1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Brass and Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos
Los Angeles, CA · Reported available
- Maker
- Model / collection
'Light Ball'
- Type
Ceiling & flush mounts
- Period
1960s
- Materials
brass variant comes with satin opaque glass
Brass and Glass
- Finish
Brass
Additional details
- Design / publication date
Designed in 1965 by brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni
Shipping & pickup
1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Brass and Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965 by brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, this rare vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. The versatile light can be wall or ceiling mounted. A refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian and suits a wide range of interiors. Retains original manufacturer's mark in the metal. Other sizes and finishes of the vintage Light Ball are available in separate listings. One lamp available. Local pickup available in Los Angeles. Reference literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105. Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. Professionally rewired for US electrical. Mounts to standard junction box. Accommodates a single max 75W equivalent LED medium base (e26) bulb. Bulb not included. Recommended Tala bulb available here. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Contact us to facilitate.
Dealer notes
1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Brass and Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965 by brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, this rare vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. The versatile light can be wall or ceiling mounted. A refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian and suits a wide range of interiors. Retains original manufacturer's mark in the metal. Other sizes and finishes of the vintage Light Ball are available in separate listings. One lamp available. Local pickup available in Los Angeles. Reference literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105. Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. Professionally rewired for US electrical. Mounts to standard junction box. Accommodates a single max 75W equivalent LED medium base (e26) bulb. Bulb not included. Recommended Tala bulb available here. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Contact us to facilitate.
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