Toio floor lamp, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, is an Italian design classic from 1962. Toio is an experimental combination of playful design and industrial warehouse aesthetics, and it was inspired by the works of the French avant-garde artist Marcel Duchamp. The sturdy steel base of Toio supports the cord-winder and vertical stem that is equipped with a light head of a car. The adjustable height and dimmable bulb make Toio a versatile luminaire that can be used as a bright general light or a delightful detail of the interior. Award-winning Toio has been included in the permanent collection of New York’s MoMA.
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Toio LED floor lamp, red
Flos
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Toio floor lamp, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, is an Italian design classic from 1962. Toio is an experimental combination of playful design and industrial warehouse aesthetics, and it was inspired by the works of the French avant-garde artist Marcel Duchamp. The sturdy steel base of Toio supports the cord-winder and vertical stem that is equipped with a light head of a car. The adjustable height and dimmable bulb make Toio a versatile luminaire that can be used as a bright general light or a delightful detail of the interior. Award-winning Toio has been included in the permanent collection of New York’s MoMA.
Product details (19)
- Material
- Steel
- Colour
- Red
- Width
- 8.27 in (21 cm)
- Shade diameter
- 6.69 in (17 cm)
- Height
- 62.2–76.77 in (158–195 cm)
- Bulb base
- GX16d
- Light source
- Dimmable 20W PAR56 LED retrofit (included)
- Colour temperature
- 2,500 K
- IP rating
- 20
- Protection class
- II
- Voltage
- 220–240 V
- Nominal frequency
- 50–60 Hz
- Certifications and labels
- CE marked: tested and approved according to European standards
- Plug
- EU plug
- Cable length
- 97.24 in (247 cm)
- Weight
- 18.08 lbs (8.2 kg)
- Dimmable
- Yes
- Adjustable height
- Yes
- Notes
- Electronic dimmer on the cable
- Product ID
Designer
The Italian architect and designer brothers Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968) are among the greatest names of modern Italian design. Their father was the notable Italian architect Giannino Castiglioni, and also their brother Livio Castiglioni became an architect and designer. Achille and Pier Giacomo both studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano and later worked there as teachers. Their collaboration was productive and innovative, and the designs were often radical and humorous.
Some of their best-known works include the Mezzadro chair featuring a tractor seat, and many lighting designs for Flos, including the Snoopy table lamp and the floor lamp Toio that is lit by a car headlight. Pier Giacomo, who passed away in 1968, won six Compasso d’Oro awards during his career, and Achille was awarded the prestigious design award nine times.
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