ARCO ARCH LIGHT

Marble meets metal

The floor lamp Arco is a lighting classic from the Italian design duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Especially with Flos Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni were closely associated with Flos. Their designs, produced by Flos, were and remain the driving force behind the Italian company's reputation for innovative lighting design. The Arco floor lamp, designed in 1962, has been part of the Flos lighting collection ever since. It consists of a curved, chrome-plated steel arc that culminates in a round lampshade. The structure rests on a solid marble base, which provides the necessary stability.

Floor lamp and pendant lamp in one

With Castiglion's Arco arc lamp, Flos made a sensational start in 1962. Arco is a floor lamp and pendant light At the same time. A hybrid, its expansive metal arc is held in place by a 60-kilogram block of marble from the Carrara quarries. Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed the Arco arc lamp as lighting for dining tables and seating areas in living spaces, eliminating the need for a complex ceiling mount. This makes the Arco arc lamp the ideal solution for rooms with high ceilings. A truly universal light, it can be easily rotated in any direction using a simple broom handle inserted through the opening in the base.

Craftsmanship and Technology

The Arco floor lamp is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and engineering. Its solid marble base is hewn from a single block of marble in Carrara, Italy. After meticulous polishing, the marble block receives its smooth, silky-glossy, and characteristic finish. The steel arc of the lamp is shaped, bent, and chrome-plated using precision tools. This process gives the Arco floor lamp its gleaming and reflective finish. The light from the floor lamp is also continuously dimmable, allowing you to customize the ambiance and always have the perfect light at hand: for dining, reading, watching television, or relaxing.

Modern and multifunctional

The classic design is elegant and timeless, making this floor lamp a worthwhile investment and a great addition to a variety of interior styles and environments. A modern office, a reception area, a round or rectangular dining table, a cozy living room – the Arco floor lamp was designed by the Castiglioni brothers to be multifunctional. Thanks to the selection of refined and classic materials, this striking lamp can be adapted to existing decor, adding a focal point and enhancing the ambiance.

Excellent design

The Castiglioni brothers received numerous awards for the Arco arc lamp, and since its creation, this charismatic lighting fixture has achieved international acclaim, as Arco is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous lighting classics. The Arco arc lamp is part of the collections of renowned museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Triennale Design Museum in Milan. As an iconic design element, Arco has appeared in a number of films and television shows, such as the James Bond film "Diamonds Are Forever" with Sean Connery as secret agent 007.

Made in Italy

Then as now, the Arco arc lamp is manufactured in Italy using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. The interplay of marble and steel, handcraft and technology, form and function makes the arc lamp an icon of lamp design and a striking statement piece in any room. As a design classic, Arco combines timeless design with modern technology. The Arco arc lamp, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, is part of the Flos collection. TAGWERC. At the TAGWERC Design STORE you will find exclusively original design products from current production, i.e., new goods in original packaging, as well as all original spare parts for the Arco and Arco lights. Arco LED.