Sergio Mazza

Sergio Mazza (Milan, 1931) is one of the leading figures of post-war Italian design. After studying architecture in Lausanne, he began his professional career and, in 1959, co-founded Artemide with Ernesto Gismondi, helping establish one of the world's most influential lighting companies. Among his best-known designs are the Alfa (1959) and Delta (1960) lamps, the latter receiving an Honourable Mention at the Compasso d'Oro Award in 1960. From 1961 onwards, Mazza collaborated closely with architect Giuliana Gramigna at Studio SMC, creating furniture and industrial design projects for companies including Arflex, Cinova, Poltrona Frau, Quattrifolio, Valenti, Formica, and Olivari. His most representative works include the Mida armchair, the Bacco bar cabinet, the Toga chair, and the Sergesto bookcase for Artemide. Alongside his design practice, he served as co-editor of the magazine Ottagono from its founding until 1988, contributing significantly to the dissemination of contemporary design culture. His works are part of the permanent collections of major international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.