In 1962, Flos was founded by Dino Gavina and Cesare Cassina in Merano Italy. The very same year FLOS was founded, it also produced a number of modern lamps that were to become classics in Italian industrial design. These first lamps were the Arco Floor Lamp, Relemme Pendant Lamp, Toio Floor Lamp and the Taccia Table Lamp. All these icons of modern lighting were designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. As a tangible proof of their timeless design and technical excellence, these exquisite modern lamps continue to be produced today.

During the 1980's, Flos attracted emerging new talented designers. In 1988 Flos lighting started collaborating with Philippe Starck who would continue to produce the Ara lamp, Romeo pendant series and the Cicatrice De Luxe chandelier. Other talented designers followed thereafter including Jasper Morrison, Konstatin Grcic, Marc Newson, Antonio Citterio, Marcello Ziliani, Marcel Wanders, Sebastian Wrong, Laurene Leon Boym, Piero Lissoni, Rodolfo Dordoni, Tim Derhaag, Johanna Grawunder, Joris Laarman, Knud Holscher and Patricia Urquiola. 

The Flos modern lighting collection from Italy is one of the most captivating lighting collections you will ever see. The lighting collection includes both classic mid century modern lamps and newer contemporary lighting for both residential and commercial uses. The Flos lighting collection includes table lamps, floor lamps, wall sonces, chandeliers and pendant lights.