Vico Magistretti

Of all the great Italian masters, Vico Magistretti is perhaps the most difficult to define. A somewhat reclusive figure, he thrived on simplicity and elegance, designing everything from experimental cities to elegant mid-century lighting. While flexible in his output, he remained uncompromising in his belief that design should aspire to endurance rather than extravagance, a philosophy that would go on to shape the careers of contemporary figures such as Jasper Morrison and Konstantin Gricic.