Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1960, the Gatto lamp has become a design classic. A true light sculpture, it has an internal steel structure coated in white powder paint. The diffuser is made of cocoon resin sprayed onto the structure. Gatto de Flos lamp creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere when placed on floors or tables in living rooms or bedrooms.
Italian designers and brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni both studied architecture at Milan Polytechnic. The first graduated in 1937, and Achille, the last of the family, also graduated in 1944. He then joined his two older brothers in their design studio in Milan and, together, they developed design projects for Italian companies looking to revive their country's post-war economy. Their work stands out for its particular conception of products through a logical analysis of the functions that the object must fulfil and the means to achieve this. The design, which is very pure, comes next to enable the object to perform its functions. Between 1950 and 1960, the Castiglioni brothers designed a number of products for major brands such as Flos, which produced the Arco floor lamp, a design classic, and Zanotta, for which they created the famous Mezzadro stool with a tractor saddle. The death of Pier Giacomo in 1968 put an end to the collaborations. After the death of his brother, Achille continued to design but devoted most of his time to teaching design, first in Turin and then in Milan.
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FLOS
Founded in 1962 in Merano, Italy, Flos is an international company offering a range of lighting fixtures and systems for the residential and architectural sector. In 1968, Flos opened the doors of its first shop. Today, Flos is one of Italy's best-known manufacturers. The Flos lighting brand designs and manufactures lighting within a modern vision. Italian brand Flos acts as a benchmark for high quality lighting solutions, functional and innovative lighting, and excellent design. Flos boasts a catalogue enriched with iconic products.