Recognisable, iconic and a source of inspiration since 1962, this is our object of desire today. The Arco lamp was devised by the architect and industrial designer, Achille Castiglioni, a precursor of Italian design in the twentieth century.
The first prototype was created in 1958 by Castiglioni together with his brother Pier Giacomo, inspired by the street lamps of Milan, his hometown. Four years later they defined the final model, which has survived to this day with hardly any modifications, except for some changes to adapt to the current regulations of the electricity system.
In this more than half a century of life, the Arco lamp has reached that status of icon that has even led it to be part of the permanent exhibition of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MOMA).
Our object of desire is a floor lamp, ideal for providing direct lighting as if it were a pendant lamp. However, it is its structure, a sculptural base of white Carrara marble, that means that it does not need to be anchored to the ceiling.
This base weighs about 65 kg. and has a hole that, in addition to serving as the barycenter of the lamp, allows it to be easily moved if a cylindrical piece, such as a simple broomstick, is introduced. Without a doubt, a nod to practicality.
From the large foot comes a curved telescopic tube in satin stainless steel. This is topped by an adjustable and adjustable reflector in polished aluminium, which allows the light to be adjusted to three different heights. The reflector or screen is made up of two pieces. The main one is a perforated hemispherical dome, which allows the bulb to be ventilated. A rotating ring rests on this piece that directs the light.
Thanks to its timeless and simple design, it is ideal for illuminating any room, or corner of a room. The arch can be moved horizontally up to about 2.20 m. and can reach a height of 2.32 m. in height.
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