Ico Parisi (1916 – 1996) Italian Furniture Designer
Ico Parisi was an Italian architect and designer of the modernist style who worked with Luisa Aiani and opened La Ruota in 1947. LEARN MORERead More →
January 31, 2025
The Furniture Designers collection at Encyclopedia.Design features over 400 in-depth articles exploring the visionaries who have shaped the world of furniture. From historic cabinetmakers to contemporary innovators, this collection highlights the evolution of furniture design, its cultural significance, and the designers who have redefined interiors.
✔ Profiles of Iconic Furniture Designers – Explore the lives, works, and legacies of legendary figures like Charles & Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Eileen Gray, and more.
✔ Furniture Design Movements – Dive into key periods, including Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau, Postmodernism, and Sustainable Design.
✔ Materials & Techniques – Understand how designers have pioneered innovations in woodworking, metalwork, upholstery, plastics, and digital fabrication.
✔ Furniture as Functional Art – Discover how furniture serves as both practical object and artistic expression, merging craftsmanship with aesthetics.
✔ Contemporary Design Trends – Explore how furniture designers today embrace sustainability, modularity, and smart technology.
Whether you’re a design student, industry professional, collector, or enthusiast, this collection provides a comprehensive guide to the history, techniques, and innovations of furniture design.
📌 Explore the evolution of furniture design and the creative minds behind iconic pieces that have transformed interior spaces.
Ico Parisi was an Italian architect and designer of the modernist style who worked with Luisa Aiani and opened La Ruota in 1947. LEARN MORERead More →
Enzo Mari, Italian modernist designer, known for radical politics in creations, worked with plastic, taught, collaborated, and exhibited globally, winning design awards.Read More →
Lluís Clotet, a renowned Spanish architect and furniture designer, is known for his works in product design and architecture, with pieces showcased in prestigious museums.Read More →
The furniture designed by Sam Maloof can be found in every imaginable place in the United States, from boardrooms to bungalows, from the White House to the Smithsonian. READ MORERead More →
In 1920 Vico Magistretti was born in Milan, Italy. First recognition of his work came in 1948, at the 8th Triennale. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on many products.Read More →
Architect Otto Wagner was one of the leading figures in the Vienna Secession. After studying architecture at the Vienna Technical High School (1857–1860) and the Vienna Academy (1861–183), he worked in various historical styles for many years until he joined the Secession.Read More →
Ola Wihlborg, a Swedish industrial and product designer, creates furniture, lighting, and decorative products for clients worldwide, including IKEA. He has received several awards and grants.Read More →
Émile Bernaux was a French sculptor and furniture designer. He was born in Paris in 1883.Read More →
Michael Taylor (1927 – 1986) was an American interior and furniture designer. He was known for the “California Style” and made his homes showplaces of the unexpected.Read More →
Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955), a notable French decorative artist, was a leading designer of the 20th century, known for his eclectic, modern, and neoclassical creations.Read More →