Dive Into the World of Patricia Urquiola by Exploring These 5 Standout Designs

As one of today’s most sought after designers, Patricia Urquiola has produced a wide range of work that boasts experimentation and a subtle playfulness.
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The Spanish architect and designer—who lives and works in Milan and was recently appointed Art Director of Cassina—first fell in love with design after working with Achille Castiglioni in the 1980s. Today, her work is born from a deep appreciation for innovative materials and processes, which she continues to build upon each year. She believes that design and life go hand in hand—and that as a woman, there’s a particular human sensibility that she brings to her work.

Illustration of Patricia Urquiola

Illustration of Patricia Urquiola

Though her product range is vast and ever-evolving, we’ve gathered five of her characteristic designs below.  If you have a favorite that we've missed, let us know in the comments!

FLOS Tatou T Table Lamp
FLOS Tatou T Table Lamp
The Tatou series by Patricia Urquiola experiments with the traditional dome-shaped luminaire, incorporating a perforated screen that allows light to filter through.

Cover photo courtesy of Patricia Urquiola

Paige Alexus
Paige Alexus is a content producer and blogger at Dwell who loves the ocean, vintage textiles, and midcentury design.

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