I've decided to blog into the new year with my A-Z of interior design. I hope you enjoy it! Don't be shy to leave your comments below. A rco floor lamp - one of the most popular floor lamps ever made. The Arco was inspired by the street lamps in Italy at the time and combines the elements of a floor and a hanging lamp. 1960s lighting design icon Functional and elegant Hand-sculpted square marble base block Arched carbon steel shaft Black or white marble Timeless design Designed in 1962 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Manufactured by Flos Copyright: Bright Space Design Achille Castiglioni was born in Milan in 1918 and died in 2002. He graduated in architecture in 1944 and became one of the most important industrial designers of the 20th century, producing more than 150 products during his career, including lighting products for Flos, furniture for Zanotta, and home products for Alessi. He researched shapes, techniques and new materials with a