VINTAGE DESIGN STORIES
1960S–1970S

Design that talks back

Stories behind objects, movements and makers.

Our journal explores vintage design from the 1960s and 70s — from Space Age experimentation to modernist clarity, with a focus on molded plastics, synthetic materials and the new domestic landscapes they made possible. Objects designed for serial production, yet capable of strong identity through form, color and proportion.

From iconic designers to overlooked details, each story offers a way to read objects more precisely and place them with intention in contemporary spaces.

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White 1970s Lipstick floor mirror by Rodolfo Bonetto alongside a black plastic chair by Gae Aulenti for Kartell in an architectural interior
An iconic 1970s Space Age mirror by Rodolfo Bonetto, the Lipstick Mirror combines molded plastic, sculptural form and functional design
Harvey Guzzini lamps defined a new way of thinking about light in the 1960s and 70s — where plastic, form
Rare set of five red La Linea ceramic figurines by Osvaldo Cavandoli, Italy 1960s 1970s
Explore the history of Osvaldo Cavandoli's iconic character La Linea, from its famous Lagostina commercials to rare mid-century ceramic sculptures
Green Mirror Kartell Anna Castelli Design 1960s
Discover the bold aesthetic of 1970s design mirrors. From Kartell's molded plastic masterpieces to rare sculptural pieces by Carrara &
retro sixties lighting
How 60s lamp design revolutionized lighting. An exciting article on the shapes, colors and materials of these retro and artistic
Discover the history and legacy of the Pill lamps, designed by Emanuele Ponzio and Cesare Casati in 1969. Known for
MoMA 1972 pix
Explore the groundbreaking MoMA 1972 exhibition Italy: The New Domestic Landscape, which showcased visionary Italian design. Discover how designers like

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