He focused on the whole field of design working from architecture to urban planning, from exhibition to furniture design, on to product and light design. He designed chairs and tables, lamps and bookcases, ashtrays and valet stands, dishes and flatwares, school desks and hospital beds, sinks and toilet bowls, handles and bottle openers, coffee machines and beer dispensers, and many more.

 

Until 1968 he always worked in close collaboration with his brother Pier Giacomo, with whom he designed some of the best known icons in the history of industrial design including Sella and Mezzadro stools as well as Arco and Taccia lamps (now part of the MoMA’s permanent collection).

 

After the death of Pier Giacomo, he continued to design many intelligent products that are today greatly appreciated examples of Italian creativity including Parentesi lamp, Spirale ashtray, Cumano table, Record wristwatch, and Joy bookshelf.

From 1969 to 1980 he taught at the School of Architecture of the Politecnico University of Turin, and from 1980 to 1993 at the Politecnico University of Milan.

During his career he received many recognitions including eight Compasso d’Oro (1955-1979)—the first and most recognized design prize in the world—, one Triennale Bronze Medal (1947), two Silver Medals (1957, 1963), two Gold Medals (1957, 1960), and two Triennale Grand Prix (1951, 1954).

His work has been widely exhibited in the most important museums in the world including the MoMA in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum of London, the Kunstgewerbemuseum Zürich, and the Vitra Museum in Weil-am-Rhein.

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Source: designculture.it