UFO shaped Cocoon Lamp Goldkant Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 60s Space Age

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This rare and unusually shaped 1960s cocoon pendant light is in very good condition and given its age only shows very little sings of use.

The cocoon has a body diameter of about 56 cm and height of 15cm (total height incl cable: 80cm) and gives a beautiful diffused warm light. The beautiful pearl/silk patina is an indication the the lamp was in a NON SMOKING Environment.

Nota Bene: There are no tears or holes. Not uncommon for these cocoon lamps the frame is slightly rusty on some top points but barely visible (please refer to photos for details).

Dimensions:
Diameter: 56 cm (22 in)
Height: 15 cm (5.9 in)
Max Cable Length: 70 cm (27.6 in) 

Often attributed and very close to the designs of Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. In fact this cocoon was manufactured in Germany by Goldkant Leuchten in the late 50's and early 60s . Designer Fritz Wauer was credited by FLOS for devising the technology of spraying the self wrapping foam onto metal frames - similar to silk worms constructing their cocoon. This innovation was later brought to the established Italian FLOS Designers like Carlo & Tobia Scarpa, Dino Gavina and of course to Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. This makes these Goldkant models the original predecessor to later cocoon lamps such as the Taraxacum S by FLOS.

We think it would fit well with any Mid-Century Modern, modernist or indeed minimalist interior setting.

Please note:
While we always test our lamps to make sure they are in good working order, they are of a certain age and some faults may exist that were missed by us. We cannot guarantee that the lamps are in line with codes and standards in your region. We therefore recommend that you consult with a certified professional to ensure that the lamps are installed and work safely.

EU Customers:
GPSR [Regulation (EU) 2023/988]
In line with point (16) of the preamble of Regulation (EU) 2023/99 we advise our customers, that they "cannot reasonably expect" that our vintage second-hand products "fulfil state-of-the art safety standards", unless otherwise stated.