Milanese designer and architect, Vico Magistretti was a key figure in 20th-century Italian design. Trained at the Polytechnic University of Milan, he began his career in the post-war period, standing out for a vision that combined functionality, elegance, and a deep understanding of materials. He created pieces that are now icons of industrial design, such as the Eclisse and Atollo lamps, or the Carimate chair, collaborating with emblematic brands like Artemide, Cassina, and De Padova.

His style, sober and essential, was characterized by a search for simplicity without giving up formal poetry. Magistretti also left a strong mark as a teacher, influencing generations of designers from his professorship at the Royal College of Art in London.

Throughout his career, he received multiple awards, including the Compasso d’Oro, and his work is part of permanent collections such as that of the MoMA in New York.