Carlo Mollino, an Italian architect and designer, was born in Turin on May 6, 1905.
He initially studied engineering before switching to architecture, graduating from the Politecnico di Torino in 1931.
In 1950, he developed furniture with organic themes, utilizing materials such as curved plywood and glass in innovative ways. Many pieces were unique or produced in limited editions.
Among his significant architectural projects are:
The RAI Auditorium in Turin, from 1950 to 1952.
The Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Teatro Regio in Turin, completed in 1973.
He was a professor at the Turin University School of Architecture from 1952 to 1970, teaching Architectural Composition and Decoration.
His works are part of the collections of important design museums such as:
The Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Brooklyn Museum in New York.
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Style 60s
The 1960s style was an expression of the energy and optimism of the era.
As we move through the decade, we see how the influence of Pop Art, the space age, and the hippie counterculture makes itself felt.
Some characteristics are:
The use of thin and tapered legs, with brass or chrome-plated metal ferrules.
Multifunctional furniture.
Use of materials such as laminated wood, metal, glass, and plastic.
Chairs and armchairs with upholstery in striking colors or geometric patterns.
Pendants and floor lamps with organic designs.
Lighting that functions as a work of art.
Geometric and psychedelic patterns on fabrics, wallpapers, and carpets.
The interior design, music, and art of the 1960s left an indelible mark on popular culture
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