Flos

Flos

Flos is an Italian lighting designer and manufacturer renowned for its innovative and iconic designs that have significantly influenced the world of contemporary lighting. Founded in 1962 by Dino Gavina and Cesare Cassina, Flos has collaborated with some of the most celebrated designers of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, and Patricia Urquiola. The company's design philosophy centers on creating timeless, functional, and expressive lighting solutions that blend cutting-edge technology with artistic vision. Flos has consistently pushed the boundaries of lighting design, experimenting with new materials, forms, and lighting technologies to create luminaires that are not only functional but also serve as sculptural elements in interior spaces. Some of Flos's most iconic designs include the Arco floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the Taccia table lamp by Achille Castiglioni, and the Skygarden pendant light by Marcel Wanders. These designs have become synonymous with the Flos brand and have been widely imitated and adapted across the lighting industry. Flos has received numerous awards and accolades for its contributions to the field of lighting design, and its products are featured in major museums and design collections worldwide, cementing its status as a leader in the industry.

lighting, Italian design, contemporary, iconic, innovative, sculptural, timeless, avant-garde

— Helen James

CITATION : "Helen James. 'Flos.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/flos?E=435585 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"