Original vs reproduction
Arco Floor Lamp
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni's arc of stainless steel from a solid Carrara marble base, with a hole through the marble for a broom handle to carry it.
| Designer | Achille Castiglioni |
|---|---|
| Year | 1962 |
| Authorized makers | Flos |
What it costs today
All listings →Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$2,280
delivered · $1,900 + $380 ship
- Period
- 1990s
- Authenticity
- High — marks described
- Condition
- very good
- Shipping
- 7–12 days
- Source
- eBay (sample)
Sample
New authorized production
$3,995
delivered · $3,995 + $0 ship
- Period
- Current production
- Authenticity
- Authorized production
- Condition
- new
- Shipping
- 14–28 days
- Source
- Manufacturer (sample)
Reproduction / NewSample
Reproduction
$459
delivered · $459 + $0 ship
- Period
- Current production
- Authenticity
- Reproduction
- Condition
- new
- Shipping
- 6–10 days
- Source
- Reproduction retailer (sample)
The practical differences
A reproduction is not an original and is not equivalent to one. It can still be the right purchase — just know what you're buying.
| Materials | Authentic: solid Carrara marble, stainless steel, aluminum reflector. |
|---|---|
| Construction | The base alone weighs well over 100 pounds. |
| Dimensions | Arc reach and height fixed by spec; replicas vary. |
| Warranty | Flos warranty on new only. |
| Provenance | Flos markings and paperwork. |
| Finish | Marble chips at the edges on older examples. |
| Expected longevity | Structurally permanent; wiring may need updating on vintage. |
| Price | Freight weight makes local pickup valuable. |
How to recognize an authentic example
- Solid white Carrara marble base with a through-hole
- Flos marks and a certificate on current production
- Telescoping stainless steel arc with adjustable reflector
What reproductions usually change
Reproductions often use cast or composite bases, lighter gauge steel and non-adjustable heads.