The Arco lamp features a wide 58-inch stainless steel arch with a maximum height of between 92 and 95 inches, which extends from its marble base to the reflector, which is shaped like a rotating bell. Taking these aspects into account, the creators of this lamp developed a design with valuable technical characteristics.

In the mid-twentieth century, the pieces of furniture and fixtures that generated the most impact in the world of interior design had a constant focus on functionality. However, this doesn’t mean that they neglected the aesthetic aspects; therefore, the result was a wide range of models that combined both aspects amazingly. This revolutionary approach, which also had a very important reception throughout the planet, would become years later in what the historians of design and architecture would call the Mid-Century Modern style, whose most iconic and representative pieces would always have something in common: offering simplicity and beauty in a successful balance. 

This is how the Mid-Century Modern was quickly displacing the old decorative styles of the previous century and other times, in which the use of superabundant and meticulous aesthetic details predominated, to give way to simple and clean lines, practicality, and minimalist aesthetics that in some cases explored trends such as biomorphism and geometric models.

Its a wonderful object of design? sure. Its presence lightings the room? literally and metaphorically, true. But get the most of this beautiful icon with three advices.

Number one: The center of attraction.  There is no doubt that an Arco Lamp takes the place of the main focal point of the room, due to its beautiful arc, solid marble base, and its aluminum hood. If you have a high ceiling and enough space, don’t doubt and make it the star of the movie.

Number two: Get rid of the cables on the floor and the ceiling. Let the cables in one corner of your room near to the base. With an Arco Lamp just the stylish steel arc will cut the air. This is special not only in the living but in your bedroom.

Three: Play with the shades of light. In a living room, not all the corners need the same level of brightness. Maybe one spot requires more focus, while the other is fine with subtle light. With an Arco Lamp, direct its bulb where it is needed. 

If you want to give you the opportunity to take home this gorgeous classic of the Mid Century Modern Design, Barcelona Designs has the best replicas in the market for a fraction of the original price.

The Shell Chair is designed as a dynamic piece that stands out in any environment and decorative style since its design is unusual and offers a very special type of comfort. His style conveys the sensation of movement and agility.

This piece was originally designed by Hans Wegner in 1963. High-quality reproduction is true to the famous original design. It’s a classic piece suitable for use as part of the decorative design of a specific compartment, and at the same time, it can be used as a separate piece in any modern home. Visit our Showroom in NYC to know this and other products.

It was in 1962 when the Arco Lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni, so it’s been 57 years since its debut in the world of decor, and, more than ever, this gorgeous lamp is now a symbol of status and taste. 

But what makes this lamp so special through the years?. There is no doubt that its design is a strong statement. Its superb size is big enough to steal all the looks, but not overwhelming to the point of being annoying. Its stainless steel curvature brings you a sense of wave and movement, and its aluminium hood will project light just at the point you need it, from above, but not far in the ceiling. A really original object, an Arco Lamp will always be the center of your room. 

If you want to take home the charm and beauty of an Arco Lamp, Barcelona Designs has the best quality replicas, for a fraction of the price of an original. 

Rumor has it that in one warm night in the streets of Rome in 1962, the Castiglioni brothers, (Achille and Pier Giacomo) stare delighted the glow emanated by a street light that accidentally was inclined due to a hit in its base. 

They were fascinated by the intimate effect of the glow projected by the bulb suspended in their heads, so, Achille developed a design that with time became a classic of the interior design: the Arco Lamp. 

From its Carrara marble base with beveled ends to its aluminum hood, and of course through its stainless steel body, the Arco Lamp is really a statement of taste. It will always steal the looks and brings some magic in the air. Don’t lose the opportunity and make yours one of these fine design objects for a fraction of the original price, in Barcelona Designs. 

From the very first moment you decide to undertake a project of remodeling your spaces, you are assuming a challenge in which, if you don’t make the right choices and you are cautious enough, you can end up making the least convenient decisions. It’s this same fear that prevents many from beginning to remodel their interior spaces. If you are a lover of Mid-Century Modern style, it’s normal that you want to have the original and legendary pieces that belong to that trend and have become icons of that style.

For instance, having an authentic Arco lamp, from its original manufacturers, is a luxury that many dreams about but may be far from their reach, especially if they aren’t willing to spend a considerable amount of money on these types of pieces. However, anyone who is or isn’t looking for alternatives to give new life to their spaces should know that for this reason there are replicas: those wonderful reproductions at your fingertips in which it’s not necessary to invest a fortune and that they can look as good as the original pieces in your living room or wherever you want to place them.

Partly thanks to technology and partly thanks to the success and popularity they’ve had for decades, there are now some very valid, modern and affordable replicas that can give your space the exact style you are looking for. Next, we evaluate two representative replicas of the Mid-Century Modern style that are a very valid example of how you can save a lot of money by acquiring objects of a very similar nature to that of the original pieces.

Original Vs Replica

Arco lamp: aesthetics and functionality in its purest style. The Arco lamp is certainly one of the most recognized, famous and representative models of the Mid-Century Modern style. It was designed in 1962 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, and one of the reasons for its wide acceptance is that it combines style and elegance with functionality and practicality in a masterful way. Among its most important features, the Arco lamp replica offers a carved Carrara Italian marble base, with 2 circumference holes completely drilled through it; it has a channel cut housing the stainless steel finish on the back; the maximum height of the lamp is 92″ – 95″, with a maximum range from the marble base to the reflector of 78.6″; the marble base dimension is 21.2″ high x 9.4″; and it has an electric cable with button to attenuate the floor for easy operation, etc. The vast majority of these features are basically the same as those of the original product since it’s a very faithful replica.

• Average price of the original piece: $3,000.00
• Average price of the replica: $449.00

Noguchi table: a piece of art. The Noguchi table is a model that can significantly improve the appearance of any decoration in which it’s placed. It was first presented by Herman Miller in 1948. This fascinating coffee table came from the imagination of Isamu Noguchi, the son of a Japanese poet and an American writer, and this is practically his most famous and recognized model. Among its most important features, the Noguchi table has a base that interlocks to form a stable tripod for the top of glass, and is made of top-quality sculpted wood; It has a 3/4″ thick slab of transparent glass with a unique round beveled edge; It works as furniture and art in homes and offices; the replica meets the architectural specifications of the original design; and the glass of its surface has 5 layers UV-cured polyurethane finish, which gives it a high gloss and makes it highly resistant to scratches and damage.

• Average price of the original piece: $1,695.75
• Average price of the replica: $599.00

As you have noticed, the phrase “they don’t manufacture things as before” is not as valid today; At least when it comes to furniture. Although the exact same materials may no longer be used during the manufacturing process, currently the replicas that are manufactured are made through cutting-edge processes that have allowed many of its properties to be improved by combining various materials that are more heat and moisture resistant without wearing down the value of the original design presented by its creators so many years ago. In addition, being newly manufactured furniture, they are not as fragile as an original piece that can have years of wear. If you want to renew the appearance of your living room with legendary designs but you aren’t willing to spend a fortune, replicas are your best alternative.