French Lacquered Metal & Chrome Flos Toio Floor Lamp from Hille, 1960s

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French floor lamp with indirect light. Base in cut and bent steel, structure in profiled steel, all finished in liquid … Read more French floor lamp with indirect light. Base in cut and bent steel, structure in profiled steel, all finished in liquid paint. Hexagonal telescopic rod in nickel-plated brass, height-adjustable. Maximum height: 77 in. (195 cm) created in 1962 by achille castiglioni and pier giacomo castiglioni, the flos toio floor lamp represents the avant-garde industrial spirit of the loft. The cable is fitted with an electronic dimmer for step-by-step adjustment of light intensity. This is suitable to usa or european and uk standards.20 / 22 / 155 cm 7.6 kg. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less