Toio Led Lamp
Toio Led lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and his brother Pier Giacomo in 1962, and it remains one of the clearest examples of their ready-made design approach. The fixture repurposes fishing-rod rings to guide its power cable and takes cues from a car headlamp, giving it the character of an industrial style floor lamp built from raw, functional parts rather than decorative ones.
A hexagonal, nickel-plated brass stem telescopes to adjust height, resting on a weighted base made of angle iron and formed steel. The fixture directs indirect light upward from an included PAR56 LED retrofit bulb, and runs at 23 watts on a 120-volt supply. An integrated switch controls power, though the fixture itself is not dimmable.
As much a design object as a light source, Toio Led holds a place in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art, and it remains a recognizable piece among mid century style lamps that favor visible mechanics over concealed hardware. This black-finish version pairs its brass stem with a black cord and matte base for a graphic, industrial silhouette suited to a statement spot beside a sofa or reading chair.
Product Specifications
- Material: Nickel-plated brass, angle iron, formed steel
- Finish/Color: Black
- Light Source: PAR56 LED retrofit bulb (included), Gx16d lamp holder
- Lighting Type: Indirect
- Power: 23W
- Voltage: 120V
- IP Rating: IP20
- Dimmable: No (integrated switch)
- Cord Length: 97.24″ (Black)
- Product Type: Floor Lamp
- Weight: 12.46 lbs
Dimensions
- Height: 62.21″
- Width: 8.27″
- Length: 6.69″
With its exposed hardware and telescoping brass stem, Toio Led brings a piece of mid-century design history into a living room or study, offering soft, indirect light with an unmistakably sculptural presence.

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