Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) was an Italian industrial designer and architect. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and important figures in Italian design of the 20th century. He was known for his innovative and functional designs, as well as his ability to blend modern technology with traditional craftsmanship.

Castiglioni studied at the Politecnico di Milano and began his career as an architect. However, he quickly became interested in industrial design and began working on a wide range of projects, from furniture and lighting to consumer electronics and household appliances.

One of his most famous designs is the Arco lamp, a floor lamp designed in 1962. It featured a marble base and an adjustable steel arch that held an adjustable light. It is considered a timeless and classic design that still in production today.

Throughout his career, Castiglioni won numerous awards and honors for his work, more...

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Achille and pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro 220 stool for…

Achille and pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro 220 stool for Zanotta, chrome plated steel stem with red lacquered tractor seat and beech footrest. Italy, designed 1957, 54 cm high, 49 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Achille and pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro 220 stool for…

Achille and pier Giacomo Castiglioni Mezzadro 220 stool for Zanotta, chrome plated steel stem with white lacquered tractor seat and beech footrest. Italy, designed 1957, 54 cm high, 49 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Achille Castiglioni Cumano folding table for Zanotta, yellow…

Achille Castiglioni Cumano folding table for Zanotta, yellow enamelled steel frame and top with ABS sliding joint. Italy, designed 1978, 71 cm high, 55 cm deep

Achille and pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sella 200 stool for…

Achille and pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sella 200 stool for Zanotta, Brooks black leather bicycle saddle on a pink lacquered steel stem with a heavy cast-iron hemispherical balancing base. Height adjustable. Italy, designed 1957, 86 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, 30…

Rochetto stool, c.1960s, designed by Achille Castiglioni for…

Rochetto Stool by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s Design

Rochetto stool, c.1960s, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell. White plastic hourglass shape with original cushion, height 43 cm.

Set of three Achille Castiglioni Rocchetto stools for Kartell,…

Set of three Achille Castiglioni Rocchetto stools for Kartell, Italian, circa 1960's, original orange ABS plastic with black vinyl seats, 44 cm high, 40 cm deep

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy, a pair of vintage…

Vintage 'Servomuto' Side Tables by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy, a pair of vintage 'Servomuto' side tables, designed in 1974, original Zanotta stamps to base. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.

An Italian Architect's table, an 1980s Italian designed…

Italian Architect's Adjustable Satinwood Table

An Italian Architect's table, an 1980s Italian designed adjustable architect's table. Top made from satinwood veneer, sitting on an adjustable trestle base made from European beech. In the style of Achille Castiglioni. Height 86.5 cm, width 155 cm, depth…

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Italian), pair of…

Castiglioni Mezzadro Stools, 1957

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Italian), pair of Mezzadro stools, designed 1957, manufactured by Zanotta, red enameled seats and chromium-plated steel, beech, each retains manufacturer's label (2), height 54 cm

A Rochetto stool by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s. In…

Orange and black Rochetto stool by Castiglioni for Kartell

A Rochetto stool by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s. In orange and black, height 42 cm, width 40 cm

Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Pier Giacomo…

Castiglioni Trestle Table

Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968), Bramante Trestle Table, designed c. 1950, manufactured by Zanotta c. 2000's, Italy, separate white composition table top with adjustable timber trestle legs, length 330 cm,…

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni ' Mezzadro' stool for…

Castiglioni's Mezzadro Stool for Zanotta

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni ' Mezzadro' stool for Zanotta, chrome plated steel stem, Italy, designed 1957, 53 cm high, 43 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Anna Castelli round up cabinet for Kartell & 'Rochetto' side…

Yellow Plastic Cabinet & Side Table Set

Anna Castelli round up cabinet for Kartell & 'Rochetto' side table by Achille Castiglioni & Piere Giacomo, yellow ABS plastic, Italy, c 1970s, 64 cm high, 42 cm deep