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Farewell to Cini Boeri, the lady of design protagonist of post-World War II creativity
10 September 2020
Cini Boeri, Milanese architect and designer, one of the most significant female personalities in the world of design since the second half of the last century, passed away at 96
Graduated from the Milan Politecnico in 1951,
began her independent professional activity in 1963 dealing with architecture and design. Pupil and collaborator of , after a long collaboration with , she chose to deal with civil architecture and industrial design, designing in Italy and abroad. His stylistic code was the rigor and cleanliness of the forms. Among the particularities of the great designer she studied the functionality of the space and the psychological relationships between man and the environment. After teaching at the Milan Politecnico, she lectured in the largest universities in the world. Several of his creations are present in museums and international exhibitions and are winners of numerous awards.One of the best known and most representative products of his production is the
sofa by , a model designed in 1968 that revolutionized the furniture sector of those years, a piece that has now remained an "evergreen". The sofa, which is characterized by a completely removable quilted cover, earned the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1979.Cini Boeri designed objects that have now become essential elements of our current domestic panorama: the
armchair, the curved sofa, both for ; the table for ; the transparent Ghost armchair for ; the Feltro chandelier for ; the Bebop sofa for .Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest trends in design and our experts' tips about furnishing and to not miss our exclusive and reserved promotions! Do you need help? Our design service is at your disposal to help you decorate your home with a unique style: your own. Contact us sending an email to [email protected] or calling +39.090.6258945.
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