Flos Floor Lamp Toio LED Floor Lamp
Flos Floor Lamp Toio LED Floor Lamp

Toio LED Floor Lamp

$2,310

Made by Flos

Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

The Toio arrived in 1962 as a provocation delivered with complete seriousness. Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni lifted an automobile headlight directly from the industrial catalog, mounted it atop a telescoping nickel-plated brass stem, and anchored the assembly to a weighted enameled steel transformer base. Fishing rod guides carry the cord along the stem with a found-object precision that feels inevitable in retrospect.

The name is Italian slang for "toy," and the object earns the label. It asks what a lamp is supposed to look like, then answers by ignoring the question entirely. Light borrowed from the road is redirected upward into the domestic interior, casting a wide, indirect glow without ceremony or apology.

  • Automobile-derived reflector, updated to LED
  • Telescoping stem in nickel-plated brass
  • Enameled steel base housing the transformer
  • Cord routed by fishing rod guides along the stem

Six decades on, the Toio remains one of the clearest arguments for design as cultural inquiry. Its form has not aged because it was never trying to be fashionable.

Color
Color: Red

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Pairs well with

Product Details

Details
  • Inspired by a car headlight, the Toio floor lamp by Flos is oriented to provide indirect light
  • Hexagonal nickel-plated brass height-adjustable stem with telescopic head
  • On/Off switching is located on the cord
  • Incandescent bulb
Measurements

H × W
67 × 8 in.
170 × 20 cm.
Steel

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Flos. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of light does the Toio floor lamp produce?

The Toio casts indirect upward light, using a reflector derived from an automobile headlight. The effect is a broad, diffuse ambient glow rather than focused task illumination.

Has the Toio been updated from halogen to LED?

Yes. The current production version retains the original automobile-derived reflector form but uses an LED light source in place of the halogen bulb, improving energy efficiency without altering the lamp's visual character.

Who designed the Flos Toio and when?

The Toio was designed by brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and introduced in 1962. It is one of their most recognized works, exemplifying their philosophy of using ready-made industrial objects as a starting point for design.

Is the Toio adjustable in height?

Yes. The stem telescopes, allowing the height of the lamp to be adjusted to suit the space and the desired quality of light.

Why is the Toio considered an icon of Italian design?

The Toio challenged conventional assumptions about what a domestic lamp should look like by repurposing an automobile headlight and fishing rod hardware with wit and formal rigor. It was among the first works to treat industrial ready-mades as legitimate design materials, influencing generations of designers.

Brand & Designer

Flos
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Flos

Founded in 1962 in Merano, Italy, by Dino Gavina and Cesare Cassina, Flos specializes in pioneering lighting that merges artistic experimentation, industrial innovation and the visionary spirit of Italian design.
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An iconic Italian designer celebrated for his playful, innovative, and deeply human approach to everyday objects and lighting.
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Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

An Italian architect and designer whose work helped define postwar modernism through intelligent reduction, engineering-level clarity, and a quiet sense of humor. Best known for lighting and objects that feel inevitable, he turned everyday constraints into elegant, lasting icons.