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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Vico Magistretti
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Charles & Ray Eames
Charles Ormand Eames Jr. (1907–1978) and Bearnice Alexandra “Ray” Kaiser Eames (1912–1988) were two of the 20th century’s most influential designers. Born in St. Louis, Charles initially studied architecture at Washington University but left the program due to his progressive ideologies. He practiced architecture with Robert Walsh, building several structures in Arkansas and the St. …
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Jean Marie Massaud
Jean Marie Massaud (b. 1966) is a French architect and designer known for his holistic approach across multiple disciplines. He established Studio Massaud in 2000 after graduating from Les Ateliers in Paris. Massaud’s work spans architecture, industrial design, and furniture, focusing on harmonizing human needs, environment, and economics. His designs often feature organic forms and …
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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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Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl Biography Finn Juhl (1912-1989) born in Frederiksberg, Denmark, was a leading figure in the mid-20th century Danish Modern design movement. Trained as an architect at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Juhl transitioned into furniture design, where he revolutionized the industry with his unique approach. Juhl’s designs, including the Pelican Chair (1940), …
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a German-American architect and designer who profoundly shaped modern architecture and furniture design. He began his career in Berlin before emigrating to the United States in 1937. Mies is renowned for his minimalist aesthetic, epitomized by his motto “less is more.” His iconic Barcelona Chair and Ottoman (1929), …
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Ico Parisi
Ico Parisi (1916-1996) was an Italian architect and designer who significantly shaped post-war Italian modernism. He began his career after studying architecture in Como, Italy. Parisi is renowned for his innovative integration of architecture and furniture design. His furniture, including the Olimpino Table (1955), employs architectural principles with precise lines, industrial and natural materials, with …
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Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen Biography Arne Emil Jacobsen (February 11, 1902 – March 24, 1971) was a Danish architect and furniture designer who made a significant impact on Danish design history. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Jacobsen adopted the principles of architectural functionalism, a design philosophy that emphasizes the functionality of a building or object over its aesthetic. …
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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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