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What is Aldo Rossi famous for?
Italian architect and theoretician Aldo Rossi is most famous for advocating for contextual considerations in building construction and the use of limited building types. Known as neo-rationalism, this approach reinvigorated austere classicism. Rossi is also known for his drawings, paintings, furniture design and writings. Find a collection of Aldo Rossi pieces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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Espresso coffee machine "La Cupola" by Aldo Rossi for Alessi
By Aldo Rossi, Alessi
Located in ROUEN, FR
Alessi Italian espresso coffee machine named "La Cupola" (6 cups). Designed by Aldo Rossi in 1988, body in dark gray and brown cast aluminum. The handle is made of burn-resistant ma...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Aldo Rossi Teatro Chairs
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional Post-Modern Teatro side chairs designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni. Beautiful timeless design in high quality solid cherry wood reupholstered in brand new Royal Blue Kvadrat Topas upholstery. Topas is a very high quality crepe, made with 100 % pure wool. We have 15 of these chairs available, reupholstery in other fabrics or leather is available upon request. Priced individually. Aldo Rossi (1931 - 1997), a leading exponent of the postmodern movement, was an Italian architect and designer who achieved international recognition in four distinct areas: architectural theory, drawing, design, and product design. The Teatro chair...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cherry

Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT
By Alessi, Aldo Rossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT Iconic, 1983, original 3-cup, " La Conica" Espresso Coffee Maker, model "La Tavola di Babele" ,designed...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Green
By Molteni & C, Aldo Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni in Black
By Molteni & C, Aldo Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Aldo Rossi 'Teatro' Chairs for Molteni, Italy c 1983
By Molteni & C, Aldo Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

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