Designer
Achille Castiglioni(Italian, 1918–2002)Italian, 1918–2002
Designer
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni(Italian, 1913–1968)Italian, 1913–1968
ManufacturerManufactured by
Flos S.p.A.(Italian, established 1962)Italian, established 1962
CultureItalian
Titles
- Arco Floor Lamp
Datedesigned 1962, made c. 1965
MediumMarble, stainless steel, aluminum, and 40-watt incandescent bulb
Dimensions99 5/8 × 73 3/4 × 12 13/16 in. (253 × 187.3 × 32.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Carrie Glassman Shoemake in honor of Arthur and Lenore Glassman
Object number2023.156.A-.C
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryNone
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stenciled in black, bottom of marble base: MLW / MBA-[35]49 / 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 21 5/8" / MADE IN PORTUGAL / S
Repeated inscription in black along length of electrical cord: A.I.W. CORP.
Inscribed on back of switch: 51-250V-10A-125V / HUBBELL / UND. LAB INC INSP/ NO 275
Repeated inscription in black along length of electrical cord: A.I.W. CORP.
Inscribed on back of switch: 51-250V-10A-125V / HUBBELL / UND. LAB INC INSP/ NO 275
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