Tag Archives: Famous Italian Modern Designers

  • Black and white portrait of Vico Magistretti, designer of iconic furniture like the Carimate chair, Maralunga sofa, and Eclisse lamp, available here in Canada.

    Vico Magistretti

    Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was an influential Italian industrial designer and architect who shaped modern Italian design. He began his career after graduating from Milan Polytechnic in 1945. Magistretti is renowned for his innovative furniture designs, particularly the Maralunga sofa (1973), which featured the first-ever adjustable headrest in a production sofa. His architectural works include the …

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  • Mario Bellini Furniture Design Profile Image, Mario Bellini Furniture, Mario Bellini Furniture Designs, Designer Profile Images, Furniture Store Vancouver BC, Canada

    Mario Bellini

    Mario Bellini (b. 1935) is an Italian architect and designer known for his innovation in furniture and industrial design. He began his career after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1959. Bellini is known for his Cab Chair series (1977), which features a unique leather “skin” zipped over a steel skeleton, merging structure and …

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  • Soriana Chaise Reproduction, Designer Profile Image, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Furniture Store Vancouver BC, Canada

    Afra & Tobia Scarpa

    Afra & Tobia Scarpa Biography Afra and Tobia Scarpa were renowned Italian architects and designers who made significant contributions to the design world. Known for their innovative and elegant creations, the couple’s collaborative work spanned various fields including architecture, industrial design, and interior design. Afra Scarpa was born in Montebelluna, Italy, in 1937, while Tobia …

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  • This black and white profile portrait features Marco Zanuso, a pioneering Italian designer whose work has significantly influenced modern furniture design. His notable creations include the Lady chair, celebrated for its innovative use of foam rubber and elastic webbing, the Antropus chair, known for its sculptural form and comfort, and the Maggiolina lounge chair, famous for its sleek, modern lines. Zanuso's designs are characterized by their blend of industrial technology and elegant aesthetics. His iconic furniture pieces are available here in Canada, bringing Italian design excellence to Canadian homes.

    Marco Zanuso

    Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) was an Italian architect and designer who played a pivotal role in shaping post-war Italian design. He began his career after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1939. Zanuso is renowned for his innovative approach to industrial design and mass production techniques. His architectural works include the Olivetti factory in Buenos …

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  • Piero Lissoni Furniture Design Profile Image, Piero Lissoni Furniture, Piero Lissoni Furniture Designs, Designer Profile Images, Furniture Store Vancouver BC, Canada

    Piero Lissoni

    Piero Lissoni (b. 1956) is an Italian architect and designer known for his multidisciplinary approach to contemporary design. He established Lissoni Associati in 1986 after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano. Lissoni’s furniture designs include the Otto 8 modular seating system (2014), which features a distinctive hexagonal base allowing for various configurations and seamless integration …

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