This lamp was designed by Italian brothers, Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962, for Flos (an Italian lighting manufacturer). Their motto "design demands observation" caused them to see everyday objects in new ways. This particular lamp was inspired by the design of a streelight, and is designed to give overhead lighting without being suspended from the ceiling. It is balanced by a heavy marble base, which allows the lamp to extend 8 feet away- far enough to be centered over a dining table.
Resources:
- dwr.com/product/lighting/floor/arco-floor-lamp-white-base.do?sortby=ourPicks
- moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=1942
sweet lamp. i was looking at condos in chapel hill and the model had two of your featured furniture pieces. the coffee table and leather chair to be exact. i thought it was so fun i recognized them from your design fridays!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I'm so proud! It's exciting to recognize "famous furniture". Though I have never been myself, I understand there might be quite a few pieces on display at the MOMA too.
ReplyDeleteThe original Arco lamp was designed in 1962 by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Here are some amazing pictures of it in some other homes.
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