[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"collection-taraxacum-designed-by-achille-and-pier-giacomo-cas-en":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"slug":6,"description":7,"designer":8,"main_image":9,"gallery":10,"ai_images":18,"catalog":19,"brand_title":25},28,"Taraxacum 88","taraxacum-designed-by-achille-and-pier-giacomo-cas","The Flos Taraxacum by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni radically redefines lighting. A hallmark of post-war Italian modernism, it deconstructs the traditional chandelier, celebrating the bare light source. This iconic design marries an industrial aesthetic with playful artistry, transforming utilitarian bulbs into an ethereal sculpture. It challenges conventions, expressing material and function honestly, embodying the Castiglionis' visionary approach to decorative illumination.\n\nTaraxacum's ingenious construction features a skeletal structure of precision-welded triangular aluminum sections, forming a robust yet visually light framework. This armature elegantly supports numerous bare incandescent or LED bulbs, integral to its striking aesthetic. Its materiality is defined by these exposed, functional components, meticulously arranged. This showcases the Castiglionis' commitment to artisanal quality and industrial efficiency, where transparent mechanics form the beautiful, functional core.\n\nCreated in 1960, Taraxacum quickly achieved iconic status. Designed by the legendary Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, masters of Italian design, it reflects their pioneering spirit. While the Castiglionis earned multiple Compasso d’Oro awards, Taraxacum itself is a seminal fixture. It is proudly featured in permanent collections globally, including MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and the V&A, underscoring its profound cultural and artistic significance and enduring legacy.\n\nMore than illumination, Taraxacum is a powerful architectural statement. Its volumetric yet airy presence allows it to serve as a dramatic focal point, a sculptural centerpiece defining space without overwhelming. Multiple bare bulbs deliver unique light quality: a sparkling, multi-directional radiance, bathing interiors in a warm, inviting glow, creating a vibrant, theatrical ambiance. Available in various scales (Taraxacum 1, Taraxacum 88), it offers versatile solutions for diverse contexts.","Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni","\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrands\u002Fcollections\u002Ftaraxacum_1772482933_1.jpg",[11,13,15,17],{"image":12},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrands\u002Fcollections\u002Ftaraxacum_1772482933_0.jpg",{"image":14},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrands\u002Fcollections\u002Ftaraxacum_1772482933_2.jpg",{"image":16},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrands\u002Fcollections\u002Ftaraxacum_1772482933_3.jpg",{"image":9},[],{"title":20,"slug":21,"preview":22,"page_number":23,"page_image":24},"Decorative Collection 2025","flos-decorative-collection-2025","\u002Fmedia\u002Fimages\u002F86\u002Ffdf459c50d4cf6d5c836202257f4de-28a83817c3.1.png",199,"\u002Fmedia\u002Fimages\u002F86\u002Ffdf459c50d4cf6d5c836202257f4de-28a83817c3.199.png","Flos"]