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Antonio Citterio Desks and Writing Tables

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
Antonio Citterio Folding top Desk Sideboard By B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio
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A neat cherry wood folding top writing desk with six drawers by Italian designer-architect Antonio Citterio (b.1950) for B&B Italia. Circa 1990. The desk having six finger-grip draw...
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Antonio Citterio desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Antonio Citterio desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Antonio Citterio desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Antonio Citterio were created in the modern style in europe during the 1990s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Driade, Wilhelm Werndl, and Ernest Igl. Prices for Antonio Citterio desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $3,389, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,485.

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