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Viscontea Pendant Lamp by Flos

Measurements H cable 400 cm / H lampshade 49 cm / ø 68 cm

H cable 400 cm / H lampshade 49 cm / ø 68 cm


Materials Steel - Plastic

Steel - Plastic

Created in the 60s yet still relevant: Viscontea is a signature pendant lamp that combines luxury and innovation. Experimentation, research of new materials and a brilliant idea: these are the main ingredients of the recipe from which the Visconti pendant lamp took shape. This elegant pendant lamp, made in 1960 by the pure genius of brothers Achille and Piergiorgio Castiglioni, Flos collaborators since its beginnings, it comes from the magic and the desire for beauty that was prevalent in Italy for many years after the Second World War. And is the war that inspired the material from which it was made: a special resin, called Cocoon, which was once the protective lining of the tanks against moisture and hail, becoming an innovative material with which we can create objects for everyday use. Still used today for the continuous reissues of the timeless pendant lamp, this resin is composed of volatile plastic polymers and has the consistency of a transparent powder. It is splashed over with white painted steel, which constitutes Visconti’s structure, instantly solidifying and enhancing the original wavy shape of the lamp shade. The result is an exclusive pendant lamp, capable of carrying a refined and graceful image in every context. Its white colour milky and its sinuous shapes and dynamics give the atmosphere a sophisticated note, which is accompanied by warm and soft light that spreads, wrapping every centimetre of the surrounding space in splendour. Exclusive not only in the material and processing techniques, this hanging fixture also surprises in the uniqueness of its appearance: The shade has a unique shape, which lends itself in stimulating the imagination or memories, depending on who’s looking at it, it might be reminiscent of a hot air balloon, a precious diamond, or a rare shell. Whatever the interpretation given to the fascinating Visconti pendant lamp, its presence is ideal for enhancing luxurious decor contexts or adding a detail of great value to the simplest environments. Majestic (with a 400-cm long cable) yet sober, it does not go unnoticed and it alone can refine the image of domestic living rooms, as well as the most important location of shops, boutiques and local public establishments. Info: bulbs not included; recommended: 1 x MAX 100W E27 HSGS or 1 LED 21W E27 2450lm 3000K.
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MEASUREMENTS
Measurements H cable 400 cm / H lampshade 49 cm / ø 68 cm
Materials Steel - Plastic
Product characteristics
Delivery and return info
If your order comes to over €200, shipping is free*. If your order is below €200 shipping costs €9. An extra delivery fee applies to bulky items based on what's in your basket and where it will be shipped. Estimated delivery times for your order will be visible before payment, and LOVEThESIGN will alert you of impending shipments.You can return articles once purchased by expressing this intention within 14 working days from the order's delivery. For any questions or special requests please contact Customer Care at customercare@lovethesign.com.
*Conditions may apply. For further information, please visit our FAQ section.
Achille - Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Achille - Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Achille Castiglioni was born in Milan in 1918. As early as 1940 he dedicated himself to testing industrial production with brothers Livio (1911-1979) and Pier Giacomo (1913-1968). After graduating in architecture in 1944, he began research into shapes, techniques and new materials, aimed at developing an integral design process. He was one of the founders of ADI in 1956. In 1969, he was authorized by the Ministry of Education to teach "Artistic Design for Industry" and was a professor at Turin´s Faculty of Architecture until 1980 and then professor of "Industrial Design " in Milan until 1993. Since 1950 he has worked in the area of testing and research into outfittings and presentations for exhibitions (Triennale di Milano, Montecatini, Agip, Rai). MoMA in New York features 14 of his works. Other works can be found at:Victoria and Albert Museum (London), Kunstgewerbe Museum (Zurich), Staatliches Museum fur Angewandte Kunst (Munich), Museo del Design (Prato), Uneleckoprumyslove Prague Museum, Israel Museum (Jerusalem), The Denver Art Museum, Vitra Design Museum (Weil am Rhein), Angewandte Kunst Museum (Hamburg and Cologne). He has been awarded 9 Compasso d´Oro awards. Achille Castiglioni died in 2002. Pier Giacomo Castiglioni was born in 1913. In 1937, he established the "Architecture,Urban Buildings and Research into Industrial Design" practice with his brother Livio. In 1952 Livio left; another brother, Achille joined the practice in 1944. He graduated from the Department of Architecture at Milan Polytechnic in 1937 and co-wrote a libel on the Milan Town Planning Scheme: “Fifty Significant Squares in theMilanof the Future” with the architect Carlo Pagani in 1938. Lecturer and Assistant in Architectural Composition, Professor in Drawing and Relief Work at the Milan Faculty of Architecture. Member of the Board at the Association of Architects and at the Milan City Council Building Commission. He died in 1968. His works have been displayed and are currently being exhibited at: Museum of Modern Art, New York (22 works at present), Royal Institute of British Architects (London) Musée des Arts Decoratifs (Paris), Palais du Centenaire (Brussels), Modern Art Museum, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Prima Esposicion de disegno industrial di Buenos Aires (Argentina).
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For fifty years Flos has been crafting objects of light and shedding brightness on generations of dreams. For Flos, light is the substance for expressing new ideas and illuminating unexplored emotions. It writes the future, reading the past and expressing the present, in a continuity of positive challenges and bold choices that have shaped its image and identity.

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Achille - Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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Achille - Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Achille Castiglioni was born in Milan in 1918. As early as 1940 he dedicated himself to testing industrial production with brothers Livio (1911-1979) and Pier Giacomo (1913-1968). After graduating in architecture in 1944, he began research into shapes, techniques and new materials, aimed at developing an integral design process. He was one of the founders...
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For fifty years Flos has been crafting objects of light and shedding brightness on generations of dreams. For Flos, light is the substance for expressing new ideas and illuminating unexplored emotions. It writes the future, reading the past and expressing the present, in a continuity of positive challenges and bold choices that have shaped its image...

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