DESIGNER
Gino Colombini and Ernesto Guzzetti

Gino Colombini (1915–1991) was a renowned Italian industrial architect, known for his transformative work in furniture design. After working with Franco Albini in Milan from 1933 to 1952, Colombini became the technical director at Kartell in 1953, revolutionizing everyday objects with a focus on functionality and accessibility. He won several Compasso d’Oro awards for his innovative designs. He also collaborated with Ernesto Guzzetti on projects for Lamperti 1970.