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Born in Milan in 1918, Achille Castiglioni began his career as architect and designer in 1938, in collaboration with his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo. Considered one of the great Masters of Italian design, in the 1950s he was one of the founding members of ADI (Association of Industrial Design). Among the numerous awards, he won the Golden Compass prize eight times. His design career was characterised by an incomparable mix of simplicity, irony and fun, along with a marked curiosity regarding the way objects are put to use, and an interest in new technologies and materials.

Established in 1954, Zanotta is one of the most renowned brands in the history of Italian Design. With his extraordinary talent and drive, Aurelio Zanotta conquered the international scene during the 1960s, thanks to outstanding products that were emblematic both in terms of formal and technological innovation. Created with the collaboration of internationally famous designers and architects, Zanotta's pieces have won numerous awards and are a part of permanent collections in museums throughout the world.