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Yaacov Kaufman (born 1945) is a distinguished Soviet-born Israeli industrial designer and academic, celebrated for his innovative contributions to lighting, furniture, and conceptual...

Alessandro Becchi (1946–1987) – The Iconic Designer He was an Italian designer whose work helped define the "Radical Design" movement of the 1970s. Most Famous Work: The "Anfibio" So...

The "Nodo" glass table is an iconic creation by Italian designer Carlo Bartoli for the company Tisettanta, originally produced starting in the early 1970s. The name "Nodo" (Italian ...

This is a classic piece of Mid-Century Modern lighting. Specifically, it is an Arc Floor Lamp (often referred to as a "Fishing Lamp" due to its bowed shap...

CONDITION : good with small signs of age and use. Carlo Nason. Born in Murano (Venice) in 1935, he grew up frequenting the glass masters who worked in the family furnace. His cultur...

CONDITIONS: very good with small and inevitable signs of age and use Willy Rizzo (1928–2013) was an influential Italian-French photographer and designer, known for his portraits of the greatest celebrities of the 20th century and for his iconic luxury furnishings of the 1970s. In 1968, after moving to Rome, he began designing furniture because he felt the existing ones were neither comfortable nor luxurious enough for his jet-set friends. Style: His designs are characterized by fine materials (brass, stainless steel, lacquer, marble), geometric lines, and a modern, funky aesthetic. Iconic Pieces: Among his best-known creations are the low tables with integrated bars, the marble dining tables, and the lacquered furniture produced for brands such as Mario Sabot and Cidue. Awards: Some of his works are exhibited in prestigious museums, including the MoMA in New York. Even today, Studio Willy Rizzo in Paris continues to preserve its photographic archive and re-edit its design projects. Mario Sabot: The Company and its Style Mario Sabot was a prominent Italian design studio and manufacturer active in the 20th century, known for creating furniture that embodied the glamour and style of 1970s Italy. Aesthetics: Mario Sabot furniture designs are characterized by a fusion of modern and classic elements, with elegant lines, luxurious materials, and a timeless aesthetic. Materials: The company made extensive use of high-quality materials such as lacquered wood, stainless steel, brass, and glass, often combined to create sophisticated visual contrasts. Collaborations: The most famous collaboration was with photographer and designer Willy Rizzo, who designed many of Sabot's iconic pieces, including round dining tables with gold metal details and black sideboards...

The Ginevra armchair by the Castiglioni brothers (primarily attributed to Achille Castiglioni) for BBB Emmebonacina (now BBB Italia) is a masterpiece of functionalist Italian design ...

Very good condition, the upholstery has been expertly redone in an original super bouclé, only the original lower part with the signature has been kept Designed by Mario Bellini for...

Born in Padua in 1926, Gianfranco Frattini graduated in Architecture at the Milan Polytechnic in 1953, where he lived and worked until his death. His professional activity is mainly ...

Profile: Pirro Cuniberti (1923–2016) Pirro Cuniberti (born Pier Achille Cuniberti) was a highly original figure in 20th-century Italian art, known for his poetic and "fantastic" style. Key Biography Points Education: He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, where he was a pupil of the famous painter Giorgio Morandi. Influences: While Morandi was his teacher, Cuniberti was deeply influenced by the work of Paul Klee, whom he discovered at the 1948 Venice Biennale and considered a "spiritual father." Style and Media: His work is characterized by delicate, rhythmic lines and a sense of "silent luminosity." He was a master of drawing on paper, often using ballpoint pens, and later became known for working on masonite panels using acrylics and graphite. Design: In addition to fine art, he was a designer. One of his most famous designs is the "PR" floor lamp created for the firm Sirrah in 1970. Major Works and Contributions Illustrations: He illustrated the book I meravigliosi animali di Stranalandia (1984) by the famous Italian author Stefano Benni. Logotype: He designed the official logo for "Bologna 2000: European Capital of Culture." Exhibitions: His work has been shown at the Venice Biennale and the Rome Quadrenniale. Major anthological exhibitions were dedicated to him at the Pinacoteca di Bologna (1984, 1991) and the Museo Archeologico di Bologna (2003). Legacy Cuniberti lived and worked in Bologna for most of his life until his passing in 2016. In 2023, the Archivio Pier Achille Cuniberti was established to preserve and promote his artistic corpus. Sirrah was an influential Italian lighting manufacturer that played a significant role in the Golden Age of Italian design. Named after the star Sirrah in the Andromeda constellation, the company became synonymous with minimalist elegance and technical innovation. 1. History and Background Foundation: Sirrah was founded in Imola, Italy, in 1968. Philosophy: The company was known for bridging the gap between industrial production and high-level craftsmanship, maintaining a "refined and artisanal" quality in its products. Acquisition: In 1994, the company was acquired by the major lighting group iGuzzini. Merger: In June 2004, Sirrah was fully incorporated into iGuzzini, marking the end of its life as a standalone brand, though many of its iconic designs remain highly sought after by collectors today. 2. Iconic Designers and Collaborations Sirrah collaborated with some of the most prestigious architects and artists of the 20th century: Studio Albini-Helg-Piva: They were the first to design for the brand, debuting a series of lamps at the 1968 Triennale. Their AM/AS series (including the AS1N table lamp) is considered a masterpiece of modular lighting design. Kazuhide Takahama: Perhaps the most famous Sirrah collaborator. In 1973, he introduced the use of heat-resistant, elastic fabric. His Saori, Kaori, and Kazuki lamp...

Condition: good condition with some small signs of age and use - the upholstery is new with a small black mark on the central seat cushion (see photo) Vittorio Introini, born in Mil...

Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blu lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. with adjustable shelves. A classic design that showcases a minimalist yet functional aesthetic. This boo...