Vico Magistretti: Elegance and Innovation in Postwar Italian Design, 1991
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Vico Magistretti: Elegance and Innovation in Postwar Italian Design (1991) celebrates the work of one of Italy’s most influential modern designers and architects. The book explores Magistretti’s distinctive blend of functional clarity and poetic form, tracing his contributions to furniture, lighting, and architecture from the 1940s onward. Through essays, interviews, and archival photography, it reveals how Magistretti collaborated with leading manufacturers such as Artemide and Cassina to create timeless designs like the Eclisse lamp and Maralunga sofa. Emphasizing his disciplined approach and humanistic sensibility, the publication situates Magistretti as a central figure in shaping Italy’s postwar design identity.
Condition
Softcover, great condition inside and out.
Dimensions (approx)
9.25" x 11.125" x 0.5"
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