Arieto Bertoia was born on March 10, 1915 in a small town a few kilometers from Pordenone but while still young he moved to the United States, where he became Harry and an American citizen. A trained sculptor and goldsmith, during his university years he acquired an excellent knowledge of…
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by Sara Gecchelin. An essential guide to navigating the 64th edition of the Salone, taking place from 21 to 26 April 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho. This will be the year of Raritas, a new platform dedicated to art galleries and fine craftsmanship: the uniqueness of the objects redraws the…
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An engineer with a passion for design, Isao Hosoe was born in Tokyo on March 8, 1942. He graduated in aerospace engineering with a thesis on a human-powered aircraft, then moved to Milan in 1967 to collaborate with Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli of the Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli studio. In 1985 he…
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by Evi Mibelli. It is a name that is unknown to most people and is not particularly well known even among “insiders”. Unless they’re collectors of Scandinavian design, and they enjoy participating in auctions, where his formidable furnishings fetch prohibitive prices. Carl Axel Acking was one of the most prolific…
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by Roberta del Vaglio. For those who love design, contemporary architecture, and creative craftsmanship, a five-part Grand Tour of the present day, each one off the beaten track but emerging for its unique vision of style. Not just Milan, Paris or London. For a long spring weekend dedicated to design,…
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by Evi Mibelli “The architect’s job is not to create beautiful architecture, but spaces where people can live well and in harmony.” Her name is a flag bearer of the status of successful women in the world of contemporary architecture. A career that took its first steps in her beloved…
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Among the last great Masters who made “Made in Italy” famous internationally, we remember Angelo Mangiarotti, born in Milan on February 26, 1921. Architect, sculptor, and designer, he graduated from the Politecnico di Milano and then began his career in the United States, where he worked with greats such as…
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Born in Offenbach am Main on February 24, 1893, Christian Dell trained as a silversmith at a specialized academy for silver forging and later attended the School of Applied Arts in Weimar, where he refined and put into practice his knowledge in artisan workshops as a master silversmith. From 1922…
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by Veronica Salò Spacious, comfortable, and surprising, corner sofas inhabit the space they occupy, interacting with the sides of the room and offering unparalleled softness. The sofa, by importance, is the center of a living room, especially in the winter months: its role is somewhat suspended between a refuge in…
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Objects should provide company. (Achille Castiglioni) On February 16, 1918, Achille Castiglioni was born, an Italian designer with a capital “D”, capable of giving life to some of the most ingenious objects of modern design, designed in various types and with international success. Born in Milan to a sculptor father,…
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