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FLOS LichtStudio Globe COCOON Pendant Lamp Ø 42 cm by ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI 1960

Description: Rare Cocoon vintage suspension lamp in the organic shape of flattened spherical "cocoon", designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos / Licht Studio, in Italy, in the 60s. This Cocoon suspension model features a metal cage with a spiral globe with 8 segments, covered with a cocoon membrane. The aesthetic conditions of the vintage chandelier are excellent - it appears to have never been used - and well described in the photos: working chandelier; lampshade without stains, tears, cuts or holes; original lamp holder of the time in Bakelite; even the electric cable and the classic cylindrical plastic rosette are the original ones. This very decorative suspension lamp provides a warm, diffused and atmospheric light: a real luminous sculpture and a beautiful iconic piece of furniture from the 60s/70s suitable for any type of environment. HISTORYIn the 1960s, designer George Nelson's experiments based on metal frame structures for chandeliers inspired Artur Eisenkeil, a small manufacturer from Merano and founder of the company LichtStudio Eisenkeil, to create the first prototypes of Cocoon lampshades, in which the metal frame white / rubberized steel wire was first shaped and then sprayed with Cocoon, a spun polymer plastic reinforced with glass fibers, very resistant and coming from the United States where it was invented for war reasons. The polymer sprayed like a cobweb created a durable yet flexible membrane that was waterproof and resistant to corrosion, dust, oil, gas and even liquids such as citric acid, alcohol and bleach. A. Eisenkeil presented these first prototypes at the Milan Fair in 1959. The entrepreneur and architect Dino Gavina was immediately enthusiastic and immediately understood the enormous design potential of this material and A. Eisenkeil therefore invited Dino Gavina, Tobia Scarpa, Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni in Merano for a few months, to create a series of lights with the Cocoon material to be included in the production of the Lichtstudio... From that experience and from those designers, the company FLOS was born. Designer: Achille & Piergiacomo CastiglioniManufacturer: LichtStudio Eisenkeil / FlosProduction period: 1960-1969Country of production: ItalyAttribution Mark: This vintage piece has been attributed based on archival documentation such as catalogues, designer documents or other literary sources to the above named maker/designerStyle: Mid-Century, Modern Italian, VintageCondition: Excellent - vintage item is in working order, with no cuts, holes or tears, but may show traces of wear and age; Original lampshade and electric cableDetailed conditions: The cylindrical white plastic rosette is missing, which can be replaced with one of your choiceElectricity: 1 x E27 bulb (any type of bulb can be used, but preferably a white / satin bulb); European socket (up to 250V)Material: "Cocoon" Polymer Plastic, Metal, Plastic, BakeliteColor: Ivory / BeigeHeight: 11,81 in / 30 cmDiameter: 13,77 in / 35 cm N.b. International Fees (1.2% UK - 1.6% USA - 3,3% Asia) and any Sales Tax are not included.I describe the articles in the best possible way. The best impression always gives the pictures. Most of the items are vintage. Small signs of use are normal. All items are cleaned and disinfected.Please feel free to email me with questions regarding items or description. For my other items click here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rara lampada vintage Cocoon a sospensione dalla forma organica a "bozzolo" sferico schiacciato, disegnata da Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Flos / Licht Studio, in Italia, negli anni '60. Questo modello di sospensione Cocoon presenta una gabbia metallica a globo spiraliforme ad 8 spicchi, rivestita da membrana cocoon. Le condizioni estetiche del lampadario vintage sono eccellenti - sembrerebbe mai utilizzato - e ben descritte in foto: lampadario funzionante; paralume senza macchie, strappi, tagli o fori; portalampada originale del tempo in bachelite; anche il cavo elettrico e il classico rosone in plastica cilindrico sono quelli originali. Questa lampada a sospensione molto decorativa fornisce una luce calda, diffusa e d'atmosfera: una vera e propria scultura luminosa ed un bellissimo oggetto d'arredo iconico degli anni '60/'70 adatto ad ogni tipo di ambiente. STORIANegli anni '60 gli esperimenti del designer George Nelson basati su strutture a telaio di metallo per lampadari ispirarono Artur Eisenkeil, un piccolo produttore di Merano e fondatore dell'azienda LichtStudio Eisenkeil, nella creazione dei primi prototipi di paralumi Cocoon, nei quali il telaio in filo d'acciaio bianco / gommato veniva prima modellato e poi spruzzato con il Cocoon, una plastica polimerica filata rinforzata con fibre di vetro, molto resistente e proveniente dagli Stati Uniti dove era stata inventata per motivi bellici. Il polimero spruzzato come un filo di ragnatela creava una membrana durevole ma flessibile, a tenuta d’acqua e resistente alla corrosione, alla polvere, all’olio, al gas e perfino a liquidi come l’acido citrico, l’alcol e la candeggina. A. Eisenkeil presentò questi primi prototipi alla Fiera di Milano nel 1959. L'imprenditore e architetto Dino Gavina fu subito entusiasta ed intuisce subito le enormi potenzialità di progettazione di questo materiale e A. Eisenkeil invitò quindi Dino Gavina, Tobia Scarpa, Pier Giacomo e Achille Castiglioni a Merano per alcuni mesi, per realizzare una serie di luci con il materiale Cocoon da inserire nella produzione del Lichtstudio... Da quell'esperienza e da quei designer nacque la società FLOS. Designer: Achille & Piergiacomo CastiglioniProduttore: LichtStudio Eisenkeil / FlosPeriodo di produzione: 1960-1969Paese di produzione: ItaliaMarchio di attribuzione: Questo pezzo vintage è stato attribuito sulla base di documentazione d'archivio come cataloghi, documenti di designer o altre fonti letterarie al produttore/designer sopra citatoStile: Mid-Century, Italiano moderno, VintageStato: Eccellente - l'oggetto vintage è funzionante, senza tagli, fori o strappi, ma può mostrare tracce di usura e dell'età; Cavo elettrico e portalampada originaliCondizioni dettagliate: Manca il rosone cilindrico in plastica bianca, sostituibile con uno di proprio gradimentoElettricità: 1 x E27 lampadina Incandescenza (in alternativa Fluorescente o LED); Presa europea (fino a 250V); Materiale: "Cocoon" Plastica Polimerica, Metallo, Plastica, BackeliteColore: Avorio / BeigeAltezza: 34 cm / 13,38 inDiametro: 42 cm / 16,53 in N.b. Le commissioni internazionali (1,2% UK - 1,6% USA - 3,3% Asia) ed eventuali imposte sulle vendite, non sono incluse.Descrivo gli articoli nel miglior modo possibile. La migliore impressione la danno sempre le immagini. La maggior parte degli articoli sono vintage. Piccoli segni di utilizzo sono normali. Tutti gli oggetti sono puliti e disinfettati.Non esitare a scrivermi per domande riguardanti l'articolo o la descrizione. Per altri miei oggetti clicca qui.

Price: 700 USD

Location: Milano

End Time: 2025-01-08T22:45:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD

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Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Power Source: Corded Electric

Size: Large

Custom Bundle: No

Vintage: Yes

Design: Lantern, Organic

Bulb Shape Code: 1 x E27

Department: Unisex Adult

Control Style: Wall Switch

Voltage: 110 - 250V

Item Height: 34 cm / 13,38 in

Manufacturer: LichtStudio Eisenkeil / Flos

Style: Mid-Century Modernism

Personalized: No

Features: Easy Installation

Finish: Textured

Room: Any Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Entryway

Handmade: Yes

Lighting Technology: Incandescent, Fluorescent, LED

Color: Ivory / Beige

Item Diameter: 42 cm / 16,53 in

Material: Bakelite, Metal, Plastic, Cocoon

Light Direction: Diffused

Number of Lights: 1

Installation Area: Indoor

Brand: Flos

Mounting: Ceiling Mounted

Type: Pendant Lamp

Era: 1960s

Assembly Required: No

Model: Cocoon

Cord Color: White

Original/Reproduction: Original

Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969

Shade Shape: Globe

Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

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