Donato D'Urbino (Italy) mid-century furniture

Donato D'Urbino (born 1935) is an Italian industrial designer, architect, and urban planner. He is best known for his work with Jonathan De Pas and Paolo Lomazzi as part of the design collective De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi.

The trio was born in Milan in the 1930s and began their collaboration in the mid-1960s. They were at the forefront of the Italian design movement known as Radical Design, which challenged traditional design conventions and embraced new materials and technologies.

De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi's work is characterized by its playful and innovative use of form, colour, and materials. Their designs are often described as pop, futuristic, and even kitschy. Some of their most iconic pieces include the Blow armchair (1967), the Joe armchair (1970), and the Sciangai coat stand (1973).

In addition to furniture, De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi also designed temporary architecture, exhibitions, and urban planning more... projects. They were involved in the design of the Italian pavilion for the World Fair in Osaka in 1970 and the exhibition "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1972.

D'Urbino has continued to work as a designer since the death of De Pas in 1991. He is still active today and his work can be found in the collections of major museums around the world. His work has had a significant impact on the development of Italian design. His innovative and playful designs have inspired generations of designers and continue to be popular with collectors today.

D'Urbino’s notable awards and achievements include the Compasso d'Oro award (1979), and the BIO award in Ljubljana (1982). He was a   Member of the Association of Industrial Design, a jury member in numerous design competitions and a collaborator with Quattrocchio since 1980 less...