Eisenkeil's Technique

A 1960s Italian cocoon pendant in the round form, made by the spray-resin technique developed by Arturo Eisenkeil in Merano — the process that turned an industrial material into one of the icons of mid-century Italian lighting, most famously in Castiglioni's designs for Flos. The resin has developed the honey-beige patina of six decades' exposure to light and air, and the original fitting remains intact. Hangs well at 60–80cm above a dining table, or 200cm-plus from the floor in open space. In the style of Castiglioni.

Origin: Italy
Era: c.1960s
Materials: Cocoon (sprayed resin) over metal frame
Dimensions: Please enquire for full measurements
Attribution: In the style of Achille Castiglioni
Condition: Original fitting intact; honey-beige patina to the resin. Good vintage condition consistent with age.
Use: Ceiling pendant
Notes: Warm-toned bulbs recommended.
Electrical: Checked and rewired to AS/NZS standards prior to dispatch. To be installed by a licensed electrician.

For details of the terms used above, see our Condition & Attribution Reference Guide.