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Antonio Citterio

Italian, b. 1950

Driven by his belief that beautiful surroundings can heighten the enjoyment of even mundane everyday rituals, Italian architect and industrial designer Antonio Citterio creates furniture that combines sophisticated form with functionality. Citterio’s timeless neoclassical-inspired chairs, outdoor furniture, desks and other pieces have earned him a place among the most influential furniture designers working in his native country.

Born in 1950 in Meda, Citterio grew up just a stone's throw away from the artistic hub of Milan. In 1972, at just 22 years old, he opened his first design studio and designed a chair for the La Rinascente department store while completing his studies in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Citterio established a partnership with famed furniture designer Terry Dwan, and the pair worked together during the 1980s and 1990s, designing striking buildings in European cities as well as Japan. He is currently chairperson at an interior design and architecture firm with fellow architect Patricia Viel and eight other partners. 

Citterio taught at the Università della Svizzera Italiana in Mendrisio, Switzerland, from 2006 to 2016. He holds art director roles for high-end furniture manufacturers Maxalto, Arclinea and Azucena, and today, Citterio lounge chairs, sofas and other furnishings are in hotels all over the world. Citterio’s work is synonymous with luxury, and has yielded collaborations with reputable brands such as Kartell, Knoll, Flexform, Vitra and B&B Italia. His Sity seating collection for the latter and kitchen furnishings for Arclinea are among his best-known innovations.

Citterio has received many awards and accolades for his design work, including the Compasso d’Oro. He was also given the title of “Royal Designer for Industry” by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts in 2008. 

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Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Athens, Attiki
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s. Original fabric with extraordinary paisley pattern and leather. Excellent condition
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Antonio Citterio

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Leather, Fabric, Silk

2001 Harry Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia and Maxalto
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Harry two-seater sofa, initially designed by Antonio Citterio for B & B Italia and Maxalto in 1995. This example dates to 2001. The design features upholstery in light grey...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Antonio Citterio

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Steel

3-seater leather sofa 'Dieses' by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava
By Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in PARIS, FR
3 or 4-seater sofa model 'Dieses' in black leather by designers Antonio Citterio (1950-) & Paolo Nava (1943-) for B&B Italia. The structure is in metal and the covering in original b...
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Mid-20th Century Antonio Citterio

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Leather

2x Armchair and 1x Stool Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Two arm chairs / folding chairs and one stool. Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, designed in 1996. Made in black leather and steel.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Antonio Citterio

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Steel

Baisity leather armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia - 1980’s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Padova, IT
Antonio Citterio was born in Meda, Italy, in 1950. He opened his own studio in 1972 and graduated in architecture from Milan Polytechnic in 1975. From 1987 to 1996, he designed buildings in Europe and Japan with Terry Dawn...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antonio Citterio

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Leather

1980s B&B Italia Antonio Citterio Sity Sofa Sectional in Maroon and Eggshell
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Basel, BS
Magnificent and very comfortable vintage Antonio Citterio 1980s Sity Sofa for B&B Italia. The Manufacturer's mark is present. The sofa is completely made of a very high quality eggsh...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Antonio Citterio

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Metal

1980s B&b Italia Antonio Citterio Sity Sofa Sectional in Green and Eggshell-- 2
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Basel, BS
Magnificent and very comfortable vintage Antonio Citterio 1980s Sity Sofa for B&B Italia. The Manufacturer's mark is present. The sofa is completely made of a very high quality eggsh...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Antonio Citterio

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Metal

Citterio "Sity" Chaise Lounge for B&B Italia in Black Leather on Black Leather
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Strikingly chic and elegant chaise lounge by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. One of the most desirable and rare pieces of the Sity range from 1986. Thi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antonio Citterio

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Steel

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Antonio Citterio furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Antonio Citterio furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 79 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 85 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Antonio Citterio were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gufram Furniture, Saba Italia, and Alberto Meda. Prices for Antonio Citterio furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $40,160, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,115.

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