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Porro was established in which small town of Italy?
Porro was established in which small town of Italy?
Porro is renowned for its ardent identity of:
Porro is renowned for its ardent identity of:
The founders of Porro are:
The founders of Porro are:
Where is Amini based?
Where is Amini based?
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Which designer collaborated with Baxter to create leather designs?
Which designer collaborated with Baxter to create leather designs?
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What are the key qualities associated with Amini carpets?
What are the key qualities associated with Amini carpets?
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Which company is known for defining Nordic design with organic shapes and natural materials?
Which company is known for defining Nordic design with organic shapes and natural materials?
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Which company is renowned for its transparency, lightness, and ethereal designs?
Which company is renowned for its transparency, lightness, and ethereal designs?
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Who is known as 'the poet of light'?
Who is known as 'the poet of light'?
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Which company enlivens interiors with bold, elegant, and modern 'floorwear' designs?
Which company enlivens interiors with bold, elegant, and modern 'floorwear' designs?
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Which company fuses glassmaking tradition with cutting-edge design and innovation?
Which company fuses glassmaking tradition with cutting-edge design and innovation?
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Who founded Baxter, the Italian furniture company?
Who founded Baxter, the Italian furniture company?
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What is Bocci known for?
What is Bocci known for?
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Who is the founder of Boffi, the Italian kitchen and bathroom brand?
Who is the founder of Boffi, the Italian kitchen and bathroom brand?
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Which designer has created several pieces for Baxter?
Which designer has created several pieces for Baxter?
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Who is the creative director of Bocci?
Who is the creative director of Bocci?
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Which brand has won numerous awards and is celebrated in museums worldwide?
Which brand has won numerous awards and is celebrated in museums worldwide?
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Who was named one of the most influential trendsetters by Times magazine?
Who was named one of the most influential trendsetters by Times magazine?
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What is Cassina known for?
What is Cassina known for?
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Who founded Cappellini, the Italian furniture brand?
Who founded Cappellini, the Italian furniture brand?
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What does ClassiCon produce?
What does ClassiCon produce?
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Which Italian lighting company is known for minimalist and whimsical lighting designs?
Which Italian lighting company is known for minimalist and whimsical lighting designs?
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Which Italian furniture brand is renowned for the production of profoundly beautiful, internationally recognized furniture?
Which Italian furniture brand is renowned for the production of profoundly beautiful, internationally recognized furniture?
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Which Italian manufacturing brand is focused on superlative comfort, universal elegance, and enduring performance?
Which Italian manufacturing brand is focused on superlative comfort, universal elegance, and enduring performance?
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Which family-run Italian furniture business focuses on subtle elegance and uncluttered forms?
Which family-run Italian furniture business focuses on subtle elegance and uncluttered forms?
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Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde, emotionally charged, and creatively ingenious lighting designs?
Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde, emotionally charged, and creatively ingenious lighting designs?
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Which designer collaborates with Davide Groppi on several designs including the Sampei, Masai, and Moon pieces?
Which designer collaborates with Davide Groppi on several designs including the Sampei, Masai, and Moon pieces?
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Which brand works with esteemed designers to create unique pieces embracing the challenges of contemporary design?
Which brand works with esteemed designers to create unique pieces embracing the challenges of contemporary design?
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Which brand collaborates with Flos on several designs including the Lifesteel Bed, Groundpiece Sofa, and Romeo Sofa?
Which brand collaborates with Flos on several designs including the Lifesteel Bed, Groundpiece Sofa, and Romeo Sofa?
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Which company was founded by prolific designer Davide Groppi in a small lab over 34 years ago?
Which company was founded by prolific designer Davide Groppi in a small lab over 34 years ago?
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Which brand has a focus on original contemporary designs that offer a sanctuary of visual comfort?
Which brand has a focus on original contemporary designs that offer a sanctuary of visual comfort?
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Which company is known for pioneering aesthetics recognized with numerous awards including Edida Award, Design Plus Award, and Compasso d’Oro?
Which company is known for pioneering aesthetics recognized with numerous awards including Edida Award, Design Plus Award, and Compasso d’Oro?
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Which brand works closely with world-renowned designers to create unique and timeless designs seen in museums worldwide?
Which brand works closely with world-renowned designers to create unique and timeless designs seen in museums worldwide?
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Who joined Living Divani in 1988 as art director and designer?
Who joined Living Divani in 1988 as art director and designer?
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When was Minimal established?
When was Minimal established?
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Who is now leading Moroso, the company founded in 1952?
Who is now leading Moroso, the company founded in 1952?
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In which town of Italy was MDF Italia established in 1992?
In which town of Italy was MDF Italia established in 1992?
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Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde, emotionally charged, and creatively ingenious lighting designs?
Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde, emotionally charged, and creatively ingenious lighting designs?
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Where was Paola Lenti established in 1994?
Where was Paola Lenti established in 1994?
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Which Italian furniture brand was founded in Turin in 1912?
Which Italian furniture brand was founded in Turin in 1912?
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Who became the owner of MDF Italia in 2013?
Who became the owner of MDF Italia in 2013?
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Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on balanced aesthetics and quiet elegance?
Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on balanced aesthetics and quiet elegance?
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Who established Moroso in San Fior in 1952?
Who established Moroso in San Fior in 1952?
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Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on emotional depth and precise forms?
Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on emotional depth and precise forms?
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Who joined Living Divani in 1988 as art director and designer?
Who joined Living Divani in 1988 as art director and designer?
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Which brand focuses on simplicity and reducing modern kitchen elements to their most essential for clean lines and timeless forms?
Which brand focuses on simplicity and reducing modern kitchen elements to their most essential for clean lines and timeless forms?
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Who founded Moroso in 1952 in San Fior, Italy?
Who founded Moroso in 1952 in San Fior, Italy?
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In which year was MDF Italia established in Mariano Comense, Italy?
In which year was MDF Italia established in Mariano Comense, Italy?
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Which brand was initially focused on textiles and materials research before creating melodious environments with vibrant, expressive colors?
Which brand was initially focused on textiles and materials research before creating melodious environments with vibrant, expressive colors?
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Who became the owner of MDF Italia in 2013?
Who became the owner of MDF Italia in 2013?
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What is the focus of Poltrona Frau?
What is the focus of Poltrona Frau?
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Where was Minimal established?
Where was Minimal established?
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Who is currently leading Moroso?
Who is currently leading Moroso?
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Where was Living Divani established?
Where was Living Divani established?
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Who founded Poltrona Frau?
Who founded Poltrona Frau?
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Which Italian town is Porro established in?
Which Italian town is Porro established in?
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Who are the founders of Porro?
Who are the founders of Porro?
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Which designer collaborated with Porro to create the Archibald Armchair?
Which designer collaborated with Porro to create the Archibald Armchair?
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Which quality is Porro renowned for?
Which quality is Porro renowned for?
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Where is Amini based?
Where is Amini based?
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Which country is the homeland of Amini carpets' traditions?
Which country is the homeland of Amini carpets' traditions?
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With which material does Baxter primarily experiment to create timeless designs?
With which material does Baxter primarily experiment to create timeless designs?
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In which town is Baxter based?
In which town is Baxter based?
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Who founded the Italian furniture company Baxter?
Who founded the Italian furniture company Baxter?
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Which designer has created several pieces for Baxter?
Which designer has created several pieces for Baxter?
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Who is the creative director of the Canadian lighting brand Bocci?
Who is the creative director of the Canadian lighting brand Bocci?
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Which Italian kitchen and bathroom brand was founded in 1934 by Piero Boffi?
Which Italian kitchen and bathroom brand was founded in 1934 by Piero Boffi?
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Who is the renowned designer who was named one of the most influential trendsetters by Times magazine?
Who is the renowned designer who was named one of the most influential trendsetters by Times magazine?
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Which Italian design brand has built a collection based on the hallmarks of early modernity?
Which Italian design brand has built a collection based on the hallmarks of early modernity?
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Where was ClassiCon established?
Where was ClassiCon established?
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Who is the founder of Bocci, the Canadian lighting brand?
Who is the founder of Bocci, the Canadian lighting brand?
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Who has collaborated with Boffi to design high-quality, luxurious Italian kitchens?
Who has collaborated with Boffi to design high-quality, luxurious Italian kitchens?
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Which Italian furniture brand is known for its cutting-edge pieces that redefine contemporary design trends and tastes?
Which Italian furniture brand is known for its cutting-edge pieces that redefine contemporary design trends and tastes?
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Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde, emotionally charged, and creatively ingenious lighting designs?
Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde, emotionally charged, and creatively ingenious lighting designs?
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Which Italian furniture brand was born in 1990 by the Orsengio brothers focusing on contemporary design and advanced technology?
Which Italian furniture brand was born in 1990 by the Orsengio brothers focusing on contemporary design and advanced technology?
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Who collaborates with Flos on several designs including the Lifesteel Bed, Groundpiece Sofa, and Romeo Sofa?
Who collaborates with Flos on several designs including the Lifesteel Bed, Groundpiece Sofa, and Romeo Sofa?
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Which Italian manufacturing brand was founded in 1987 in Tuscany, focused on superlative comfort, universal elegance, and enduring performance?
Which Italian manufacturing brand was founded in 1987 in Tuscany, focused on superlative comfort, universal elegance, and enduring performance?
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Which family-run Italian furniture business has been operating since 1959 with a focus on subtle elegance and uncluttered forms?
Which family-run Italian furniture business has been operating since 1959 with a focus on subtle elegance and uncluttered forms?
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Which Italian lighting company was founded by prolific designer Davide Groppi in a small lab over 34 years ago?
Which Italian lighting company was founded by prolific designer Davide Groppi in a small lab over 34 years ago?
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Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on balanced aesthetics and quiet elegance?
Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on balanced aesthetics and quiet elegance?
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Which Italian furniture brand is renowned for the production of profoundly beautiful, internationally recognized furniture?
Which Italian furniture brand is renowned for the production of profoundly beautiful, internationally recognized furniture?
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Which Italian lighting company is known for minimalist and whimsical lighting designs that make space the canvas and light the star?
Which Italian lighting company is known for minimalist and whimsical lighting designs that make space the canvas and light the star?
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Which Italian furniture brand focuses on emotional depth and precise forms?
Which Italian furniture brand focuses on emotional depth and precise forms?
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Which Italian furniture brand was founded in Turin in 1912?
Which Italian furniture brand was founded in Turin in 1912?
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Which Italian lighting manufacturer has won numerous awards and is celebrated in museums worldwide?
Which Italian lighting manufacturer has won numerous awards and is celebrated in museums worldwide?
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Which Italian furniture brand was established in 1912 in Turin?
Which Italian furniture brand was established in 1912 in Turin?
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Who is currently leading Moroso?
Who is currently leading Moroso?
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Where was Minimal established in 2013?
Where was Minimal established in 2013?
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Who became the owner of MDF Italia in 2013?
Who became the owner of MDF Italia in 2013?
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'Paola Lenti' was established in 1994 in which town of Italy?
'Paola Lenti' was established in 1994 in which town of Italy?
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'Living Divani' was established in 1969 in which town of Italy?
'Living Divani' was established in 1969 in which town of Italy?
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Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on emotional depth and precise forms?
Which Italian furniture brand is known for its focus on emotional depth and precise forms?
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Who joined 'Living Divani' in 1988 as art director and designer?
Who joined 'Living Divani' in 1988 as art director and designer?
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Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde designs?
Which Italian lighting manufacturer is known for its avant-garde designs?
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Which company is renowned for its transparency, lightness, and ethereal designs?
Which company is renowned for its transparency, lightness, and ethereal designs?
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'Porro' was established in which small town of Italy?
'Porro' was established in which small town of Italy?
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Which company is known for its storytelling through light and beauty, fusing glassmaking tradition with cutting-edge design and innovation?
Which company is known for its storytelling through light and beauty, fusing glassmaking tradition with cutting-edge design and innovation?
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Who is known as 'the poet of light,' famous for whimsical, sophisticated, and imaginative lighting designs since the 1960s?
Who is known as 'the poet of light,' famous for whimsical, sophisticated, and imaginative lighting designs since the 1960s?
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Which company is a Danish furniture brand recognized for defining Nordic design with organic shapes, natural materials, and exquisite craftsmanship?
Which company is a Danish furniture brand recognized for defining Nordic design with organic shapes, natural materials, and exquisite craftsmanship?
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Which company enlivens interiors with bold, elegant, and modern 'floorwear' designs?
Which company enlivens interiors with bold, elegant, and modern 'floorwear' designs?
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'The poet of light' has won which of the following design accolades?
'The poet of light' has won which of the following design accolades?
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'Floorwear' refers to the exclusive, specific, and refined offerings of which company?
'Floorwear' refers to the exclusive, specific, and refined offerings of which company?
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Glas Italia is renowned for creating which of the following products entirely made of glass?
Glas Italia is renowned for creating which of the following products entirely made of glass?
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Ingo Maurer is known for inspiring emotions through the use of which element?
Ingo Maurer is known for inspiring emotions through the use of which element?
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What does Fritz Hansen unify in their iconic objects?
What does Fritz Hansen unify in their iconic objects?
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Study Notes
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Living Divani: Established in 1969 by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti in Anzano del Parco, Italy, with a focus on balanced aesthetics, quiet elegance, and stylistic individuality in upholstered furnishings.
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Piero Lissoni: Joined Living Divani in 1988 as art director and designer, shaping the brand's style with furniture, storage units, and carpets.
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MDF Italia: Established in 1992 in Mariano Comense, Italy, with a focus on emotional depth and precise forms, creating diverse pieces for various spaces.
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Umberto Cassina: Became owner of MDF Italia in 2013, expanding the brand's sensory, emotional, and cultural dimensions.
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Minimal: Established in 2013 in San Fior, Italy, with a focus on simplicity and reducing modern kitchen elements to their most essential for clean lines and timeless forms.
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Moroso: Founded in 1952 in San Fior, Italy, by Agostino Moroso, now led by Roberto Moroso and Patrizia Moroso, known for excellent, ingenious, and visionary design.
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Paola Lenti: Established in 1994 in Meda, Italy, with an initial focus on textiles and materials research, now creating melodious environments with vibrant, expressive colors.
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Poltrona Frau: Founded in 1912 in Turin, Italy, by Renzo Frau, focusing on elegance, sophistication, and refined design for the most discerning customers.
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Fritz Hansen: Danish furniture brand with a rich history of over 150 years, known for defining Nordic design with organic shapes, natural materials, and exquisite craftsmanship.
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Collaborated with pioneers of design like Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjaerholm, and Hans J. Wegner, and contemporary designers such as Piero Lissoni, Cecilie Manz, and Nendo.
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Widely recognized as a leader in good design, shaping Danish design tradition with iconic objects that unify form and function.
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Glas Italia: Italian glass manufacturing company, renowned for its transparency, lightness, and ethereal designs since 1972.
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Collaborated with visionary designers, including Piero Lissoni, Shiro Kuramata, and Philippe Starck, to create innovative glass products for residential, commercial, and contract sectors.
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Known for its passion for glass and its remarkable production techniques, Glas Italia creates doors, wall partitions, decorative accessories, and award-winning furnishings made entirely of glass.
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Ingo Maurer: German lighting designer, known as “the poet of light,” famous for his whimsical, sophisticated, and imaginative designs since the 1960s.
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Awarded numerous design accolades, including the Royal Designers for Industry and the Compasso d’Oro, Ingo Maurer's designs inspire and invoke emotions through the use of light.
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kymo: German carpet company that enlivens interiors with bold, elegant, and modern designs, known as “floorwear” for their exclusive, specific, and refined offerings.
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Lasvit: Czech glassmaking company, founded in 2007, known for its storytelling through light and beauty, fusing glassmaking tradition with cutting-edge design and innovation.
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Test your knowledge of Fritz Hansen design with this quiz! Learn about iconic pieces such as the Arco Floor Lamp, Taccia Table Lamp, and Aim Pendant Lamp designed by Piero Lissoni and Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Explore the rich history and craftsmanship of Fritz Hansen, a leading Nordic design brand.
