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 was a visionary and trailblazing Italian architect and designer whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design.

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.

“I am the last woman object, you can touch my mouth, my breasts, my stomach, but I repeat myself it’s the last time.”

Often confused as a single designer, Harvey Guzzini was a mid-century modern Italian lighting company founded in 1959 by six brothers in the Guzzini family.

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 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.

There’s not much info on French designer Michel Dumas. What we do know is that he is known for his woeks made of Lucite, also known as acrylic or plexiglas.

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 was born in Italy in 1935. His family were renowned glass designers and manufacturers. Nason became interested in his families trade, curious…

French designer Pierre Paulin has rose to prominence his signature playful and organic forms that are paired with bright colors and dynamic patterns.

Olivier Mourgue was born in 1939 in Paris. He went on to study interior design and furniture design at the 'l'Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs' in Paris where he graduates in 1960.

Joe Colombo was born in Milan in 1930. Colombo was the son of an industrialist which largely influenced him.

French industrial designer, Roger Tallon was born in Paris in 1929. He trained as an engineer from 1944 to 1950. After graduation Tallon found himself embarking on a career in design.

Vladimir Kagan is one of the most highly-sought after designers. His work is respected, collected and they reside in the homes of only the most rich and famous- including Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol and Walt Disney.

Mario Bellini is undoubtably one of the most important Italian designers and architects not just of his time- since his work continues to be loved and admired by generations in the future.

Gaetana Aulenti (Gae, as she was known, pronounced similarly to "guy") studied to be an architect at the Milan School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University, and graduated in 1954 as one of two women in a class of 20.

Charlotte Perriand’s work was very much inspired by the multitude of experiences and cultures she came to understand.