Angelo Mangiarotti

In 1948, Angelo Mangiarotti obtained a degree in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. In 1948 he participated on the preparation of the VIII Triennale di Milano, a collaboration that he repeated in 1951 for the IX edition of the exhibition. After a brief but intense experience in the United States (in 1953 and 1954), Mangiarotti returned to his home city to open his own design studio with fellow architect Bruno Morassutti in 1955. Their aim was to create industrial design products and oversee the redevelopment, restoration and construction of residential and public buildings. Their collaboration lasted a relatively short time, ending in 1960. During his stay in the U.S., Mangiarotti came into contact with important names on the international scene such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe and Konrad Wachsmann. In 1957 he participated in the construction of the Feltre district in Milan. Two years later he produced the first version of one of his most famous industrial design objects: the “59” chair. Over the years, his activity as a designer continued while he progressed as an architect. Throughout the years he kept teaching while still designing. His works for the Italian company Vistosi are also famous, such as the Giogali chandelier designed in 1967, one of the artist’s most memorable works. He published a book called “In nome dell’architettura” in 1987.