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Antonio Citterio Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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Creator: Antonio Citterio
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By Antonio Citterio, Kartell
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Mobil is a system of storage units that can be used throughout the home and office, for a variety of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and tops. Mobil can be a simple chest of drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antonio Citterio Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Storage box by Antonio Citterio for Kartell
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Storage box by Antonio Citterio with 5 drawers and published by Kartell. Very good quality for this orange colored piece of furniture, ideal for an office, a bedroom or even in an en...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Antonio Citterio Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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Antonio Citterio commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Antonio Citterio commodes and chests of drawers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of resin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Antonio Citterio commodes and chests of drawers, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Antonio Citterio were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, and Agresti. Prices for Antonio Citterio commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,560 and can go as high as $1,560, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,560.

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