The legendary Italian designer would have turned 100 this year. His dynamic spirit lives on in his products which have since become icons. We take you through some of his best designs.
1. Arco floor lamp
A statement piece, both in its scale and simple yet dramatic composition, the Arco floor lamp was designed in 1962 by Castiglioni and his brother Pier. Anchored by a 60kg Carrara white marble slab, a deeply arching stainless steel stem supports a polished aluminium domed shade.
Available at Space Furniture and online at nest.co.uk.
2. Taraxacum 88 suspension light
Named after the Latin name for the dandelion flower, the Taraxacum 88 is Castiglioni's updated design for his original suspension light of the same name. When the flower blossoms fully, it bares a close resemblance to the light.
Available at Space Furniture and online at nest.co.uk.
3. Mezzadro Tractor Seat
Borrowing the design of an actual tractor seat, the Italian designer brought it into the home by adapting it as a fun stool.
Available at nest.co.uk.
4. Snoopy Table Lamp
Designed in 1967 by Castiglioni and brother Pier, the Snoopy Table Lamp is evocative of Charles M. Schulz’s ‘Snoopy The Dog’ comic book character.
Available at Space Furniture and online at nest.co.uk.
5. Servonotte clothes-stand
Incorporating a hanger in its linear design, this one of a kind clothes-stand was part of the Servi range that Castiglioni and brother Pier designed in 1986.
Available at nest.co.uk.
6. Taraxacum suspension lamp
The original Taraxacum suspension lamp that he designed in 1960 with his brother, it is made with a unique resin that produces a diffused light.
Available at nest.co.uk.
7. Leonardo desk
This two-metre long work table with white laminate coated surface can be adjusted to 5 different heights.
Available at nest.co.uk.
8. Spirale ashtray
Designed for Italian homeware brand Alessi, this polished stainless steel ashtray is Castiglioni remake of an original design that was produced in silvered metal.
Available from Alessi.
9. Tubino lamp
Though no longer in production, the Tubino lamp is remembered in New York's Museum of Modern Art and elsewhere for its ingeniously simple design, a signature trait of the Italian master.