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Who designed the LC1 Armchair produced by Cassina?
Le Corbusier
Which designer is known for fusing Eastern and Western design principles?
Kazuhide Takahama
Who designed the Maralunga Sofa, Nuvola Rossa Bookcase, and Eclisse Lamp for Cassina?
Piero Lissoni
Which designer has collaborated with B&B Italia to design the Camaleonda Sofa, Cab Chair, and Djuna Side Table?
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For which hotel did Piero Lissoni design the Box Lounge?
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Which designer has been associated with the Surrealist movement and is known for juxtaposing everyday objects in unexpected ways?
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Who is considered a visionary of modern luxury and crafting furnishings and objects as ceremonious sculptures?
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Which designer's work is featured in the permanent collections of MoMA New York, FRAC Center in France, and V&A Museum in London?
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Who was the first American hired by major European companies and received multiple accolades in various disciplines?
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'Close to the body' design philosophy is associated with which designer?
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Who designed the Red-And-Blue Armchair and Schroeder House?
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Which designer is known for harmonizing fluid lines with robust geometries and steering away from excessive ornamentation and Art Nouveau's flowing lines?
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Who is recognized for investigating function and form with wit and style, adding warmth to modernism, and connecting art and society to design with organic forms and vivid colors?
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Which designer is known for making objects 'close to the body', with designs informed by lines and curves found in nature?
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Who is known for their work being featured in the permanent collections of MoMA New York, FRAC Center in France, and V&A Museum in London?
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Who is recognized for being an early Modern Movement pioneer, born in Ireland, trained in London, and worked in France?
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Who designed the iconic LC1 Armchair produced by Cassina?
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Which designer is associated with the Maralunga Sofa, Nuvola Rossa Bookcase, and Eclisse Lamp for Cassina?
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Who is known for their ability to move between diverse design languages, winning 8 Compasso d'Oro awards and having 25 works in the permanent design collection at MoMA?
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Which designer is known for fusing Eastern and Western design principles, featuring clean lines, formal restraint, and a zen-like sensuality?
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Which designer is associated with designs like the Camaleonda Sofa, Cab Chair, and Djuna Side Table for B&B Italia?
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Which designer serves as the art director for Boffi, De Padova, Living Divani, and Porro?
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Who is recognized for their work in industrial production and traditional techniques, creating products that articulate architectural space with simple forms and reflective surfaces?
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Who won the Compasso d’Oro of 2014?
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For which hotel did Piero Lissoni design the Box Lounge?
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Who has graced the world with work that sings a vivacity and originality without compromising elegance and sophistication?
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Who won the Compasso d’Oro of 2014?
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'Close to the body' design philosophy is associated with which designer?
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Who is known for designing the iconic LC1 Armchair produced by Cassina?
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Which designer is known for their ability to move between diverse design languages, winning 8 Compasso d'Oro awards and having 25 works in the permanent design collection at MoMA?
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Who is recognized for their work in industrial production and traditional techniques, creating products that articulate architectural space with simple forms and reflective surfaces?
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Which designer is known for fusing Eastern and Western design principles, featuring clean lines, formal restraint, and a zen-like sensuality?
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Who designed the Maralunga Sofa, Nuvola Rossa Bookcase, and Eclisse Lamp for Cassina?
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Who designed the iconic LC4 Chaise Longue and LC7 Swivel Armchair?
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Who is recognized for pioneering modern design by revolutionizing production methods?
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Who is the Creative Director for Cassina since 2015?
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Who won the Compasso d'Oro in 1987 and 1995?
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'Close to the body' design philosophy is associated with which designer?
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'Regarded as most important architect of the 20th century' is associated with which designer?
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Which designer is known for their work with Artemide, Cappellini, and other companies?
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Who is known for designing the Soriana Sofa and Carlota Armchair?
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Who is known for their ability to move between diverse design languages, winning 8 Compasso d'Oro awards and having 25 works in the permanent design collection at MoMA?
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'Close to the body' design philosophy is associated with which designer?
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'Close to the body' design philosophy is associated with which designer?
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Which designer is known for their work in industrial production and traditional techniques, creating products that articulate architectural space with simple forms, reflective surfaces, and experimental harmonies?
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For which hotel did Piero Lissoni design the Box Lounge?
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Who is known for their work being featured in the permanent collections of MoMA New York, FRAC Center in France, and V&A Museum in London?
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Who is recognized for being an early Modern Movement pioneer, born in Ireland, trained in London, and worked in France?
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Who is known for chrome, steel tubes, and glass furniture, clean lines, and simple forms?
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'Close to the body' design philosophy is associated with which designer?
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Which designer emphasizes function, material, detail, and traditional craftsmanship; attracting attention for exceptional work, flair for color, authentic materials, and a love for technology?
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Who is regarded as the most important architect of the 20th century?
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Who designed the LC1 Armchair produced by Cassina?
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'Close to the body' design philosophy is associated with which designer?
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Who has graced the world with work that sings a vivacity and originality without compromising elegance and sophistication?
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Study Notes
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Piero Lissoni: Born in Oviedo, Spain. Founded studio in Milan in 2001. Creative Director for Cassina since 2015. Known for whimsical yet functional design. Work displayed in MoMA, Philadelphia Museum, Vitra Design Museum, and Musee des Arts decoratifs.
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Design projects: La Bella Vita Tower (Taiwan), San Babila (Italy), Charlotte Chair (B&B Italia), Charlotte Sofa (B&B Italia), Pirelli Tower (Milan), Superleggera Chair (Cassina), Distex armchair (Cassina), Casa Laporte (Milan), and several furniture designs for Cassina.
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Antonio Citterio: Decided on design career at 13. Renowned architect and designer. Proponent of rational design. Values clean lines and expressed tactility. Won Compasso d'Oro in 1987 and 1995. Products in MoMA and Centre Pompidou.
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Design projects: Maia Collection (Kettal), Gio Ponti (Milan), La Bella Vita Tower (Taiwan), San Babila (Italy), and several furniture designs for Cassina.
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Gio Ponti: Enchanted the world with over 60 years of designs and architectural works. Signature seen all over the world. Influenced interior design and created Domus in 1928.
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Design projects: Casa Laporte (Milan), Pirelli Tower (Milan), Superleggera Chair (Cassina), Distex armchair (Cassina), and numerous architectural works.
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Charlotte Perriand: Believes better design creates a better society. Collaborated with modern pioneers Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret. Known for bringing warmth to Le Corbusier's rationalism.
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Design projects: LC4 Chaise Longue, LC7 Swivel Armchair, and several furniture designs for Cassina.
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Gerrit Rietveld: Pioneered modern design by revolutionizing production methods. Known for Red-And-Blue Armchair, Schroeder House.
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Design projects: Red And Blue Chair (Cassina), Rietveld Schroeder House (Utrecht), and 280 Zig Zag Chair (Cassina).
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Le Corbusier: Regarded as most important architect of the 20th century. Architect, urban planner, writer, polemicist, and designer. 17 architectural works are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Design projects: Gio Ponti (Milan), San Babila (Italy), and several furniture designs for Cassina.
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Piero Lissoni is an Italian designer, known for his work with Cassina, Fritz Hansen, and other brands.
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He has designed numerous furniture pieces, including the Soriana Sofa, Carlota Armchair, and Fanv Sofa.
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Lissoni has also designed industrial architecture, such as the facilities for the Benetton Group in Ponzano.
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Tobia Scarpa is an Italian designer and founder of the Scarpa Studio with his wife Afra Scarpa in 1957.
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Scarpa's designs are characterized by their blend of functionality, technology, cultural history, and ethereal beauty.
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His works are included in the collections of the MoMA, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and other cultural institutions.
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Jaime Hayon is a Spanish designer known for his work in furniture, lighting, and interior design for brands like Cassina, Fritz Hansen, and Magis.
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He has received numerous awards, including from Times magazine, and has created comprehensive interiors for hotels, museums, and retail establishments.
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Rodolfo Dordoni is a Milanese designer and architect, known for his works with Artemide, Cappellini, and other companies.
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Dordoni has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2011 National Award for Innovation and the Archiproducts Design Awards.
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect, painter, and designer, known for his pioneering role in the early modernist movement.
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Mackintosh is recognized for his simple forms and natural materials, and his works are characterized by their texture, light and shadow, and juxtaposition of strong angles and organic shapes.
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Meret Oppenheim is a painter and sculptor associated with the Surrealist movement, known for her assemblages and sculptures that juxtapose everyday objects in unexpected ways to challenge reason and reveal emotion.
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Michael Anastassiades is a Cypriot-born, London-based designer known for his work in industrial production and traditional techniques, creating products that articulate architectural space with simple forms, reflective surfaces, and experimental harmonies.
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Le Corbusier's classic designs are currently being produced by Cassina.
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Piero Lissoni is a designer who has worked with Cassina to produce various designs in France and Italy.
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Vico Magistretti was an influential Italian designer, architect, town planner, and lecturer. He left a significant mark on the design scene in Milan with his clean-cut simplicity and timeless elegance. Over 80 percent of his work is still produced today.
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Vico Magistretti is known for designing the Unité d'habitation, Villa Savoye, and Notre Dame du Haut. Cassina produces some of his iconic designs like the LC1 Armchair.
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Franco Albini was a major figure in the Rationalist movement, valuing volume over mass, using lightweight materials, rejecting ornamentation and promoting modular forms with flat surfaces. He began his career working for Gio Ponti and is known for creating pieces with poetic purity using raw and inexpensive materials.
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Piero Lissoni has designed the Maralunga Sofa, Nuvola Rossa Bookcase, and Eclisse Lamp for Cassina. He has also designed the Albini Desk for Knoll and the Margherita Chair for Knoll.
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Mario Bellini is an internationally renowned architect and designer known for his unique ability to move between diverse design languages. He has won 8 Compasso d'Oro awards and has 25 works in the permanent design collection at MoMA. His work spans across architecture, urban planning, industrial, product, and furniture design.
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Kazuhide Takahama is a Japanese designer known for fusing Eastern and Western design principles. He studied architecture at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and began his career in Italy, where he interacted with renowned designers and developed his own design language. Takahide's work features clean lines, formal restraint, and a zen-like sensuality.
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Carlo Scarpa was an Italian architect influenced by the materiality, history, and landscape of Venetian culture and Japanese aesthetic. He joined the world of industrial design in the 1960s and collaborated with glassmakers in Murano. He designed jars, chandeliers, and lamps for Cappellini and Venini.
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Piero Lissoni has designed the Camaleonda Sofa, Cab Chair, and Djuna Side Table for B&B Italia and the Antella Table and Saori for Nemo Lighting.
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Miyazaki and Japan are the birthplace of Kazuhide Takahama. He studied architecture at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and collaborated with entrepreneur Dino Gavina, who later convinced him to work out of Italy. Takahama's work features clean lines, formal restraint, and a zen-like sensuality inspired by Dada and Surrealism.
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Carlo Scarpa trained as an Italian architect and produced works deeply sensitive to the changes of his time, entrenched in a deeply sensuous material imagination. He joined the world of industrial design in the 1960s and became president of his eponymous company, combining time-honored crafts with modern manufacturing processes.
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Anastassiades' work is featured in the permanent collections of MoMA New York, FRAC Center in France, and V&A Museum in London.
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Inspired by nature, Modernism, art, personal memories, and Cyprus.
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Eileen Gray: early Modern Movement pioneer, born in Ireland, trained in London, worked in France.
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Known for chrome, steel tubes, and glass furniture, clean lines, and simple forms.
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Harmonized fluid lines with robust geometries, steered away from excessive ornamentation and Art Nouveau's flowing lines.
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Sebastian Herkner: young designer, sensitive identity, emphasizes function, material, detail, and traditional craftsmanship.
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Attracts attention for exceptional work, flair for color, authentic materials, and a love for technology.
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Gaetano Pesce: successful architect, urban planner, and industrial designer, investigated function and form with wit and style, human emotion, and challenged standards.
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Added warmth to modernism, connecting art and society to design with organic forms and vivid colors.
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Visionary of modern luxury, crafting furnishings and objects as ceremonious sculptures.
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Work upheld by research into the senses and vital emotion, success in various design fields, and a broad, humanistic perspective.
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Jeffrey Bernett: accomplished designer, versatile, committed to exacting details, and a sophisticated simplicity.
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Received multiple accolades in various disciplines, first American hired by major European companies.
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Naoto Fukasawa: makes objects 'close to the body', designs informed by lines and curves found in nature.
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