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The generation that created Italian design. The modern and contemporary furniture industry of Italy represents a unique paradigm: its industrial design production was created by the most important international architects and designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. While reams have been written about Italian architects and designers, until now no volume has ever been dedicated to those who contributed to their success. This book takes a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturers who made possible the most important modern and contemporary furnishings, who risked and invested in innovative products, many of which have become icons of design; and who first believed in a new form of elegance...
Founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, B&B Italia is a leading Italian company in the international scene of design furnishings for both home and contract. Based north of Milan, the firm's prestigious headquarters were designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers in 1971. Its products have contributed to writing the history of Italian design, the adventurous history of the success of taste, technologies and creativity that have made Italy famous throughout the world and distributed the "Made in Italy" brand on international markets. The collection of B&B Italia furnishings represents contemporary culture and responds to the evolution of living habits and requirements. Contemporary furnish...
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With offices in Milan and New York, Lissoni & Partners has a 30-year history in developing international projects in the fields of architecture, landscape, interior, product, and graphic design, as well as acting as art director for a range of prestigious companies. Led by Piero Lissoni, the practice combines a range of expertise with a tailored approach that sets it apart, establishing a stylistic code and a visual identity that are clearly recognizable. The works are inspired by a sense of rigor and simplicity and are characterized by a regard to detail, coherence, and elegance with particular attention to proportion and harmony. Piero Lissoni is creative director for Alpi, B&B Italia, Bof...
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