Italian Furniture Design
Vintage hardback survey of postwar Italian furniture design. By Albrecht Bangert, published in 1988. First English edition, 192 pages.
"Covering the years 1945 to 1985, this richly illustrated volume traces the evolution of Italian furniture design through movements such as Archizoom, Alchimia, Memphis, and Radical Design. With 250 images—100 in full color—it profiles key figures including Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ettore Sottsass, and Alessandro Mendini, placing their work within the broader context of technological innovation, architectural influence, and cultural shifts. A detailed yet accessible reference, this book captures the spirit of experimentation and craftsmanship that propelled Italian design to global prominence in the late 20th century."
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Vintage hardback survey of postwar Italian furniture design. By Albrecht Bangert, published in 1988. First English edition, 192 pages.
"Covering the years 1945 to 1985, this richly illustrated volume traces the evolution of Italian furniture design through movements such as Archizoom, Alchimia, Memphis, and Radical Design. With 250 images—100 in full color—it profiles key figures including Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ettore Sottsass, and Alessandro Mendini, placing their work within the broader context of technological innovation, architectural influence, and cultural shifts. A detailed yet accessible reference, this book captures the spirit of experimentation and craftsmanship that propelled Italian design to global prominence in the late 20th century."
