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Cocoon suspension ceiling light for Flos, attributed

Creator: Flos (Attributed)
Offered by: Illustris

Description
Cocoon suspension light by Flos, attributed
Original, designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Resin and enameled steel frame.
Resin was applied to the frame with spraying technique.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with a custom brass ceiling plate upon request.
The height of the shade 13 inches.
Overall drop is adjustable, can be made shorter or longer.

"During the postwar years a new kind of self-skinning spray-on plastic known as "Cocoon" was developed in the United States for the mothballing of naval vessels. This led to Castiglioni brother designing their series of Cocoon lights, issued by Flos."

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More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	resin, metal
Condition:	Good. Good vintage condition
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	683346

Dimensions

H.	30 in;	Diam.	15.5 in;
H.	76.2 cm;	Diam.	39.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Illustris was born out of its founder’s passion for beautiful objects that were touched by time. Searching for unique lighting fixtures around the globe, serving as their stewards for a while and giving them another lease on life is the company’s mission. The Illustris collection includes pieces with clean, sculptural lines designed by Scandinavian architects, early American industrian lighting that perfectly fits into the modern home as well as rare examples of Spanish modernism.