FLOS STORIES: Taccia - a design icon in constant evolution

The Taccia table lamp by Flos is a true classic that was created with a playful and innovative starting point: what if you turned a ceiling light upside down? This was the idea behind the design that Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni launched in the early 1960s. With its distinctive shape and technical finesse, Taccia quickly became an icon - and has been a central part of Flos' design DNA ever since.

In an interview from 1970, Achille Castiglioni explained that the aim was not prestige, but function: they wanted to design a base that acted as a heat diffuser. The result was a lamp base inspired by a radiator that elegantly dissipates heat from the light source. Together with the characteristic bowl-shaped reflector in mouth-blown glass, Taccia became a tribute to both function and craftsmanship.

But like all great design icons, Taccia has also undergone a series of transformations. First, it was updated with LED technology, which enabled new material choices. Among other things, this meant that the designers' original wish for a plastic reflector could be realized - something that was previously impossible due to heat generation.

Later, the range was expanded with a compact version, new color variants, and today Taccia is also available in a new Matte White finish. It is part of the continued collaboration with Fondazione Castiglioni, where Flos recreates classics with respect for the original - but with a modern look.

Taccia is not just a lamp - it's a living design piece that continues to inspire and renew itself. The story continues.

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Original text by Flos in FLOS STORIES.