Photo by Indre Sablovskiene
Arco Lamp
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Overview
History & Origin
Designed in 1962 by the Castiglioni brothers, the Arco was inspired by street lighting. The designers wanted to create a lamp that would provide overhead illumination without requiring ceiling mounting.
Designer
Achille (1918-2002) and Pier Giacomo (1913-1968) Castiglioni were influential Italian designers known for their innovative and playful approach to industrial design.
Historical Significance
The Arco Lamp represents a perfect marriage of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement, becoming one of the most recognizable and influential lighting designs of the 20th century.
The Arco's innovative design influenced countless lighting solutions and helped establish a new category of 'overhead' floor lamps.
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- Toio Floor Lamp (also by Castiglioni)
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