Vico Magistretti (1920 – 2006 was an influential Italian architect and designer known for his significant contributions to mid-century furniture design. He was born on October 6, 1920, in Milan, Italy, into a family of architects. His father, Pier Giulio Magistretti, was a prominent architect, and his grandfather, Cesare Magistretti, was an esteemed furniture designer.

Magistretti studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in 1945. Following his studies, he joined his father's architectural firm, where he gained valuable experience in architectural design and construction. In the 1950s, Magistretti began exploring furniture design and quickly made a name for himself as a leading figure in the field. His designs were characterized by a harmonious combination of form, function, and simplicity. He embraced the principles of modernism and sought to create furniture that was both aesthetically pleasing and practical for everyday use.

Throughout his career, Magistretti collaborated with more...

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Vico Magistretti a pair of Dalu table lamps for Artemide, white…

Vico Magistretti a pair of Dalu table lamps for Artemide, white thermoplastic integrated shade and body with moulded manufacturer details to reverse. Italy, designed 1965, 26 cm high, 18 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), pair of Dalu lamps,…

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), pair of Dalu lamps, designed c. 1960 / c. 2020, manufactured by Artemide, composed of black moulded polycarbonate body, with spherical shade (2), height 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A Vico Magistretti Dalu lamp for Artemide, designed 1960, white…

A Vico Magistretti Dalu lamp for Artemide, designed 1960, white moulded plastic with spherical shade, 25 cm high, 13 cm deep

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Atollo table lamp, model…

Vico Magistretti Atollo Table Lamp by Oluce

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Atollo table lamp, model 239, designed 1977, manufactured by Oluce, aluminium with black and white finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 50 cm diameter 38 cm. Provenance: DeDece. Private Collection, Point…

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Atollo table lamp, model…

Vico Magistretti Atollo Table Lamp, Oluce, 1977

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Atollo table lamp, model 239, designed 1977, manufactured by Oluce, aluminium with black and white finish, retains manufacturer's label, height 50 cm diameter 38 cm. Provenance: DeDece. Private Collection, Point…

A pair of Vico Magistretti 'Dui' sconces for Artemide, 1970s.…

Vico Magistretti Dui Sconces for Artemide, 1970s

A pair of Vico Magistretti 'Dui' sconces for Artemide, 1970s. Made from white metal and plastic. In original boxes, height 27 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 9 cm

Three Vico Magistretti 'Dui' sconces for Artemide, 1970s. Made…

Vico Magistretti 'Dui' Sconces for Artemide

Three Vico Magistretti 'Dui' sconces for Artemide, 1970s. Made from black metal and plastic. In original boxes, height 27 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 9 cm

A pair of Vico Magistretti 'Dui' sconces for Artemide, 1970s.…

Vico Magistretti 'Dui' Sconces for Artemide

A pair of Vico Magistretti 'Dui' sconces for Artemide, 1970s. Made from white metal and plastic. In original boxes, height 27 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 9 cm

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' table lamp for Artemide, opaque white…

Vico Magistretti's 'Dalu' Table Lamp for Artemide

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' table lamp for Artemide, opaque white plastic. Italy, designed 1969, 29 cm high, 19 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' table lamp for Artemide, red…

Vico Magistretti's Red 'Dalu' Table Lamp by Artemide

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' table lamp for Artemide, red transparent lamp (brand new in original box). Italy, designed 1969, 29 cm high, 19 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' lamp for Artemide, white plexiglass…

Vico Magistretti's 'Dalu' Lamp for Artemide

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' lamp for Artemide, white plexiglass with playful interpretation of form and balance. Italy, designed 1963, 8 cm high, 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' desk lamp for Artemide, orange moulded…

Orange Vico Magistretti Desk Lamp for Artemide

Vico Magistretti 'Dalu' desk lamp for Artemide, orange moulded thermoplastic material, Italy, designed 1960s, 26 cm high, 9 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Vico Magistretti 'Tikal' table lamp for Fontana Arte, blue…

Blue Enamelled Aluminum Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti

Vico Magistretti 'Tikal' table lamp for Fontana Arte, blue enamelled aluminium, Italy, c 1990s, 21 cm high, 20 cm deep

Vico Magistretti table 'Mezzachimera' lamp for Artemide, white…

Vico Magistretti Mezzachimera Table Lamp

Vico Magistretti table 'Mezzachimera' lamp for Artemide, white plastic and metal, international plug, Italy, designed 1969, 80 cm high, 22 cm wide, 19 cm deep

A Vico Magistretti Mezzachimera table lamp, originally designed…

Mezzachimera Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti

A Vico Magistretti Mezzachimera table lamp, originally designed in 1970, the Mezzachimera table lamp is a smaller accomplice to the Chimera floor light. Sitting on a base of white painted metal, the gentle folds of heat-curved opal methacrylate shield the…

Vico Magistretti pair of 'Teti' for Artemide, 8 cm high, 14 cm…

Vico Magistretti's Teti Pair for Artemide

Vico Magistretti pair of 'Teti' for Artemide, 8 cm high, 14 cm deep

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Chimera floor lamp,…

Chimera Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Chimera floor lamp, designed c. 1970, manufactured by Artemide, white acrylic, on circular black metal base, height 185 cm

Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' desk lamp for Artemide, orange…

Vico Magistretti's 'Eclisse' Desk Lamp, Italy 1967

Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' desk lamp for Artemide, orange painted metal, Italy, designed 1967, 18 cm high, 12w

Two Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' table lamps for Artemide, white…

Pair of Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' Table Lamps

Two Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' table lamps for Artemide, white painted metal, Italy, designed 1967, 18 cm high, 12 cm deep

Vico Magistretti lamp for Artemide, Transparent red plastic,…

Dalu Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

Vico Magistretti lamp for Artemide, Transparent red plastic, Dalu re-edition, designed 1963, Italy

Vico Magistretti by Artemide 'Dalu' lamp, a black moulded…

Vico Magistretti's 'Dalu' Desk Lamp

Vico Magistretti by Artemide 'Dalu' lamp, a black moulded thermoplastic desk lamp, 26 cm high, 18 cm wide, 19 cm deep, c1960s, Italy

A pair of Italian table lights by Vico Magistretti 1967.…

Italian Table Lights by Vico Magistretti for Artemide

A pair of Italian table lights by Vico Magistretti 1967. Manufactured by Artemide, Italy

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), pair of mezza chimera…

Magistretti Chimera Lamps by Artemide, Italy (1969)

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), pair of mezza chimera lamps, c. 1969 manufactured by Artemide, Italy, one-piece molded plastic form on a white enamelled metal base, signed with moulded manufacturer's mark to underside 'Artemide, Made in Italy,…

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), pair of Eclisse lamps,…

Vico Magistretti Eclisse Lamps, Pair, Artemide, Italy

Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), pair of Eclisse lamps, designed 1967 manufactured by Artemide, Italy, polished white finish (2)