Meet Our Icons
Behind the most iconic Flos lighting designs lies a bold spirit of innovation and a relentless commitment to pushing boundaries. Among our most renowned creations, lamps such as Arco, Snoopy, Taccia, and Parentesi continue to captivate and decorate homes worldwide, even decades after their debut. Each of these highly innovative designs exudes personality and contemporary spirit, transforming them into industry archetypes. With an ever-present focus on the future, Flos icons have consistently been able to connect with and inspire the next generations.
Arco
Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1962
A solid marble block supports a sweeping arc that culminates in a gentle light, offering a versatile alternative to ceiling illumination. A series of innovations that revolutionised design history, making Arco one of the most iconic, imitated objects worldwide.
Parentesi
Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, 1971
A marvel of design and engineering, Parentesi moves vertically along a cable suspended from the ceiling, tensioned by a cast-iron counterweight that hovers just above the floor. Awarded the Compasso d’Oro ADI in 1979.
Taccia
Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1962
Conceived from the idea of turning a ceiling lamp upside down, the mouth-blow glass of Taccia has become an internationally recognised symbol of Italian design.
Gatto
Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960
One of the first experiments with the special liquid resin cocoon introduced by Arturo Eisenkeil in 1960, Gatto was the first in a series of timeless classics with ethereal allure.
Taraxacum 88
Designed by Achille Castiglioni, 1988
A modern chandelier that echoes the classic lighting effect of multiple bulbs, creating a unified and striking decorative element to light big spaces.
Luminator
Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1954
With its simple tripod design and minimal presence, Luminator represents a visionary and aspirational approach to industrial design.
Snoopy
Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1967
Irreverent, playful and bursting with personality, the lamp’s shape and colours recall the beloved cartoon character created by Charles M. Schulz, who inspired its name.
Taraxacum Cocoon
Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960
Among the first applications of the cocoon technique, the nebulous Taraxacum Cocoon creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
2097
Designed by Gino Sarfatti, 1958
Few objects are as confident and timeless as the 2097, a modern rework of the classic Venetian chandelier aesthetic with an industrial design that brings out the cables as decorative elements.
Glo-Ball
Designed by Jasper Morrison, 1998
Replicating the serene glow of a full moon, the Glo-Ball series owes its special feature to its simple design: a hand-blown etched glass diffuser that gives off a warm, diffused light.
IC Lights
Designed by Michael Anastassiades, 2014
Refined and dreamlike, IC Lights feature a glass sphere perched in perfect equilibrium on a slender, slanting stem, creating a delicate balancing act.
Biagio
Designed by Tobia Scarpa, 1968
Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, Biagio’s smooth surface gleams in natural light and radiates warmth when lit, highlighting the unique veining of each piece.
