Mid-century pendant lamp COCOON by Achille Castiglioni for Flos Italy 1960s Vintage Space Age Italian Cocoon lamp
The rare mid-century pendant lamp COCOON by Achille Castiglioni for Flos was made in Italy in the 1960s.
The structure of the lamp is covered using a highly innovative manufacturing technique for the time, a sprayed plastic polymer applied over a metal framework. This was a reimagining of a process initially developed by the military to create an elastics and resistant membrane that mimicked the appearance of vellum.
This lamp is in good vintage condition. No holes or tears. Electrical wiring replaced by a professional electrician. Came to us in fully original shape, has veneer ring, that happens very rare! Its organic shape casts an ambient light throughout a room.
Height with cable 120 cm. Height: 58 centimeters Width: 24 centimeters