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Castiglioni Designs in Modern Homes

Achille Castiglioni was an influential Italian designer who worked with a broad range of products, from watches to stereos and—most famously—lighting fixtures. He established his studio in 1994 with his brothers Livio Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglion; their iconic designs still grace modern homes today.

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A longtime collector of furniture and art, Dr. Robert Geller finally lives among his prized possessions. In the living room, he sits on a Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. To his right are an Arco floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos and a BeoLab 5 speaker from Bang & Olufsen. The sculptures to Geller’s left and in the foreground are by American artist Arlene Shechet, Everything Seems to be Something Else and Just Remembered.
A longtime collector of furniture and art, Dr. Robert Geller finally lives among his prized possessions. In the living room, he sits on a Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. To his right are an Arco floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos and a BeoLab 5 speaker from Bang & Olufsen. The sculptures to Geller’s left and in the foreground are by American artist Arlene Shechet, Everything Seems to be Something Else and Just Remembered.
The kitchen spills out into the living room, where the focus is on a Saarinen Tulip table, Eames fiberglass shell chairs, and lamps by Achille Castiglioni.
The kitchen spills out into the living room, where the focus is on a Saarinen Tulip table, Eames fiberglass shell chairs, and lamps by Achille Castiglioni.
Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada. in the picture Albert the brother of Francesco. He is holding a Hasselblad Camer in his hand, he is a photographer in the first floor of his brothers house.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine
Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada. in the picture Albert the brother of Francesco. He is holding a Hasselblad Camer in his hand, he is a photographer in the first floor of his brothers house.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine
The only decorative flourishes are those occuring in the interior, like the gentle arc of a Castiglioni’s Arco lamp visible through a window.
The only decorative flourishes are those occuring in the interior, like the gentle arc of a Castiglioni’s Arco lamp visible through a window.
Though it’s inside, this light-filled room allows for a nearly alfresco dining experience. The Fucsia pendant lamps are by Achille Castiglioni. The couch in the living area is by Antonio Citterio.
Though it’s inside, this light-filled room allows for a nearly alfresco dining experience. The Fucsia pendant lamps are by Achille Castiglioni. The couch in the living area is by Antonio Citterio.