Milanese industrial designer-architects Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1918–2002; 1913-68) created some of the most iconic furniture designs in the world, particularly those that originated in the realm of mid-century modern lighting.
In the late 1930s, after graduating from the acclaimed Polytechnic University of Milan, Pier Giacomo opened a design studio with his brother Livio and likeminded architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Achille, also a graduate of Milan Polytechnic, joined the group after completing his studies in 1944. The era’s architects were encountering difficulty in their attempts to secure building commissions, so the group focused on designing practical everyday objects such as the Model 547, a tabletop radio for Phonola that was encased in Bakelite.
The Castiglioni brothers produced wildly popular and innovative designs throughout the 20th century. While Livio departed the practice in 1952 to pursue lighting design and sound technology on his own, Pier Giacomo and Achille would continue to collaborate on a wealth of projects in the ensuing years.
Vintage furniture collectors may be familiar with Livio and Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini’s serpent-like Boalum lamp, while Achille’s Taraxacum hanging lamp — created for FLOS with sprayed plastic polymers originally intended for military use — as well as the Arco, Snoopy and Toio lamps, which were the result of the collaboration between Pier Giacomo and Achille, are milestones in modernist lighting design.
Also for FLOS, Pier Giacomo and Achille created a series of metal frames that, wrapped in the polymer, became floor lamps (Gatto) or pendant lights (Viscontea and Taraxacum), all released in 1960. The Gatto floor lamp takes its name from the Italian word for “cat” and the inspiration for its aesthetic from lighting that George Nelson developed for legendary American furniture manufacturer Howard Miller during the 1940s. Around the same time, the designer Tobia Scarpa (son of the famed Italian architect Carlo Scarpa and one-half of the widely revered postmodern husband-and-wife design duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa) created a floor lamp called Fantasma (1961) using the polymers technique. FLOS continues to make the Castiglionis’ innovative pieces today.
In addition to their provocative lighting works, Pier Giacomo and Achille also created stereo systems, decorative objects, seating, tables and other items for the likes of Brionvega, Alessi, Zanotta, Kartell and more.
Find vintage Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni floor lamps, table lamps, pendants, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...
Metal
Radiofonografo Cubo RR 126 Fo by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
First series of the famous Brionvega RR 126 FO cube. Produced in 1965 and fully restored has the following features: - silk-screen printing and high-gloss lacqu...
Aluminum, Steel
$9,994Sale Price|20% Off
Iconic Brionvega radio turntable RR126 by Achille Castiglioni - 20th Century
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Milano, IT
Brionvega RR126 radio turntable, Italian Mid Century by Achille Castiglioni - Sculptural Radio - Space Age Radio Designed in 1964 by Achille and Pier...
Steel, Aluminum
Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni, Brionvega 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni Brothers for Brionvega, 1960s. RR126 radio phonograph and turntable with a rectangular wooden base with dark brown prof...
Metal
Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni, Brionvega 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Radiophonograph and Record Player RR126 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega 1960s Model RR126 radio and record player with rectangular wooden base and dark ...
Metal
Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Wood
20thC Brionvega Rr126 Stereophonic Radio, By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Brionvega RR-126 is an icon of Pop design. It was conceived as an anthropomorphic ‘musical pet’, with speakers for ears and control dials for its face. It could be moved around e...
Metal
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black Libreria Pensile For Karakter
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black Libreria Pensile For Karakter Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down...
Oak, Lacquer
Flos Lighting Catalog, 1968
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1968 manufacturer’s catalog for the Italian lighting company Flos, showcasing the innovative and influential designs by Tobia Scarpa and by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglion...
Paper
Mid-Century Umbrella Stand signed by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1957
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful umbrella stand in black enameled metal designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Zanotta in 1957. The umbrella stand is in perfect condition and is s...
Metal, Steel
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down...
Oak, Lacquer
Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta Servomanto Coat Rack, Italy 1985
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Naples, IT
Coat stand from the Servi series by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1985. Base in black painted polypropylene. Support rod and coat-hook arms in painted steel.
Steel
$390Sale Price|20% Off
Servofumo Ashtray by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Circa 1960
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, England
The servofumo, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, is an ashtray or pocket vacuum with an ultra-contemporary aesthetic, and was manufactured by Zanotta between 1961 and...
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Zanotta Servopluvio Umbrella Stand in by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Zanotta, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Servopluvio Umbrella Stand in by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black painted for outdoor aluminium water tray and steel support rod. Ad...
Steel
Vintage KLH Model Twenty One FM Receiving System
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage KLH Model Twenty one FM Receiving System Dimensions. 12 W ; 7 D ; 6 H
Wood
Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian marble and art glass chess game set, circa 1960s, Italy. Marble game board has a beautiful rare blue marble colors that include: white, and...
Marble
$649
H 12.25 in Dm 9.75 in
Weltron Model 2010 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo / sPACEAGE Modern
By Weltron
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen DOUBLE DILE .....retro-futuristic charm of the Weltron Model 2010 8-track stereo AM-FM radio, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends nostalgia with space-age aesthetics...
Chrome
$480 / set
H 1.57 in W 7.08 in D 5.51 in
1960s Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Elevate your interior with this exceptionally rare and striking three-piece smoking set, handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s by the renowned master artisan Romano Bianchi. Sculpted...
Alabaster
$5,500
H 9.5 in W 23 in D 11.5 in
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962
By Hans Gugelot, Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram by Dieter Rams & Hans Gugelot, Germany, c. 1962 A rare and iconic Braun SK 61 Phonosuper Radiogram, designed by Diete...
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
$480 / set
H 1.57 in W 7.08 in D 7.08 in
Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi, Handmade, Green, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A rare and visually arresting three-piece smoking set designed by the renowned Italian sculptor Romano Bianchi during the 1960s. This set is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern Itali...
Alabaster
Sold|$13,325
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in
Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Brionvega RR126, a.k.a. the “Musical Pet”. This iconic radio phonograph and record player was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced during the early ...
Steel, Metal
Antique Edison Oak Standard Cylinder Phonograph Model D C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Edison Standard Cylinder Player, Model D, is housed within a beautifully crafted oak case. The front of the case prominently features the "Edison" logo, indicating its o...
Oak
$1,650
H 13 in W 22 in D 18 in
Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.
Metal
$13,260
H 35.44 in W 36.82 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This record player has two hanging doors...
Hardwood
$499
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Algol 11 Television by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper, Brionvega
Located in Torino, Piemonte
White television, Algol 11 model, designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Hei...
Glass, Plastic
Portable Record Player, Mid-20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Portable record player, mid-20th century. Portable record player, untested, mid-20th century, sold as-is. H: 13 cm, W: 39 cm, D: 28 cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm ...
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in
Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Brionvega RR126, a.k.a. the “Musical Pet”. This iconic radio phonograph and record player was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced during the early ...
Steel, Metal
Sold
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
RR126 Radiophonograph Turntable by the Castiglionis for Brionvega Red Edition
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Seattle, WA
Brionvega RR126, A.K.A. the “Musical Pet.” Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965, this red edition is in good condition with honest wear and has been fully service...
Steel
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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in
Walnut Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Brionvega RR126, a.k.a. the “Musical Pet”. This iconic radio phonograph and record player was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced during the early ...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 25.2 in W 48.04 in D 15.36 in
Brionvega RR126 By Achille And Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice Brionvega RR126 radio in walnut wood by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy 1960s. RR126 stereo system was designed in 1965 by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castigli...
Metal
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H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Radiofonografo Cubo Rr 126 Fo by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Third series of the famous Brionvega RR 126 FO cube. Produced in 1971 and fully restored has the following features: - perfect silk-screen printing and high-glo...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 25.6 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Radiofonografo Cubo RR 126 FO by Fratelli Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
First series of the famous Brionvega RR 126 FO cube. Produced in 1965 and fully restored has the following features: - excellently preserved silkscreens and lac...
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 14.57 in
Radiophonograph 'RR 126' by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico radiofonografo modello 'RR 126' disegnato dai fratelli Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni e prodotto a partire dal 1965 da Brionvega. Body and cases mad...
Aluminum
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H 27.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
RR126 Radiophonograph & Record Player by the Castiglionis for Brionvega 1965
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Seattle, WA
Brionvega RR126 A.K.A. the “Musical Pet”. Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Originally from Italy Both the machine and the Dual 1226 record player has been se...
Steel
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H 26.78 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brionvega wood-colored stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed posi...
Metal
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H 27.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
RR126 Radiophonograph & Record Player by the Castiglionis for Brionvega 1965
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Seattle, WA
Brionvega RR126 A.K.A. the “Musical Pet”. Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Originally from Italy Both the machine and the Dual 1209 record player has been se...
Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 47.64 in D 14.38 in
Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Metal
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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
White Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
White Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s Achille Castiglioni (1918 - 2002) and Pier Giacomo (1913-1968) were born in Milan where, together with the...
Plastic