Taccia lamp, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 1960s

The iconic Taccia table lamp was designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 for the Italian brand Flos. The designers' original idea was surprisingly simple – to turn a classic ceiling lamp upside down.

A characteristic feature of the lamp is the massive ribbed aluminum base, whose shape, reminiscent of a radiator, was not just an aesthetic decision – it originally served to dissipate heat from the light source. Resting on it is a transparent hand-blown glass shade, the position of which can be adjusted as needed. It acts as a reflector and creates soft, very pleasant indirect light.

The piece in our offer is the large version (a smaller one also exists). It is in excellent condition, like new. Thanks to its striking proportions, the lamp looks almost like a luminous sculpture and is among the most famous designs of Italian design from the second half of the 20th century.