1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Table Lamp. Originially designed in 1965 as a wall lamp, this rare table lamp variant is executed in attractively patinated brass and opaline glass. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian. Unmarked.
Literature ref.: "1000 Lights: 1960 to Present," eds. Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Tachen, 2005 p.91
Price is per item. 2 lamps available.
Each lamp accommodates 1x 60W max equivalent standard medium base (e26) LED bulb (LED only). Professionally rewired for US electrical with new black twist cloth cord and period-style US wall plug added. 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, and wear as largely shown and noted only for accuracy. Note that only one representative example is featured in the listing images, but both lamps in similarly good condition and present well as a pair.
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Table Lamp
Additional Info
CREATOR: Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Maker), Pier Giacomo
Castiglioni (Designer), Flos (Manufacturer), Achille Castiglioni (Designer)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 8.3 in (21.09 cm), Diameter: 6.9 in (17.53 cm)
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Brass, Opaline Glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1960-1969
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1960s
CONDITION: Good. Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. See listing description for more details.
