Toio floor lamp, design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS

Toio Lamp White
Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

The Toio lamp, designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 for Flos, is an icon of industrial and minimalist design.
Main features:
• Industrial-inspired design: Toio uses a car headlight as a light source, an idea that reflects the Castiglioni philosophy of reinterpreting common objects in an innovative way.
• Essential structure: A telescopic metal rod allows you to adjust the height, while the base is made of a metal element with visible transformers, highlighting the technical aspect of the lamp.
• Exposed cables: The electric cable is left exposed and is part of the design, contributing to the industrial aesthetic of the lamp.
• Indirect light: The headlight projects the light upwards, creating a diffused effect that enhances spaces with soft and suggestive lighting.
Toio is considered an icon of Italian design and is part of the permanent collections of important museums, such as the MoMA in New York.