Pair of Lamps
Pair of iconic lamps Mod. “Gatto”
Wooden metal structure and shade in cocoon resin
Producer’s label within the structure
Electrically checked
DESIGNER Achille (1918-2002) & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968)
MANUFACTURER Flos
COUNTRY Italy
DATE 1960's
DIMENSIONS D. 34 x H. 57 /cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Repertorio Del Design Italiano, Giuliana Gramigna, Vol. I, pg. 84 (illustration)
Italian lighting design, Alberto Bassi, pg. 106 (illustration)
SPECIAL NOTE
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni both studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano and later worked there as teachers. Their collaboration was productive and innovative, and the designs were often radical. They experimented new inventive techniques and materials to create their designs, as is the case with the resin-coated Mod. Gatto.
