DESIGNER
Andrea Branzi
Andrea Branzi (1938-2023) was an architect and designer who lived in Milan. He co-founded Archizoom Associati (1964-1974), a vanguard group whose projects are now in the collections of the Centre Georges Pompidou and others. Branzi also co-founded Domus Academy, the first international postgraduate design school. He worked in industrial design, architecture, and urban planning, and was a professor at Politecnico di Milano. He received a Compasso d'Oro for his career in 1987.
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.