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Agostino Lauro (1861–1924) was an Italian designer and entrepreneur. He was professionally based in Turin.
Biography
By the 1890s, Lauro had a reputation as an entrepreneur and designer with numerous private commissions, including the villa at Sordevolo (c. 1900), and assignments for decorating public buildings in Turin. He operated a furniture gallery patronised by distinguished clients in Genoa and Turin and designed furniture in the prevailing Stile Liberty or Stile Floreale.
Recognition
The Palazzina Lauro, designed by architect Giuseppe Velati-Bellini, was built for the 1902 ‘Esposizione Internazionale d’Arte Decorativa Moderna,’ Turin. Exhibited at numerous international expositions.
Sources
Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing. https://amzn.to/3ElmSlL
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