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Petite Nickel 1960s Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Flos

$2,500per piece
Two Enlighten

Los Angeles, CA · Reported available

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Maker

Flos

Named in listing

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Flos

Model / collection

'Light Ball'

Type

Ceiling & flush mounts

Period

1960s

Condition

Wear consistent with age and use. Metal has a beautiful patina. Some age-appropriate wear, scuffs, dings, nicks and bends

Some age-appropriate wear, scuffs, dings, nicks and bends as largely shown and noted only for accuracy.

Please note only one lamp shown in photos, but all are in similar good vintage condition and present well as a set if desired.

Additional details
Design / publication date

Designed in 1965

Shipping & pickup

Petite Nickel 1960s Achille &  Pier Giacomo Castiglioni  'Light Ball' Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage nickel variant comes with satin opaque glass the screws into a nickel metal base. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian. The Light Ball can be mounted on a ceiling or wall, making it a versatile design suitable for a wide range of applications, from bedside lighting to powder rooms. Reference: "1000 Lights: 1960 to Present," eds. Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Taschen, 2005 p.91. Price per item. One lamp available. Local pickup available in Los Angeles. Professionally rewired for US electrical. Mounts to a standard U.S. J-box. Accommodates a single standard medium base max 60W equivalent LED bulb. LED only. 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. Wear consistent with age and use. Metal has a beautiful patina. Some age-appropriate wear, scuffs, dings, nicks and bends as largely shown and noted only for accuracy. Contact us for additional photos or video. Please note only one lamp shown in photos, but all are in similar good vintage condition and present well as a set if desired.

Dealer notes

Petite Nickel 1960s Achille &  Pier Giacomo Castiglioni  'Light Ball' Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage nickel variant comes with satin opaque glass the screws into a nickel metal base. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian. The Light Ball can be mounted on a ceiling or wall, making it a versatile design suitable for a wide range of applications, from bedside lighting to powder rooms. Reference: "1000 Lights: 1960 to Present," eds. Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Taschen, 2005 p.91. Price per item. One lamp available. Local pickup available in Los Angeles. Professionally rewired for US electrical. Mounts to a standard U.S. J-box. Accommodates a single standard medium base max 60W equivalent LED bulb. LED only. 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. Wear consistent with age and use. Metal has a beautiful patina. Some age-appropriate wear, scuffs, dings, nicks and bends as largely shown and noted only for accuracy. Contact us for additional photos or video. Please note only one lamp shown in photos, but all are in similar good vintage condition and present well as a set if desired.

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