Taccia Small, black base and glass top , H48.5cm x D37cm

Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962, Taccia Small translates the idea behind the original Taccia into a compact table lamp. Its distinctive arrangement places a broad reflector above the base, giving the lamp a sculptural profile that feels considered from every angle.

The design draws on the visual logic of an inverted ceiling lamp. Light is reflected from the aluminium reflector and directed through the clear, mouth-blown glass diffuser, which can be adjusted to shape the direction of illumination. The transparent glass keeps the mechanism visible, while the contrast between the black finish and the reflective surfaces gives the form a precise, graphic character.

Taccia Small brings both ambient presence and practical task lighting to a room. It can sit on a side table, console or desk, where its wide upper form creates a strong silhouette without relying on ornament. The adjustable diffuser makes it possible to orient the light for different settings, while the lamp’s proportions keep the design legible in more intimate interiors as well as larger living spaces.

More than six decades after its design, Taccia remains a study in how a familiar lighting idea can be reinterpreted through structure, reflection and material. This black configuration pairs an aluminium body and reflector with a clear glass diffuser and nickel-plated metal base.