DESIGNER
Paolo Rizzatto
Paolo Rizzatto, born in Milan in 1941, is an architect, interior designer, and product designer. After graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1965, he co-founded the lighting company Luceplan in 1978. His designs have been produced by numerous Italian and international companies, including Kartell and Flos. His work has been exhibited and included in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Rizzatto has won several awards, including five Compasso d'Oro prizes.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Ghidini 1961 is an Italian design brand specializing in high-quality brass metalwork. Founded in 1961 as Ghidini Giuseppe Bosco, the company initially produced brass lighting components. In 2016, it was rebranded as Ghidini 1961 to merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, expanding into furniture and decorative objects. The brand collaborates with renowned designers like Stefano Giovannoni and Nika Zupanc. Recent additions to their furniture collection include the Tasca Sofa by Robert Stadler, the modular Mambo Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli, and the Flo Sofa, also by Bozzoli. Ghidini 1961 continues to create timeless, innovative pieces that honor Italy’s metalworking heritage while embracing modern aesthetics.