Carlo Mollino on Classicdesign.it

Carlo Mollino, one of the most eclectic figures in the Italian artistic landscape, has left an indelible mark on the worlds of design and architecture. An architect, designer, photographer, and even an aviator, his multifaceted career was characterized by extraordinary versatility and an unmistakable artistic vision.

In the 1940s, Mollino embarked on his career as an interior designer and designer, but his influence extended far beyond these boundaries. His complex personality and ability to navigate various disciplines made him a unique figure in the 20th-century Italian art scene.

Mollino's masterpiece, the 1939 building of the Società Ippica Torinese, is just one of the many highlights of his career. After a six-year hiatus marked by a profound personal crisis, Mollino resumed his activity, giving us iconic architectural works such as the Auditorium Rai in Turin, the Chamber of Commerce in Turin, and the Regio Teatro dell'Opera.

However, it is in the field of interior design that Mollino's eclecticism is most tangibly expressed. His experimental vision of the home as a "unitary organism" is reflected in his furniture designs, where each component is intrinsically important. His works, exhibited in prestigious museums such as the MoMA in New York and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, represent a fusion of futuristic, decadent, rationalist, surrealist, metaphysical, and organic influences.

Carlo Mollino's legacy also lives on through his furnishings, unique pieces characterized by sinuous lines, disruptive elements, and sculptural elegance. Celebrated tables like the Arabesque (1949) and the Reale (1948), the Cavour desk (1949), the Ardea armchair (1946), and the Milo mirror (1938) have become emblems of his creative genius.

Today, through an exclusive collaboration with Zanotta, the company has made Mollino's works accessible, offering a unique opportunity to bring home authentic design icons. Explore the collection and immerse yourself in Carlo Mollino's visionary universe, where each piece tells a story of innovation, aesthetics, and mastery.