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Carlo Mollino: The Eccentric Visionary of Italian Design

Jan. 25, 2025 in Travel & Destinations by Charlotte Sinclair

Carlo Mollino (1905–1973) was far more than a famed Italian architect—he was also a photographer, skier, racing driver, pilot, and an unforgettable eccentric figure. Renowned for his groundbreaking furniture and visionary buildings, his creations are hailed as part of Italy’s “gold reserve” of design, epitomized by the celebrated Royal Opera House in Turin.