Marco Zanuso Sr. (1916 – 2001) Italian architect and designer
2023-05-26
Marco Zanuso Sr. was an Italian architect and designer. He was born in Milan. He studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, to 1939. Read More →
Enzo Frateili (1914 – 1993) Italian Designer
2023-05-18
Enzo Frateili was an Italian designer born in Rome and active in Milan. Frateili began his professional career in 1955. In the early 50s, he worked at Stile Industrial; in 1962 he was the Italian correspondent to the journal form. His books included Archiektur und Komfort (1967) and Design e Civiltà della Machina (1969). The Instituto di Architettura e Urbanistica published his paper on the theoretical and methodological aspects of problem-solving, Universitá di Trieste. In 1963, he led a seminar, Hochschule für Gestaltung, Ulm. Read More →
Vittorio Valabrega (1861- 1952) Italian Furniture Design
2023-04-25
Vittorio Valabrega, an Italian furniture manufacturer, rose to prominence in the late 19th century for his innovative, wooden furniture designs displayed at various international exhibitions.Read More →
Roberto Pamio (b.1937) Italian Architect and Designer
2023-04-14
He became active in 1961 as an architect and furniture and industrial designer; (with Renato Tosso) collaborated on furniture and lighting; had clients including Zanussi-Rex, Peguri, Stilwood, Arclinea, Cidue, FAI, Leucos, and Arflex.Read More →
A Glimpse of David Palterer an Israeli Designer
2023-03-29
David Palterer, an Israeli designer born in 1949, is recognized for his versatile work in architecture and design, showcasing both aesthetics and functionality internationally.Read More →
Benedikt Bolza – Italian Nobleman, Architect, Interior Designer
2023-03-26
Trained as an architect in London, he and a team of 120 transform centuries-old stone ruins into exquisite dwellings at Castello di Reschio, a 3,000-acre private community in Umbria, Italy, on land originally purchased by his parents.Read More →
Arteluce Italian Lighting Firm (1939)
2023-03-19
Arteluce Italian Lighting Firm it was one of the modest businesses that contributed to Italian design’s international success in the 1950s. READ MORERead More →
Antonia Astori (b.1940) Co-founded Driade
2023-03-18
Antonia Astori co-founded Driade with her brother Enrico and Adelaide Acerbi in 1968. She was able to create a unique network of furniture designers, galleries, and shops.Read More →
Sebastian Bergne: Master of Minimalist Design
2023-03-08
Sebastian Bergne, a minimalist designer, merges simplicity and complexity, inspiring us to see the extraordinary in everyday objects. His influence extends through design and education.Read More →
Ennio Lucini (b.1934) Italian, Packaging, Product, Graphic Designer
2023-03-05
He executed small objects for the home in ceramics and glass produced by Gabbianelli and metalware by Barazzoni. He designed the hemispherical Ponte di Brera drinking glasses (from 1965 by Ponte di Brera, 1968—75 by Gabbianelli) and 1968 Tummy range of stainless-steel cookware by Barazoni. Read More →