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 DesignGFG Style: https://www.gfgstyle.com
DeLorean DMC-12
Volkswagen Golf Mk1
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Mario Bellini
Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (1959)
From: Milan, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, ArchitectureMario Bellini Architects: https://bellini.it
Olivetti Divisumma 18
Cab Chair
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Michele De Lucchi
Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, University of Florence
From: Ferrara, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Lighting, ArchitectureAMDL Circle: https://amdlcircle.com
Tolomeo
First Chair
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Stefano Giovannoni
Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, University of Florence (1978)
From: La Spezia, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, FurnitureGiovannoni Design: https://www.stefanogiovannoni.com
Bombo
Mami
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Paolo Rizzatto
Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (1965)
From: Milan, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Lighting, Industrial DesignWebsite: https://paolorizzatto.it
Luceplan: https://www.luceplan.comTitania
Lola
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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, FurnitureWebsite: https://albertomeda.com
Light Light
On Off
Physix
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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 DesignDavide Groppi: https://davidegroppi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidegroppi/Sampei
Moon
TeTaTeT
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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, LightingWebsite: https://www.fuorisalone.it/en/designer/34/Salmistraro-Elena
Elena Salmistraro Design Studio: https://www.elenasalmistraro.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenasalmistraro/Primates
Most Illustrious Achille
Chimera Collection for Cedit
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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, LightingWebsite: https://mariotrimarchi.design/
FRAGILE: http://www.fragile.it/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mario_trimarchi/Ossidiana
La Stanza dello Scirocco
Swan
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Cristina Celestino
Credentials: Architecture degree, IUAV School of Architecture, Venice (2005)
From: Pordenone, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, LightingWebsite: https://cristinacelestino.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinacelestino/Plumage
The Happy Room
Physalis
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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, FurnitureWebsite: https://www.giulioiacchetti.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giulioiacchetti/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulioiacchettiMoscardino
Sanpietrino
Meta
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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, FurnitureOdo Fioravanti Design Studio: http://www.fioravanti.eu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odo_fioravanti/Babila
Frida
Colibri
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Serena Confalonieri
Credentials: Master Degree in Interior Design, Politecnico di Milano
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, LightingWebsite: https://www.serenaconfalonieri.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenaconfalonieri/Ring
Layla
Flamingo
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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 DesignWebsite: https://www.giuseppearezzi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giuseppearezzi/Manico
Tramoggia, Edition It’s Great Design
Binomio, Edition It’s Great Design
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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 DesignWebsite: https://matteozorzenoni.it
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matteozorzenoni/Oblò
Leaf
Lagune Vases
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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 DesignWebsite: 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)
Pebble Stools, Living Divani (2024)
Yori-Kiri, 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 DesignWebsite: https://simonebonanni.com
Simone Bonanni Studio: https://simonebonanni.com/studio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonebonannistudio/Hana Chair, Moooi (2023)
Obon Tables, Moooi (2018)
Remind, Fiam Italia (2023)
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Marsica Fossati
Credentials: Interior Design, European Institute of Design, 2011
From: Monza, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, LightingWebsite: https://marsicafossati.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marsica_/Bella Large Wall Lamp
Swan Wall Lamp
Class Table Lamp
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Valentina Cameranesi Sgroi
Credentials: Product Design, ISIA
From: Rome, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, LightingWebsite: https://valentinacameranesisgroi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valentinacameranesi/Etere
Associazioni: Ceramics
Mont Tamalpais
