DESIGNERS
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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.
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.
Charlotte Perriand’s work was very much inspired by the multitude of experiences and cultures she came to understand.
Ricardo Fasanello is a notable Brazilian furniture designer recognized for his unique approach that combines modern aesthetics with functionality.
In 1960, Marc Held founded Archiform, a Paris-based design firm where designers and architects could come together as a study center.
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.
Gio Ponti was an influential Italian furniture designer, architect, and industrial designer, who was born on November 18, 1891, in Milan.
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.
Kazuhide Takahama was born in Miyazaki on the Japanese island of Kyushu, in 1930. He graduated from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1953 and went on to join the practice of architect Kazuo Fujioka.
Giancarlo Piretti was born in 1940 in Bologna, Italy. He studied at the Bologna Art Academy and graduated with a degree in art education.
Gerald Summers was born in 1899 in Alexandria, Egypt. He was the youngest of six children. Summers attended Eltham College in London.
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.
Percival Lafer was born in Brazil in 1936. The architect, product and furniture designer is known for his fine design that was offered at affordable prices.
Little is known about female designer, Annie Hieronimus. She was born in Paris and studied at the Ecole des Métiers d'Arts et des Arts Appliqués.
Lina Bo Bardi (born December 5, 1914, Rome, Italy–died March 20, 1992, São Paulo, Brazil) was an Italian-born Brazilian architect, furniture designer, set designer, journalist and activist.
Kwok Hoi Chan (1939 – 1987) was a Chinese architect and interior designer. He studied University of Architecture, Hong Kong.
Vico Magistretti (October 6, 1920 – September 19, 2006) was an Italian architect, industrial designer, furniture designer, and academic.
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) was a Swedish lighting designer and manufacturer known for his innovative designs and contributions to mid-century Scandinavian design.
Erwine and Estelle Laverne were an influential husband-and-wife design team known for their innovative furniture designs during the 1950s and 1960s.
Marcel Breuer, born on May 21, 1902, in Pécs, Hungary, was a pioneering architect and furniture designer whose innovative works helped shape the modernist movement of the 20th century.
Guy du Temple de Rougemont was born on April 23rd, 1935. He was born into a disciplined family, being the son of General Jean-Louis du Temple de Rougemont.
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was a prominent Japanese-American artist and designer known for his innovative and diverse body of work, which spanned sculpture, furniture design and landscape architecture.
Wendell Castle is known as one of the most significant American sculptors of the late 20th century. He literally carved a niche out for his artistry…
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…
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.