White painted steel inner frame, sprayed with special cocoon resin, first production in good condition, .
Original piece from the 1960s, despite the fragility of the material, this lamp is in good vintage condition, slight defects, the lampshade shows slight signs of time as evidence of the long years passed but remains intact with an incredible patina acquired over the years. The lamp has been serviced by a professional, fully functional.
Of the two versions designed by the Castiglioni brothers this is the larger size.
Experimenting with a patent from the Merano-based company Heisenkeil, acquired by Flos, the Castiglioni family explored the expressive possibilities of a synthetic fiber, already used in some lamps designed by George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi, called cocoon (cocoon). This material was used by the U.S. military to store weapons for transport or no longer in use. The shape of the diffusers is generated by the arrangement of the fiber, which rests on the structure, adhering only to the most prominent points. The Luminaires are formed, in fact, by a thin core of white lacquered metal rod, wrapped by the casing obtained from a film formed by sprayed plastic polymers. This produces volumes of unusual shape, certainly intuited by the designers, but which could hardly have been designed without laboratory experimentation. In fact, the final shape is the result of punctual intervention in the rotation of the structure while spraying the fiber, which is more intense at points of greater prominence than in other areas.
Replacement of longer cable.
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Vintage Design
White painted steel inner frame, sprayed with special cocoon resin, first production in good condition, .
Original piece from the 1960s, despite the fragility of the material, this lamp is in good vintage condition, slight defects, the lampshade shows slight signs of time as evidence of the long years passed but remains intact with an incredible patina acquired over the years. The lamp has been serviced by a professional, fully functional.
Of the two versions designed by the Castiglioni brothers this is the larger size.
Experimenting with a patent from the Merano-based company Heisenkeil, acquired by Flos, the Castiglioni family explored the expressive possibilities of a synthetic fiber, already used in some lamps designed by George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi, called cocoon (cocoon). This material was used by the U.S. military to store weapons for transport or no longer in use. The shape of the diffusers is generated by the arrangement of the fiber, which rests on the structure, adhering only to the most prominent points. The Luminaires are formed, in fact, by a thin core of white lacquered metal rod, wrapped by the casing obtained from a film formed by sprayed plastic polymers. This produces volumes of unusual shape, certainly intuited by the designers, but which could hardly have been designed without laboratory experimentation. In fact, the final shape is the result of punctual intervention in the rotation of the structure while spraying the fiber, which is more intense at points of greater prominence than in other areas.
Replacement of longer cable.
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| Creator | Castiglioni Brothers |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Flos |
| Design Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Production Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. |
| A professional electrician has rewired this piece to be in working order. | |
| Plug Type | European Plug (up to 250V) |
| Product Code | DXK-1958981 |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Rewired, Serviced, Slight shade wear |
| Materials | Paint, Steel, Resin |
| Color | Ivory |
| Height | 60 cm 23.6 inch |
| Diameter | 13.0 inch |
































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