Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Achille (1918-2002) and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (1913-1968) were an influential pair of brothers in Italian design. Together, they created iconic objects from the 1950s onwards that combined functionality with humour and technical sophistication. Their best-known designs include the Arco, Taccia and Toio lamps and the Mezzadro stool. Her work is regarded as a milestone in modern industrial design and is now represented in numerous museums around the world.