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Behind the most iconic Flos lighting designs lies a bold spirit of innovation and a relentless commitment to pushing boundaries. Among our most renowned creations, lamps such as Arco, Snoopy, Taccia, and Parentesi continue to captivate and decorate homes worldwide, even decades after their debut. Each of these highly innovative designs exudes personality and contemporary spirit, transforming them into industry archetypes. With an ever-present focus on the future, Flos icons have consistently been able to connect with and inspire the next generations.  

Parentesi

Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, 1971

A marvel of design and engineering, Parentesi moves vertically along a cable suspended from the ceiling, tensioned by a cast-iron counterweight that hovers just above the floor. Awarded the Compasso d’Oro ADI in 1979.

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Snoopy

Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1967

Irreverent, playful and bursting with personality, the lamp’s shape and colours recall the beloved cartoon character created by Charles M. Schulz, who inspired its name. 

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Arco

Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1962

A solid marble block supports a sweeping arc that culminates in a gentle light, offering a versatile alternative to ceiling illumination. A series of innovations that revolutionised design history, making Arco one of the most iconic – and most imitated – objects worldwide.

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Gatto

Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960

One of the first experiments with the special liquid resin cocoon introduced by Arturo Eisenkeil in 1960, Gatto was the first in a series of timeless classics with ethereal allure.  

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Taraxacum 88

Designed by Achille Castiglioni, 1988

A modern chandelier that echoes the classic lighting effect of multiple bulbs, creating a unified and striking decorative element to light big spaces.

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Taccia

Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1962

Conceived from the idea of turning a ceiling lamp upside down and made from mouth-blown glass, Taccia has become an internationally recognised symbol of Italian design

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Luminator

Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1954

With its simple tripod design and minimal presence, Luminator represents a visionary and aspirational approach to industrial design.

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Taraxacum Cocoon

Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960

Among the first applications of the cocoon technique, the nebulous Taraxacum Cocoon creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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2097

Designed by Gino Sarfatti, 1958

Few objects are as confident and timeless as the 2097, a modern rework of the classic Venetian chandelier aesthetic with an industrial design that uses the cables as decorative elements.

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Biagio

Designed by Tobia Scarpa, 1968

Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, Biagio’s smooth surface gleams in natural light and radiates warmth when lit, highlighting the unique veining of each piece.

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IC Lights

Designed by Michael Anastassiades, 2014

Refined and dreamlike, IC Lights feature a glass sphere perched in perfect equilibrium on a slender, slanting stem to create a delicate balancing act.

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Glo-Ball

Designed by Jasper Morrison, 1998

Replicating the serene glow of a full moon, the Glo-Ball series owes its special feature to its simple design: a hand-blown etched glass diffuser that gives off a warm, diffused light.

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