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Happy Birthday, Achille Castiglioni and Angelo Mangiarotti

Today we say buon compleanno to two grandfathers of modern Italian design, Achille Castiglioni (1918–2002) and Angelo Mangiarotti (1921–2012), with a survey of their iconic works.

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A pair of Slow chairs by the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra frame a new Brionvega RR226 stereo by Achille Castiglioni in the living room. The photograph by Michael Wolf of a Hong Kong apartment building is from a series that ran in the March 2004 issue of Dwell.
A pair of Slow chairs by the Bouroullec brothers for Vitra frame a new Brionvega RR226 stereo by Achille Castiglioni in the living room. The photograph by Michael Wolf of a Hong Kong apartment building is from a series that ran in the March 2004 issue of Dwell.
The Taraxacum '88 was named for the ethereal dandelion, and the 60 transparent bulbs that adorn the polished aluminum icosahdron are truly luminous when switched on. It's a showstopper, no doubt, not for the wallflowers (or energy-savers) out there.
The Taraxacum '88 was named for the ethereal dandelion, and the 60 transparent bulbs that adorn the polished aluminum icosahdron are truly luminous when switched on. It's a showstopper, no doubt, not for the wallflowers (or energy-savers) out there.
Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada. in the picture Albert the brother of Francesco. He is holding a Hasselblad Camer in his hand, he is a photographer in the first floor of his brothers house.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine
Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada. in the picture Albert the brother of Francesco. He is holding a Hasselblad Camer in his hand, he is a photographer in the first floor of his brothers house.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine
The formal lounge plays host to Angelucci’s collection of mid-century modern furniture. A pair of Leather Sling chairs by Aussie-born sculptor Clement Meadmore sit under the window; a black Snoopy lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos is on the mantle.
The formal lounge plays host to Angelucci’s collection of mid-century modern furniture. A pair of Leather Sling chairs by Aussie-born sculptor Clement Meadmore sit under the window; a black Snoopy lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos is on the mantle.
A longtime collector of furniture and art, Dr. Robert Geller finally lives among his prized possessions. In the living room, he sits on a Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. To his right are an Arco floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos and a BeoLab 5 speaker from Bang & Olufsen. The sculptures to Geller’s left and in the foreground are by American artist Arlene Shechet, Everything Seems to be Something Else and Just Remembered.
A longtime collector of furniture and art, Dr. Robert Geller finally lives among his prized possessions. In the living room, he sits on a Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. To his right are an Arco floor lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos and a BeoLab 5 speaker from Bang & Olufsen. The sculptures to Geller’s left and in the foreground are by American artist Arlene Shechet, Everything Seems to be Something Else and Just Remembered.
Angelo Mangiarotti was born in Milan on February 26, 1921, and graduated in Architecture in 1948 at Politecnico di Milano. The prolific designer and educator created products including tables, chairs, utensils, and lighting.
Angelo Mangiarotti was born in Milan on February 26, 1921, and graduated in Architecture in 1948 at Politecnico di Milano. The prolific designer and educator created products including tables, chairs, utensils, and lighting.
In the tearoom, Tre 3 chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti for AgapeCasa surround a Trienna table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek.
In the tearoom, Tre 3 chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti for AgapeCasa surround a Trienna table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek.
The Maritime Table Clock’s domed face and curved edges are inspired by the nautical tools and instrument panels found on seafaring ships. Created by Mangiariotti in 1956, its angled, acrylic face is supported by a porcelain pedestal.
The Maritime Table Clock’s domed face and curved edges are inspired by the nautical tools and instrument panels found on seafaring ships. Created by Mangiariotti in 1956, its angled, acrylic face is supported by a porcelain pedestal.
The rich back catalog of Mangiarotti—spanning the 1950s to the 1970s—provided a trove of designs for the first collection from Agape Casa. Gravity holds aloft the cantilevered marble top surface of Eccentrico, which simply slots into the marble base.
The rich back catalog of Mangiarotti—spanning the 1950s to the 1970s—provided a trove of designs for the first collection from Agape Casa. Gravity holds aloft the cantilevered marble top surface of Eccentrico, which simply slots into the marble base.