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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Pair of “Mozart” Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, Italy
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined pair of “Mozart” lounge chairs by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, showcasing the brand’s understated approach to comfort and craftsmanship. The chairs feature a gently curve...
Wood
Antonio Citterio Woven Leather Longue Chair For B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Čelinac, BA
Antonio Citterio Wovn Leather Longoe Chair for B&B Italia 1980s
Leather
Pr. Cantilevered Black Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Citterio for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of cantilevered lounge chairs, designed by Antonio Citterio, for Vitra. These chairs were produced in the early 21st century, with obvious reference to the earlier work of ...
Chrome
Baisity lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Athens, Attiki
Black leather lounge chair Baisity designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s The Baisity armchair has some unique design features. The front is raised on castors, the back ...
Leather
Antonio Citterio Leather Corner Sofa for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
This wonderful leather sofa was designed by Antonio Citterio for the fine manufacturer B&B Italia in the '80s. Manufacturer's mark and name of the designer are present. The sofa is completely made of black leather, very elegant and chic. The shape is angular and composed of 3 blocks, including a corner one, a smaller two-seater and a larger one with a beveled, semi-curved end. There are 6 big cushions...
Metal
"Visa Lounge" Leather Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Visa Lounge" leather lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra.
Chrome
Antonio Citterio ”Timeless” Lounge Scissor Chairs for Flexform Newly Upholstered
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Antonio Citterio ”Timeless” Lounge Scissor Chairs for Flexform Newly Upholstered in a Black and White Cowhide - Pair Thi...
Chrome
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, Burgundy Leather, Denmark, 2000s
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Antwerp, BE
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, with a chromed metal frame and burgundy leather upholstery. Model Cuba was inspired by the "Timeless Chair", an original design by Italian archit...
Metal
ANTONIO CITTERIO for VITRA Cantilevered Chrome & Leather Lounge Chair 4 avail.
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and elegant cantilevered lounge chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. Textured leather is soft yet exteremely durable. These chairs will last a lifetime! Chromed ca...
Chrome
Antonio Citerrio for Moroso Pair of H1 Model, "Rich" Club Chairs 1989
By Antonio Citterio, Moroso
Located in New York, NY
The post modern interpretation of a Neoclassical bergere, the "Rich" armchair designed by Antonio Citerrio for Moroso combines restrained elegance and classical details with modern f...
Leather, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Antonio Citterio for Vitra Petit Repos Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Petit Repos Lounge Chair, originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2013. This particular example was produced in Germany in the 2010s. The chair is comprised of...
Aluminum
Antonio Citterio y Paolo Nava Chaise Longue Diesis for B&B
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Antonio Citterio y Paolo Nava Chaise Longue Diesis for B&B
Leather
1990s Pair of Oriente Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio in Grey and Red Fabric
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of postmodern Oriente Lounge Chairs, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in the 1990s. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs as shown. Their design ...
Steel
Superb Antonio Citterio Slipper and Swivel Chair in Velvet (two available)
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Post-Modern Guscioalto Lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform. Sea foam velvet upholstery adds a touch of luxury and elegance to any space, while the plush cushioning...
Metal
Slope Back Modern Italian Lounge Chair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This luxurious contemporary modern lounge chair was designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. An unusual Italian design that boasts extremely low sloping arm rests and a chrom...
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 81.89 in D 43.31 in
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Bern, BE
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New purchase price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- (This is a shop disp...
Steel
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
Side Chairs - B&B Italia Iuta by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Pair of white metal mesh and fabric B&B Italia Iuta side chairs by Antonio Citterio. Antonia Citterio’s work encompasses furniture, architecture and interiors and spans the last 30 years; most notably with B&B Italia, Vitra and Kartell. The Iuta collection is a B&B Italia icon that dates back to the late 1980s and has been produced and re-introduced over the years in a number of versions. The seating range uses...
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 114.18 in D 106.3 in
Postmodern 'Sity' Modular Sectional Sofa, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Zagreb, HR
An amazing, rare and early production, three-piece modular Sity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Original upholstery, leather pole armrests, loose back and seat cushions, pink upholstered frames. Original B&B Italia labels. This sculptural Memphis sofa...
Leather, Fabric
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Obviously he took his inspiration from a coconut that...
Steel
H 30.31 in W 61 in D 25.98 in
Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise lounge featuring a leather upholstered steel-frame and backrest, a black leather cushion and a leather mattress...
Steel, Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 143.31 in D 45.67 in
Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1986
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Premariacco, IT
Classic of Italian design, this Sity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia presents itself in its elegance and refinement with a two-seater section, a corner section and a single s...
Fabric, Plastic
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Italian Three-Seater Sofa Model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s Three-seater sofa model Diesis with armrests, with aluminum structure and padded cushion...
Metal
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 53.15 in
B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979
By Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
An iconic Diesis chaise longue designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia. Originally introduced in 1979, the Diesis collection is considered one of the defining achi...
Aluminum
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 86.62 in
Sofa Area by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
An exceptionally solid piece of furniture from the legendary Vitra brand. Good condition.
Metal
H 31.89 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Cognac Leath
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Baisity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Cognac leather, 1980s.
Leather
H 39 in W 34 in D 46 in
Italian Magister Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Franz Sartori for Flexform, c1960s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning Italian Magister Lounge Chair and Ottoman by the renowned designer Franz Sartori for Flexform, crafted in the 1960s. This exquisite set has been professionally...
Wood
H 25.25 in W 107 in D 37 in
Off White Leather "Simplice Sofa" by Antonio Citterio for B and B Italia Maxalto
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cream / Ivory color leather Simplice sofa designed by Antonio Citteria for B&B Italia. Very good condition with no holes scuffs or repairs. A few small spots may be found on cl...
Steel
H 36 in W 32 in D 32 in
4P Girasole Lounge Chair by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava
By Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio
Located in Toronto, CA
The Girasole Lounge Chair doesn’t sit still — even when you’re not in it, it looks like it might shift, recline, or swivel itself into comfort. Designed in the 1970s by Antonio Citte...
Metal
H 80 in W 81 in D 98 in
Baisity Lounge Chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1986
By Antonio Citterio
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The Baisity lounge chair, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 1986, reflects the refined balance between comfort and architectural clarity that characterizes Italian d...
Leather, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 31 in D 39 in
Antonio Citterio B&B Italia "Mart" Armchairs, Pair
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Astoria, NY
Antonio Citterio (Italian, b. 1950) for B & B Italia Pair of "Mart" Black Leather Arm Chairs, each with reclining mechanism and steel frame, marked to underside of seats. 31.5" H x...
Steel
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 34.26 in
Antonio Citterio ‘Compagnia delle Filippine’ lounge chairs, B&B Italia 1993
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This rare pair of lounge chairs belongs to the Compagnia delle Filippine collection, designed by Antonio Citterio in 1993 for B&B Italia. Known for his mastery of ergonomics and scul...
Leather, Beech
H 35 in W 35 in D 35 in
Pair of 'Diesis' Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia
By Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of lounge chairs by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, Italy. Originally designed in 1979, these chairs feature a tubular steel frame and rich chocolate brown leath...
Steel
H 29 in W 27 in D 33 in
Vintage Postmodern Black Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional pair of vintage Antonio Citterio for Flexform "Timeless" black leather and chrome lounge chairs are a sleek, postmodern interpretation of classic mid century modern ...
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Maxalto Febo Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Maxalto
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Febo Chaise Longue by Maxalto, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with the finest materials, this chaise longue exudes elegance and sophistication. The...
Velvet
H 28 in W 26 in D 35 in
Italian Woven Leather Armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural armchair embodies the essence of 1970s Italian design. Created by Antonio Citterio for the now-iconic Compagnia delle Filippine collection by B&B Italia, it features ...
Leather, Wood
H 34 in W 35 in D 35 in
Pair of Antonio Citterio B&B Italia Diesis Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of Italian armless lounge chairs designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia in the 1970's. The mid-century modern design features a polished aluminum fram...
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 37.8 in
B&B Italia Charles Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the B&B Italia Charles Chaise Longue, designed by renowned architect and designer Antonio Citterio. This luxurious piece combines comfort and style with its sleek, modern...
Metal
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in D 34.65 in
B&B Italia Baisity leather armchair by Antonio Citterio, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Baisity leather armchair in very good condition with minimal signs of wear. The armchair is characterized by the interplay of several geometric shapes which are perfectly harmonize...
Leather
H 35.5 in W 30 in D 35.5 in
B&B Italia Kalos Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Houston, TX
Kalos lounge chair and ottoman designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia / Maxalto, designed in 1997. A nice postmodern set with a nod to mid-century modern design Chair is 35” hig...
Fabric, Wood