Toio, 1962
Toio floor lamp by A Castiglioni & P G Castiglioni for Flos.
Classic floor lamp providing indirect light.
The 1962 Toio light surprises with its unexpected design. Italian duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni had a 300-watt car headlight shipped from the United States, which they joined with parts of a fishing rod to form a functional floor lamp. One of the duo’s experiments with readymade objects, Toio has become a design classic thanks to its surprising material juxtaposition and striking industrial appearance.
The contemporary floor lamp was designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who were inspired by a car’s headlight.
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Description
Toio floor lamp by A Castiglioni & P G Castiglioni for Flos.
Classic floor lamp providing indirect light.
The 1962 Toio light surprises with its unexpected design. Italian duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni had a 300-watt car headlight shipped from the United States, which they joined with parts of a fishing rod to form a functional floor lamp. One of the duo’s experiments with readymade objects, Toio has become a design classic thanks to its surprising material juxtaposition and striking industrial appearance.
The contemporary floor lamp was designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who were inspired by a car’s headlight.
Dimensions
21w x 17d x 195cmh
Materials
Angle iron and formed steel base, painted in the colours white, red or black.
Nickel-plated brass height-adjustable stem with telescopic head.
Dimmer on cable.
The fixture’s form is composed of a nickel-plated brass hexagonal stem that uses fishing rod rings to guide the electrical cord from the bulb to the transformer.
A cleat on the base, similar to those found on ships, keeps the cord neatly coiled when the lamp’s height is adjusted.
LED (included): 1 x 23W PRO PAR GX16.
IP20.
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