Gae Aulenti

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Gae Aulenti is one of the most authoritative figures of twentieth-century Italian design and architecture

Known as the " lady of design ," she has created groundbreaking projects thanks to their timeless elegance, attention to detail, and a vision capable of blending art, functionality, and innovation. At Kasa-Store, we celebrate her talent through some of the creations that have marked the history of design:

Bat Lamp (1965)

Designed for Martinelli Luce, it's a global design icon. Its telescopic metal frame and wing-shaped diffuser make it instantly recognizable.

King Sun Lamp (1967)

A dramatic luminous disc that reflects light with great visual impact, perfect for environments with a strong character.

April Chair (1964)

Foldable, practical, and refined, it is an example of how Aulenti has combined democratic design and functionality.

Jumbo Coffee Table (1965)

Made of solid marble, it is a sculptural piece of furniture that combines luxury and essential geometry.

Locus Solus armchair (1964)

With its ironic and colorful lines, it expresses the designer's more experimental side.

Gae Aulenti 's style is distinguished by the use of authentic materials ( marble, glass, metal ), the ability to infuse character into even the most simple spaces, and a design approach that is still considered revolutionary today. With Gae Aulenti's products, every space acquires an aura of prestige and refinement, perfect for those who love signature design and want to furnish with iconic pieces .

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Gae Aulenti

A true icon for all designers

Born in 1927 in Udine, Gae Aulenti trained in schools in Florence and Turin. After the war he moved to Milan to study at the Milan Polytechnic, graduating in 1953. At the beginning of his career he worked with the staff of "Casabella-Continuità" under the direction of Ernesto Nathan Rogers. He subsequently participated in the Neo-Liberty movement in response to the trends of previous decades and the organic approach of another group of architects gravitating around Bruno Zevi. In this first period, Aulenti designed the Sgargul 1962 rocking chair for Poltronova, inspired by the Thonet rocking armchair n. 1, made 100 years earlier; and the Locus Solus 1964 garden chairs.

Gae Aulenti an inspiration for all contemporary designers

Her interest in design leads her to collaborate with renowned companies, designing furnishing accessories that have become iconic, using different and innovative materials. The creations range from the April folding chair by Zanotta 1964 to the Jumbo marble table for Knoll 1965, to the 4794 chair in polyurethane for Kartell 1974, up to the table with wheels for Fontana Arte 1980, inspired by an industrial style and now found in the collection at MoMA . Aulenti dedicated himself to furnishing and interior renovations; this period led her to collaborate with Olivetti, who renovated the showroom in Paris in 1966-1967, taking care of both the architectural and design aspects with the famous Pipistrello lamp by Martinelli Luce. In 1972 he contributed to the exhibition "Italy: the new Domestic Landscape" by Emilio Ambasz at the MoMa in New York; giving rise to the notoriety of many Italian professionals. In the 70s he collaborated with Luca Ronconi and the Prato Theater Design Laboratory, creating the sets. In the 1980s he designed museum installations such as the Musée d'Orsay 1980-1986, the Musée National d'Art Moderne at the Center Pompidou 1982-1985 in Paris and the renovation of Palazzo Grassi in Venice 1985-1986. Redesigned of Piazzale Cadorna in Milan 2000 and the renovation of the Palavela in Turin for the 2006 Winter Olympics