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What is Aldo Rossi famous for?
Italian architect and theoretician Aldo Rossi is most famous for advocating for contextual considerations in building construction and the use of limited building types. Known as neo-rationalism, this approach reinvigorated austere classicism. Rossi is also known for his drawings, paintings, furniture design and writings. Find a collection of Aldo Rossi pieces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT
By Aldo Rossi, Alessi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1983 Alessi Original 3cp La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker Italy MINT Iconic, 1983, original 3-cup, " La Conica" Espresso Coffee Maker, model "La Tavola di Babele" ,designed...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel

Espresso coffee machine "La Cupola" by Aldo Rossi for Alessi
By Aldo Rossi, Alessi
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Alessi Italian espresso coffee machine named "La Cupola" (6 cups). Designed by Aldo Rossi in 1988, body in dark gray and brown cast aluminum. The handle is made of burn-resistant ma...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Post-Modern Aldo Rossi Luca Meda “Teatro” Side Chair, Molteni, Italy 1985
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni C
Located in Dronten, NL
An outstanding example of late-20th-century Italian design, this Teatro side chair—created by acclaimed architect Aldo Rossi in collaboration with designer Luca Meda—embodies the ref...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cherry

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup
By Alessi, Aldo Rossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design early production in polished aluminum finish color finish large espresso maker designed by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, circa 1988, six cup capacity the design after Italian c...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Aldo Rossi Teatro Chairs for Molteni, Italy c 1983
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Aldo Rossi Teatro Chairs for Molteni in Green
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern 'Teatro' side chairs in solid beech wood designed by architect Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda and manufactured by Italian furniture company Molteni circa 1980s. These beautiful...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

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