Collection: Vico Magistretti

Vico Magistretti (1920–2006) was a Milanese architect and designer who became a central figure in post‑war Italian design, known for his clarity, innovation, and close collaboration with industry.

A graduate of the Politecnico di Milano (1945) and part of a family of architects, he worked across architecture, urban planning, and industrial design, creating objects that balance rational structure with poetic form.

Iconic Designs

Magistretti’s most celebrated pieces include the Compasso d’Oro–winning Eclisse lamp (1966) and the sculptural Atollo table lamp (1977) for Oluce, both now icons of modern lighting.

In furniture, his plush, adjustable Maralunga sofa (1973, Compasso d’Oro 1979) and the minimalist Nuvola Rossa bookcase for Cassina exemplify his approach to comfort, geometry, and material honesty, alongside key seating and lighting for Artemide, Flou, and De Padova.

Legacy

A multiple Compasso d’Oro winner and influential teacher, Magistretti’s work is held in major museums worldwide and remains a benchmark of intelligent, timeless modernism where rationality and quiet sophistication meet.