Vico Magistretti

Born in Milan in 1920, Vico Magistretti rose to success with great speed and entered the world of interior design with iconic designs such as the Artemide Eclisse table lamp and the Nemo Lighting Claritas Floor Lamp . Magistretti's designs perfectly balance design and utility, creating a product that values modern simplicity and the crucial functionality that make his designs classics.

An example of one of his classic designs is the eclisse table lamp that has a simple bold retro style and is available in three striking colours that have become timeless in the world of interior design. Artemide’s Elisse lamp won him the Compasso d’Oro in 1967, one of the many awards he received during his career. However, Magistretti did not stop there, he has produced lots of innovative ideas that meant he very quickly emerged as one of the most influential designers of the time.

This is the reason behind his collaborations with highly acclaimed companies such as Artemide, Kartell and many more.

"To be truly contemporary, one must always have a hand in the past and a hand in the future." - Vico Magistretti