Guido Faleschini
Italian-Swiss designer Guido Faleschini was born in Italy in 1924. He trained as an architect in Milan and received his degree in 1942. He went on to continue his education and received a degree from the Superior School of Art where he was awarded the first place prize at the end of his course. In 1960 he graduated with his Architectural degree from the University “Ateneaum de Lausanne.” Shortly after, he began teaching at the same school as a teacher of Architectonic Composition in the Italian section of the University.
Faleschini was also a devoted painter. From 1950-1968 he won many prizes in painting competitions.
He would go on to work for various notable manufacturer companies including Pace Collection, i4 Mariani and Arflex. His work would go on to be exhibited in international trade shows. He also worked on furnishing private houses and retail stores during this time. His works have been featured in the collections of the Musuem of Modern Art in New York and at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Guido Faleschini sadly passed away in 1971 at the early at the age of 47. Despite his short time here on earth, he accomplished many feats. He designed and produced incredible works that are to this day, highly sought after and admired by design connosieurs all around the world.
Works
Guido Faleschini ‘Tucroma’ sofa, 1975
Guido Faleschini ‘Tucroma’ lounge chairs, 1975
Guido Faleschini ‘Tucroma’ dining chair, 1975
Guido Faleschini, bedroom suite for Mariani, Italy, c. 1975 via Wright
Guido Faleschini lounge chair and ottoman, Mariani, Italy, c. 1975 via Wright
Guido Faleschini ‘Teorema’ Modular Sofa for Mariani, 1974 via 1stDibs
Guido Faleschini, ‘Tavolo’ table circa 1975
Guido Faleschini, Chaise Lounge, circa 1970 via Mutual Art
Guido Faleschini ‘Specchiera’ Mirror, 1970s via Mutual Art
Guido Faleschini ‘Emmetre’ modular sectional sofa, circa 1970s
Guido Faleschini Rare Coffee Table with Four Stools in Leather, circa 1970s via 1stDibs
Cognac Leather, Chrome and Smoked Glass Dresser by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, Italy, 1970s
A pair of ‘Sara’ lounge chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, circa 1970s
Modular sideboard by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
Vintage Modular Corner Faux Leather Sofa by Guido Faleschini, 1970s via 1stDibs
‘Tucroma’ by Guido Faleschini, 1971
Guido Faleschini Wardrobes, Mariani for Pace Collection, Italy, c. 1975
Guido Faleschini Six-part 'Montecarlo' sectional sofa, 1970s via Billings Auction
Guido Faleschini rotating valet for Mariani, Italy, c. 1975 via Wright
Interiors Featuring Works by Guido Faleschini
PLEASE NOTE* WE HAVE NOT INCLUDED EVERY WORK OF GUIDO FALESCHINI’S, WE URGE OUR READERS TO DO THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH INTO ALL OF HIS DESIGNS.
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