in an Italian town called Merano produced there first modern lights including models that are still sold are still popular today including the Arco floor lamp and Taccia lamp proving there timeless design. These lamps are designed by the Castiglioni brothers, Achille and Pier and also Tobia Scarpa who are all now regarded as some of the greatest industrial designers.

 

Flos later began making lights from an American material called Cocoon a transparent spray on material which can be still seen used in some of its current light such as the Zeppelin, Gatto., Taraxacum ceiling light. The company then expanded and moved to their factory to Brescia.

In 1974 they purchased the Italian modern lighting company Arteluce which was owned by industrial designer Gino Sarfatti, Flos lamps still incorporate some of there designs in todays catalogue.

Flos prides itself on spotting emerging talent and has collaborated with some of the best modern day designers including Philippe Starck, Jasper Morrison, Antonio Citterio, Marcel Wanders, Konstantin Grcic and Patricia Uriquiola to name but a few. There is one factor when releasing its products is that it is a timeless design they achieve these by creating designs using innovative materials and cutting edge production techniques and of course it has to improve the environment the light is put in.

 

Over the last 55 years they have won numerous awards including the coveted and prestigious Compasso D’oro awardomce in 1995 as the most Outstanding Company and also on 5 other occasions for Flos lighting designs.

Flos offer modern lighting solutions for both contract use in bars, restaurants, shops and hotels as well as in the home. There vast range of iconic products includes table lamps, floor lamps, suspension lights, ceiling lighting, wall lights and also outdoor. Popular ranges include the Miss K table lamp, by Philippe Starck, the Glo ball series by Jasper Morrison and the Kelvin desk lamp by Antonio Citterio amongst others.

Design 55 are proud partners and Flos UK stockists, if there is any of there range you are after that you cant see on our site please call our store on 01422 375940 where one of our friendly and experts can advise.

Close.