The 1962 Toio light surprises with its unexpected design. Italian duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni had a 300-watt car headlight shipped from the United States, which they joined with parts of a fishing rod to form a functional floor lamp. One of the duo’s experiments with readymade objects, Toio has become a design classic thanks to its surprising material juxtaposition and striking industrial appearance.
The fixture’s form is composed of a nickel-plated brass hexagonal stem that uses fishing rod rings to guide the electrical cord from the bulb to the transformer. A cleat on the base, similar to those found on ships, keeps the cord neatly coiled when the lamp’s height is adjusted.
Inspiration:
Ingenious inventors Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni affixed a car headlight to parts of a fishing rod to form Toio, a playful floor lamp named after the word “toy.”
This item is exclusively offered through 1stdibs and FLOS and is only available in the United States and Canada.
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Creator:Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni(Designer),Flos(Manufacturer)
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Design:Toio Floor Lamp
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Dimensions:Height: 76.77 in (195 cm)Width: 6.69 in (17 cm)Depth: 6.69 in (17 cm)
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Style:Modern(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Stainless Steel
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Place of Origin:Italy
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Period:21st Century
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Date of Manufacture:Contemporary
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Production Type:New & Custom(Limited Edition)
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Estimated Production Time:9-10 weeks
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Condition:New
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Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: FU761030Seller: LU3785113479172
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