PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The heat of a single tealight forces this candleholder’s colorful cylinder to spin playfully. As it spins, the candleholder demontrates the playful spririt of its creator. Made of stainless steel and glass.

“Start from scratch. Stick to common sense. Know your goals and means.” -Achille Castiglioni
Achille Castiglioni’s design philosophy worked from the viewpoint that design must restructure an object’s function, form and production process. His work exemplifies the ideal of good design.

ABOUT ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI
Renowned Italian industrial designer Achille Castiglioni studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano University. Alongside his brothers, Castiglinoi set up a design office in 1944. Between 1955 and 1989, Castiglioni earned an impressive nine Compasso d’Oro awards. The genius of Castiglioni’s inventive imagination is in his ability to use the minimal amount of materials while creating forms with a maximum effect. Many of his designs are in many museums around the world

SPECIFICATIONS

Materials
Stainless steel and glass

Dimensions
6.6 dia x 10.9 cm / 2.6 dia x 4.3 in