DESIGN & LIVING
Designer Joseph D'Urso
Joseph D'Urso (1937–2002) was a prominent American interior and furniture designer known for his minimalist and functional designs that emphasized simplicity and elegance.
Marzio Cecchi
Marzio Cecchi was born near Florence on March 1st, 1940. He was born into a family of designers, his mother was Giulia Carla Cecchi, famous in the world of fashion for her haute couture creations.
Giancarlo Piretti
Giancarlo Piretti was born in 1940 in Bologna, Italy. He studied at the Bologna Art Academy and graduated with a degree in art education.
Luigi Massoni
Luigi Massoni was born in Milan in 1930. He worked in Cermenate, a commune in Italy. In 1954 he started his career as the president and head of architecture and industrial design for A&D where he would work until 1972.
Vico Magistretti
Vico Magistretti (October 6, 1920 – September 19, 2006) was an Italian architect, industrial designer, furniture designer, and academic.
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.
Ettore Sottsass
Ettore Sottsass was a visionary and trailblazing Italian architect and designer whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design.
Gaetano Pesce
Renowned for his exceptional creativity and daring approach, Pesce has pushed the boundaries of traditional furniture design, bringing a fresh perspective to every piece he creates.
Tobia & Afra Scarpa
Husband and wife team, Tobia & Afra Scarpa are internationally known Italian designers. Tobia was born in Venice, Italy in 1935 and is the son of Carlo Scarpa. Afra Bianchin was born in Montebelluna, Italy in 1937.
Willy Rizzo
Willy Rizzo was born on October 22nd, 1928 in Naples, Italy. His career began in the 40s in Paris as a photographer shooting fashion and famous personalities.
The Timeless Trio: De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi
Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi were all born in Milan in the 1930s. The trio became partners in the 1960s, and began designing objects, architecture, installations, furnishings and much more together.
Carlo Nason
Carlo Nason was born in Italy in 1935. His family were renowned glass designers and manufacturers. Nason became interested in his families trade, curious…
Joe Colombo
Joe Colombo was born in Milan in 1930. Colombo was the son of an industrialist which largely influenced him.