Sergio Mazza
Italy — b. 1931 — d. 2010
Biography
Sergio Mazza, an Italian designer and architect, left a significant mark in the world of industrial design and lighting. In 1959, he co-founded Artemide with Ernesto Gismondi, contributing to iconic designs such as the ‘Alfa’ lamp in 1959, which combines glass, marble, and metal. He enriched Artemide’s collections with molded fiberglass chairs in the 1960s, which remain popular with collectors today. Mazza is recognized for his functional and elegant creations, blending technological innovation with refined aesthetics. His work helped place Italy at the forefront of the design world...
Sergio Mazza, an Italian designer and architect, left a significant mark in the world of industrial design and lighting. In 1959, he co-founded Artemide with Ernesto Gismondi, contributing to iconic designs such as the ‘Alfa’ lamp in 1959, which combines glass, marble, and metal. He enriched Artemide’s collections with molded fiberglass chairs in the 1960s, which remain popular with collectors today. Mazza is recognized for his functional and elegant creations, blending technological innovation with refined aesthetics. His work helped place Italy at the forefront of the design world.