Italian vintage Cocoon pendant lamp by Castiglioni Brothers for Flos, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Cocoon Creation Light Pendant 1970’s Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Flos The actual production of these “cocoon” lamps at FLOS begins with the creation of the frame made in steel, which is painted in white. Once the frame is ready, the “cocoon”, which is a type of polymer, is ready to be applied and is spun like a caterpillar making a cocoon creating this very special effect. Two layers are applied, the first thicker, the second much thinner. The technician utilizes a spray gun-type of device as the frame twirls on a base that spins, allowing for equal application. Once this is done, the technician inspects for any unevenness or areas that look thin in terms of the application, applying further coating of the “cocoon” to reinforce those areas. There is usually up to twenty-four hours between the two applications. After the two layers are applied, a coating material, a transparent exterior paint, is applied to add a sheen to the entire structure. Signed Cocoon Creation Height 90 cm Height without wire and ceiling canopy 40 cm Width 40 cm Depth 40 cm