Italian Object Makers

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Giorgetto Giugiaro

Credentials: Liceo Artistico, Turin; honorary degree in Architecture, Politecnico di Torino (2010)
From: Garessio, Italy
Based: Moncalieri, Italy
Discipline: Automotive Design, Industrial Design

GFG Style: https://www.gfgstyle.com

DeLorean DMC-12

DeLorean DMC-12 (1981), styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign

Volkswagen Golf Mk1

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1974), Giugiaro's most commercially successful design

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Mario Bellini

Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (1959)
From: Milan, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, Architecture

Mario Bellini Architects: https://bellini.it

Olivetti Divisumma 18

Olivetti Divisumma 18 calculator (1973), designed by Mario Bellini and A. De Gregori — Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln

Cab Chair

Cab chair (1977) for Cassina, designed by Mario Bellini

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Michele De Lucchi

Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, University of Florence
From: Ferrara, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Lighting, Architecture

AMDL Circle: https://amdlcircle.com

Tolomeo

Tolomeo desk lamp (1986) for Artemide, designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina

First Chair

First chair (1983) for Memphis Milano, designed by Michele De Lucchi — National Gallery of Victoria

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Stefano Giovannoni

Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, University of Florence (1978)
From: La Spezia, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Giovannoni Design: https://www.stefanogiovannoni.com

Bombo

Bombo stool for Magis, designed by Stefano Giovannoni

Mami

Mami cutlery for Alessi, designed by Stefano Giovannoni

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Paolo Rizzatto

Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (1965)
From: Milan, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Lighting, Industrial Design

Website: https://paolorizzatto.it
Luceplan: https://www.luceplan.com

Titania

Titania lamp for Luceplan, designed by Paolo Rizzatto and Alberto Meda

Lola

Lola lamp (1987) for Luceplan, designed by Paolo Rizzatto and Alberto Meda — Musée national d'art moderne, Centre Pompidou

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Alberto Meda

Credentials: Laurea in Ingegneria Meccanica (mechanical engineering degree), Politecnico di Milano (1969)
From: Tremezzina, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Website: https://albertomeda.com

Light Light

Light Light chair, Alias, 1987

On Off

On Off table lamp, Luceplan, 1988, designed with Denis Santachiara and Franco Raggi

Physix

Physix chair, Vitra, 2012

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Davide Groppi

Credentials: Self-taught lighting designer; began work as a draftsman after high school
From: Piacenza, Italy
Based: Piacenza, Italy
Discipline: Lighting, Industrial Design

Davide Groppi: https://davidegroppi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidegroppi/

Sampei

Sampei floor lamp by Enzo Calabrese and Davide Groppi, 2011

Moon

Moon handmade Japanese-paper lighting, Davide Groppi, 2005

TeTaTeT

TeTaTeT portable rechargeable table lamp, Davide Groppi, 2013

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Elena Salmistraro

Credentials: Politecnico di Milano, degree in Fashion Design (2003); Politecnico di Milano, degree in Industrial Design (2008)
From: Milan, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Lighting

Website: https://www.fuorisalone.it/en/designer/34/Salmistraro-Elena
Elena Salmistraro Design Studio: https://www.elenasalmistraro.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenasalmistraro/

Primates

Primates Mandrillus vase, ceramic with colored glazes and precious metal details, Bosa, 2017

Most Illustrious Achille

Most Illustrious Achille ceramic sculpture, a tribute to Achille Castiglioni, Bosa

Chimera Collection for Cedit

Chimera ceramic surface collection, Second Edition, porcelain stoneware with 3D finish, Cedit, 2020

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Mario Trimarchi

Credentials: Architecture degree; Master in Industrial Design, Domus Academy (1984); Brand Design faculty, NABA
From: Messina, Sicily, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Lighting

Website: https://mariotrimarchi.design/
FRAGILE: http://www.fragile.it/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mario_trimarchi/

Ossidiana

Ossidiana coffee maker, Alessi, Mario Trimarchi

La Stanza dello Scirocco

La Stanza dello Scirocco fruit bowls, Alessi

Swan

Swan kitchen faucet, Alessi by Hansa

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Cristina Celestino

Credentials: Architecture degree, IUAV School of Architecture, Venice (2005)
From: Pordenone, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Lighting

Website: https://cristinacelestino.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinacelestino/

Plumage

Plumage wall covering, ceramic and Limoges porcelain tiles for Botteganove, 2016

The Happy Room

The Happy Room furniture collection for Fendi, presented at Design Miami, 2016

Physalis

Physalis chandelier, Murano Pulegoso blown glass for WonderGlass, 2018

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Giulio Iacchetti

Credentials: Architecture studies; regional school of industrial design in Crema; degree in conservation of cultural heritage (2008)
From: Castelleone, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Website: https://www.giulioiacchetti.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulioiacchetti/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulioiacchetti

Moscardino

Moscardino multi-purpose cutlery, Pandora Design (2000), stainless-steel re-edition by Alessi (2022), designed with Matteo Ragni

Sanpietrino

Sanpietrino stainless-steel teaspoon for Lavazza, 2009

Odo Fioravanti

Credentials: Industrial Design, Politecnico di Milano (1998); Advisory Board member, Politecnico di Milano School of Design (since 2022)
From: Rome, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Odo Fioravanti Design Studio: http://www.fioravanti.eu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odo_fioravanti/

Babila

Babila chair for Pedrali, 2013

Frida

Frida chair for Pedrali, 2008

Colibri

Colibri reading lamp for Foscarini, 2011

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Serena Confalonieri

Credentials: Master Degree in Interior Design, Politecnico di Milano
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, Lighting

Website: https://www.serenaconfalonieri.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenaconfalonieri/

Ring

Ring coffee tables, Saba, 2018

Layla

Layla table lamp, MM Lampadari, 2022

Flamingo

Flamingo hand-tufted wool rug, Nodus, 2013

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Giuseppe Arezzi

Credentials: Interior Design, Politecnico di Milano; former assistant to Michele De Lucchi and Andrea Branzi
From: Ragusa, Italy
Based: Ragusa, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://www.giuseppearezzi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giuseppearezzi/

Manico

Manico armchair, self-production, 2012 by Giuseppe Arezzi

Tramoggia, Edition It’s Great Design

Tramoggia garden chairs, 2020

Binomio, Edition It’s Great Design

Binomio furniture, 2019

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Matteo Zorzenoni

Credentials: Industrial Design degree, IED Venice (2001); lecturer, IUAV Venice
From: Treviso, Italy
Based: Treviso, Italy
Discipline: Lighting, Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://matteozorzenoni.it
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matteozorzenoni/

Oblò

Oblò cabinet for Scapin Collezioni, 2018

Leaf

Leaf light for MM Lampadari, 2017

Lagune Vases

Lagune ceramic vase collection for Bosa Ceramiche, 2026

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Francesca Lanzavecchia

Credentials: BA in Industrial Design, Politecnico di Milano; Master’s in Conceptual Design, Design Academy Eindhoven, graduated with honors 2008
From: Pavia, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://www.francescalanzavecchia.com
Lanzavecchia + Wai: https://www.lanzavecchia-wai.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fralanzavecchia/

Nena Lounge, Zanotta (2023, with Hunn Wai as Lanzavecchia + Wai)

Nena Lounge chair by Lanzavecchia + Wai for Zanotta, 2023

Pebble Stools, Living Divani (2024)

Pebble stools, Living Divani, 2024

Yori-Kiri, Zanotta (2025)

Yori-Kiri lounge chair, Zanotta, 2025

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Simone Bonanni

Credentials: Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) graduate; Product Design faculty, IED Milano
From: Pordenone, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://simonebonanni.com
Simone Bonanni Studio: https://simonebonanni.com/studio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonebonannistudio/

Hana Chair, Moooi (2023)

Hana Chair, Moooi, 2023

Obon Tables, Moooi (2018)

Obon Tables, Moooi, 2018

Remind, Fiam Italia (2023)

Remind modular bookcase, Fiam, 2023

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Marsica Fossati

Credentials: Interior Design, European Institute of Design, 2011
From: Monza, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Lighting

Website: https://marsicafossati.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marsica_/

Bella Large Wall Lamp

Bella Large Wall Lamp in mahogany wood and natural brass

Swan Wall Lamp

Swan Wall Lamp in lacquered steel and brass

Class Table Lamp

Class Table Lamp in brass and fabric

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Valentina Cameranesi Sgroi

Credentials: Product Design, ISIA
From: Rome, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Lighting

Website: https://valentinacameranesisgroi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valentinacameranesi/

Etere

Etere borosilicate glass collection

Associazioni: Ceramics

Associazioni ceramic vases and containers

Mont Tamalpais

Mont Tamalpais lamps and screen with custom digital print

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Alberto Ghirardello

Credentials: Industrial Design bachelor degree, I.U.A.V. University of Venice, 2007
From: Vicenza, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Lighting, Industrial Design

Website: https://www.albertoghirardello.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albertoghirardello/

Cantiere

Cantiere adjustable floor lamp, Zava

Minù

Minù outdoor LED bollard, 9010, 2020

Bean

Bean outdoor bollard, 9010