steel finish, it is at home in the contemporary setting.
in this room, lights the lamp, the seat of the region, acting as a ceiling in the center of the room. His curve contrasts nicely with the linear furniture and stainless steel finish, it is at home in the contemporary setting.
Louise Miranda
perfect for reading
Arco can act as the perfect reading light if you want to keep clean floor surface. Here he lit another piece of design, long LC4 cowhide chair by Le Corbusier. What a place to curl up with a good book!
Arco can act as the perfect reading light if you want to keep clean floor surface. Here he lit another piece of design, long LC4 cowhide chair by Le Corbusier. What a place to curl up with a good book!
Ana Donohue Interiors
a partner for reasons
contemporary and light feel of the Arco lamp can be a welcome balance to fussier fabrics and furniture. It gives a cool advantage of floral feel of this room.
Discover the history of the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen
contemporary and light feel of the Arco lamp can be a welcome balance to fussier fabrics and furniture. It gives a cool advantage of floral feel of this room.
Discover the history of the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen
Furman + Keil Architects
sustainable classic
Arco is elegant steel arch, round and lamp thick rectangular marble base perfectly blend the traditional and the modern, resulting in an object that is technologically innovative while remaining true to traditional crafts. More than just a utilitarian product, it is an emblem of the design and a real character in a play.
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Arco is elegant steel arch, round and lamp thick rectangular marble base perfectly blend the traditional and the modern, resulting in an object that is technologically innovative while remaining true to traditional crafts. More than just a utilitarian product, it is an emblem of the design and a real character in a play.
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What do you think of the Arco lamp? Share your thoughts in the comments below.