Sergio Asti

yer: Milan

Doğmuş: 1926

Ölüm: 2021

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Sergio Asti was an Italian designer and architect, primarily known for his industrial designs for firms such as Artemide, Brionvega, FontanaArte, Gabbianelli, Heller, Knoll, Salviati, and Zanotta. He was born in Milan and received his degree in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. In 1956, he opened his own design studio and became one of the founders of the Associazione per il Disegno Industriale.

Early Career and Notable Designs

While still a student, Asti designed a soda syphon for Saccab, which became an icon of 1950s Italian design. It was nominated for a Compasso d'Oro in 1956, exhibited at the Milan Triennial exhibition in 1957, and later at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He went on to win the Compasso d'Oro in 1962 for his glass vase "Marco" manufactured by Salvati, examples of which are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

• Dada ceramic teapot held in the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Boca stainless steel flatware held in the Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the Cooper Hewitt Museum
• Daruma lamp held in the Museum of Modern Art

Legacy and Impact

Asti's designs have been exhibited at various museums, including the Milan Triennial exhibition, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. His work has also been recognized by the design community, with a nomination for a Compasso d'Oro in 1956 and a win in 1962. Asti's legacy continues to be celebrated, with his designs remaining an important part of Italian design history. Notable works by Sergio Asti can be found on https://Wikioo.org/@/Sergio-Asti, including his iconic soda syphon for Saccab and his glass vase "Marco" manufactured by Salvati. For more information on Sergio Asti, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Asti or explore his designs on https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3BPAV.