Pier Luigi Frighetto on Classicdesign.it

A naturally gifted designer and entrepreneur, Pier Luigi Frighetto entered the world of furniture at a very young age, founding his first upholstered furniture company at just 21 in the province of Vicenza. Since then, his career has been marked by groundbreaking projects, prestigious collaborations, and iconic collections that have helped define a new way of interpreting Italian design.
In the 1980s, he was among the first to introduce Italian manufacturing excellence to the United States, driven by an international vision and an innate ability to anticipate trends. Alongside designing furnishings with a refined and instantly recognizable style, Frighetto has always played the role of talent scout, supporting young designers destined to make their mark on the international creative scene.

His signature is synonymous with ongoing stylistic research, meticulous, tailor-like attention to detail, and deep knowledge of production techniques. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading companies, creating highly successful pieces such as the Elide chair and the Levante sofa for Pianca—both recognized and selected by major industry awards.
Among his most significant ventures is FRIGHETTO & Partners, a creative open network dedicated to architecture and interior design, honored with two Compasso d’Oro Honorable Mentions. A true ideas laboratory, it champions talent and places client needs at the core of every project.