Spanish-born, Milan-based architect Patricia Urquiola doesn’t lack for commissions these days, and, unlike the work of many other high-concept architects, her projects tend to get constructed, envelope-pushing though they sometimes are. And when she’s not imagining covetable creations for contemporary furniture houses — including B&B Italia, Driade and Cassina, where she was named art director in 2015 — Urquiola makes headlines by designing some of the world’s most aesthetically ambitious hotels, such as 2016’s Il Sereno on Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy.
Born in Oviedo, in northern Spain, Urquiola grew up in a family that valued creativity. Everyone in the house, she says, talked and cared about design. She fondly remembers her mother going to London in the 1960s and ’70s and coming back home with a Mary Quant this, a David Hicks that. When it came time to go to university, Urquiola decided that her place was architecture school, first at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and then at the Polytechnic University of Milan, where she completed her design thesis — a felt carpet with a panel that connected to a home’s electricity source and telephone line so that you could plug, say, a table lamp and your phone into it — under the direction of legendary Italian industrial designer Achille Castiglioni.
Today, Urquiola has become a go-to when it comes to avant-garde product, hospitality and retail design, working with such blue-chip international furniture, fashion and hotel companies as Alessi, Baccarat, Salvatore Ferragamo, Kvadrat, Mandarin Oriental, Panerai, Rosenthal, W Hotels and Louis Vuitton, among many others. Her residential projects, meanwhile, though few and far between, stretch from such far-flung locations as Punta del Este, Uruguay, and Melbourne, Australia, to closer-to-home Udine, in northeastern Italy, where she designed the two-story, largely open-plan glass-and-cedar home of Patrizia Moroso, creative director of the family-owned design company that bears her last name.
Over the course of a long-term and highly productive collaboration spanning some 20 years, Urquiola has created dozens and dozens of Moroso-branded products. A chair from her 2001 Fjord line of seating, tables and poufs for the company sits in the collection of New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and Moroso debuted (love me) Tender, her modular sofa system upholstered in jersey, during Milan’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile in April of 2014.
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Glas Italia ROBOTIN Cabinet by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double-sided mirrored glass, with a decorative pattern made from round transparent marks, ...
Glass
$5,720 / item
Glas Italia OPALIA Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, high tables and consoles: their components are made by fusing scraps of glass with special additives to obtain irregular glass masses, rich in bubbles and w...
Glass
Shimmer Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shimmer console table is shown here in the laminated and glued glass. The collection is available in high tables, low tables and consoles in lami...
Glass
$2,603 / item
Glas Italia ROBOTIN Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of low tables, consoles and storage furniture, completely created from a special double-sided mirrored glass, with a decorative pattern made from round transparent marks, ...
Glass
$3,360 / item
CoEdition Sisters Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in New York, NY
Console, top in gold patinated metal. Structure in bronze lacquered metal with a solid walnut crossbar. Dimensions: 120x40xH80cm
Metal
$5,759 / item
Moroso ROWS Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With linear forms and clear-cut symmetries, the Rows collection by Patricia Urquiola is geometrical and minimalist, expressing a refined artistic concept. Doors, side panels and tabl...
Wood
Glas Italia Bisel Console table in Glass by Patricia Urquiola - Green
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Bisel console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is an exquisite piece that transforms multi-layered, multi-colored glass into a sculptur...
Glass
Glas Italia Simoon Rectangular Console in Glass by Patricia Urquiola Light Blue
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Simoon rectangular console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a refined and sculptural piece that combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design. Const...
Glass
Glas Italia Robotin Rectangular Console in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Robotin rectangular console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a refined piece that combines reflective surfaces with a distinctive decorative texture. Fully craf...
Glass
Glas Italia Simoon Rectangular Console in Glass by Patricia Urquiola - Amethyst
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Simoon rectangular console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a refined and sculptural piece that combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design. Const...
Glass
$18,730 / item
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that curve gracefully around the...
Marble
Opalia Console table 136cm - 53.5in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Opalia Console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, transforms functional furniture into a sculptural work of art. Part of the Opalia collection, this console is craft...
Glass
$22,137 / item
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that curve gracefully around the...
Marble
Glas Italia Shimmer Oval Console Table in Glass by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Shimmer oval console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a refined and ethereal piece that enhances interiors through light, color, and reflection. Made from lamin...
Glass
Opalia Console table 136 cm - 53.5 in Fused Glass by Patricia Urquiola for Glas
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Opalia Console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a sculptural and functional piece that combines the irregular beauty of fused glass with precise craftsmanship. ...
Glass
Patricia Urquiola Set of Two Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Set of Two Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that curve gracefully...
Marble
Glas Italia Bisel Console table in Glass by Patricia Urquiola - Ochre
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Bisel console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is an exquisite piece that transforms multi-layered, multi-colored glass into a sculptur...
Glass
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Shimmer Console Table SHI07 by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia, Quick Ship
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. IN STOCK: Shimmer SHI07 - A console table cm 100x45xh.84,5 (39.37"x17.72"xh.33.27") in extra light glass. Crafted from laminated and glued glass using advanced finis...
Glass, Mirror
BISEL Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of high tables, low tables and console, made in multi-layered and multichromatic glass, created by laminating five slabs of 5mm extra light glass each with a different col...
Glass
Glas Italia Liquefy Console Table design Patricia Urquiola - Green color
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
Liquefy by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a rectangular console table crafted in extralight tempered transparent glass with a striking marbled effect. The surface fe...
Glass
Remis Console table in Glass Mosaic by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Remis console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a bold and expressive piece that transforms traditional craftsmanship into a contemporary design statement. Quint...
Glass
Glas Italia Liquefy Console Table design Patricia Urquiola - Whisky color
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
Liquefy by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a rectangular console table crafted in extralight tempered transparent glass with a striking marbled effect. The surface fe...
Glass
Glas Italia Simoon Rectangular Console in Glass by Patricia Urquiola - Topaz
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Simoon rectangular console by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a refined and sculptural piece that combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design. Const...
Glass
Glas Italia Babar Console table in Recycled Glass by Patricia Urquiola - Lavender
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Babar console table by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, transforms sustainable materials into a bold and expressive design piece. Crafted entirely from 100% recycled ...
Glass
$2,556 / item
CoEdition Sisters Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in New York, NY
Console, top in walnut vener top or black oak veneer. Structure in bronze lacquered metal with a solid walnut crossbar. Dimensions: 120x40xH80cm
Metal
B&B Italia Fat-Fat Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the B&B Italia Fat-Fat Coffee Table by renowned designer Patricia Urquiola. This stunning piece features a unique shape. Its bold and modern design is sure to make a ...
Plastic
Kartell Lunat Desk by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The LUNAT desk, designed by Patricia Urquiola, creates the ideal solution for a home smart working station as well as a desk in a hotel room. The powde...
Wood
$5,271 / item
H 31.5 in W 46.86 in D 16.54 in
BISEL Console Table, by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia IN STOCK
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of high tables, low tables and console, made in multi-layered and multichromatic glass, created by laminating five slabs of 5mm extra light glass each with a different col...
Glass
Glas Italia REMIS Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection composed by a low table and a console with a wooden structure completely covered by a mosaic of cast glass tiles in various and random colours. The tiles are shaped and ...
Glass, Wood
Butterfly Table by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Doral, FL
Butterfly Table by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia 2015 Small table suitable for outdoor use. Aluminum with grey powder coating, polyethylene fiber ...
Aluminum
Kartell Undique Table by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
UNDIQUE is a collection of side and low tables, designed to form islands of conviviality in the home. Thanks to tops of different size and height, these tables can be arranged in ori...
Steel
Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia, Glass Coffee Table
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Patricia Urquiola coffee table for Glass Italia is an extraordinary exploration of glass as a fluid, expressive material rather than a purely functional surface. The piece combi...
Art Glass
Walnut Round Sisters Side Table by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut round sisters side table by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Bronze lacquered structure with the solid walnut cross member. Black varnished oak veneer or walnut. Technique: Lacque...
Metal
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that curve gracefully around the...
Marble
CoEdition Sisters Console by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in New York, NY
Console, top in walnut vener top or black oak veneer. Structure in bronze lacquered metal with a solid walnut crossbar. Dimensions: 120x40xH80cm
Metal
CoEdition Sisters Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table, top in black oak veneer. Structure in bronze lacquered metal with a solid walnut crossbar. Dimensions: 108x57xH35cm
Metal
Black Oak Round Sisters Side Table by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Black ak rouond sisters side table by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Bronze lacquered structure with the solid walnut cross member. Black varnished oak veneer or walnut. Technique: L...
Metal