Flos Toio, 1962

Toio floor lamp by A Castiglioni & P G Castiglioni for Flos.

Classic floor lamp providing indirect light. 

The 1962 Toio light surprises with its unexpected design. Italian duo Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni had a 300-watt car headlight shipped from the United States, which they joined with parts of a fishing rod to form a functional floor lamp. One of the duo’s experiments with readymade objects, Toio has become a design classic thanks to its surprising material juxtaposition and striking industrial appearance.

The contemporary floor lamp was designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who were inspired by a car’s headlight. Available in either an LED or light bulb option, dimmer included.