Milan's Design Week 1961-2016: Timeless Icons

LC4 BY CASSINALe Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand / 1928

The chaise longue par excellence, a cult in international design, LC4 puts man at the center. Its tilting movement is regulated by the body of who uses the chair. The real “Machine for Relax” that still stands out for its contemporary design. [+]

TULIP BY KNOLLEero Saarinen / 1957

An icon of contemporary design, Tulip was the first plastic chair with a central pedestal. With its style, it represents a veritable revolution in domestic décor, a symbol of timeless elegance and good taste. [+]

ARCO BY FLOSAchille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1962

An aluminum swiveling and height-adjustable reflector: this is the basic concept behind a cult item of made in Italy design. Arco has an iconic and immediately recognizable line, enhanced by an elegant marble base which can be easily moved by putting a stick into the hole. [+]

TOIO BY FLOSAchille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1962

An exemple of ready-made, Toio was inspired by a car headlight imported from the US and the rings of fishing rods, two unusual objects that create an iconic lamp. Toio is the humorous translation of the English word “toy” and highlights the funny activity of creating by playing with objects. [+]

BALL CHAIR BY ADELTAEero Aarnio, 1963

The Ball Chair was inspired by the geometrical shape that gives it its name and is a veritable “room within a room”, a private space where you can read, make a phone call or simply relax. A symbol of the 60s that is still contemporary today and keeps on mesmerising. [+]

SACCO BY ZANOTTAGatti, Paolini, Teodoro, 1968

Eccentric and unusual, Sacco armchair stands out for its unique shape and design concept. An anatomic object that takes on virtually any shape. [+]

BOCCA BY GUFRAMStudio 65, 1971

Inspired by Salvador Dalì’s portrait of Mae West, painted in 1935, Bocca sofa was designed in 1972 and soon became an icon thanks to Vogue’s commercial that immediately defined it a cult item, a veritable symbol of beauty and a jewel of Pop Art. [+]

MARALUNGA BY CASSINAStudio 65, 1971

Folding headrest, high backrest, maximum comfort:for more than 40 years, Maralunga has been one of the most famous sofas of Italian design. Available in leather, fabric or in the limited edition “Mercurio Vivo”. [+]

ATOLLO BY OLUCEVico Magistretti, 1977

An icon that is perfect for both the home and the office, Atollo is a symbol of projectual rationality. Its secret lays in its geometric shape, that makes it a luminous sculpture from which nothing can be removed to which nothing can be added. [+]

NATHALIE BY FLOUVico Magistretti, 1978

A bed that has made the history of design with its signature bows, a veritable symbol of elegance and comfort. Imitated worldwide, Nathalie is one of the most loved beds of all time. [+]

TOLOMEO BY ARTEMIDEDe Lucchi - Fassina, 1987

Design meets functionality in a lamp that has become an icon of simplicity. Available in a variety of models (table, floor and suspension lamp), Tolomeo is a big family stemmed from the very first lamp designed in 1987. Not just a lamp but a useful tool that can easily meet any needs. [+]

JUICY SALIF BY ALESSI Philippe Starck, 1990

The citrus-squeezer designed by Starck represents a free interpretation of domestic items, that can become real sculptures, more beautiful than functional. In the designer’s words, "It's not meant to squeeze lemons, it is meant to start conversations." Dinamic and essential, Juicy Salif is the perfect example of monomaterial design. [+]

BOURGIE BY KARTELLFerruccio Laviani, 2004

One of Kartell’s best-sellers, Bourgie has an unmistakable style. With the brand’s signature irony, it joins tradition and innovation in a baroque-like structure entirely made of polycarbonate. A decorative lamp that has become a cult icon for both modern and classic environments. [+]

ARCHIBALD BY POLTRONA FRAUJean Marie Massaud, 2009

Elegant and contemporary, Archibald armchair has soon became an icon of Poltrona Frau leather design. Its signature stichings, well-refined details and generous size give it a timeless and unmistakable charm. [+]