Driven by his belief that beautiful surroundings can heighten the enjoyment of even mundane everyday rituals, Italian architect and industrial designer Antonio Citterio creates furniture that combines sophisticated form with functionality. Citterio’s timeless neoclassical-inspired chairs, outdoor furniture, desks and other pieces have earned him a place among the most influential furniture designers working in his native country.
Born in 1950 in Meda, Citterio grew up just a stone's throw away from the artistic hub of Milan. In 1972, at just 22 years old, he opened his first design studio and designed a chair for the La Rinascente department store while completing his studies in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Citterio established a partnership with famed furniture designer Terry Dwan, and the pair worked together during the 1980s and 1990s, designing striking buildings in European cities as well as Japan. He is currently chairperson at an interior design and architecture firm with fellow architect Patricia Viel and eight other partners.
Citterio taught at the Università della Svizzera Italiana in Mendrisio, Switzerland, from 2006 to 2016. He holds art director roles for high-end furniture manufacturers Maxalto, Arclinea and Azucena, and today, Citterio lounge chairs, sofas and other furnishings are in hotels all over the world. Citterio’s work is synonymous with luxury, and has yielded collaborations with reputable brands such as Kartell, Knoll, Flexform, Vitra and B&B Italia. His Sity seating collection for the latter and kitchen furnishings for Arclinea are among his best-known innovations.
Citterio has received many awards and accolades for his design work, including the Compasso d’Oro. He was also given the title of “Royal Designer for Industry” by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts in 2008.
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Angolar Armchair "Baia" design Antonio Citterio e Paolo Nava for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio
Located in taranto, IT
ara angular armchair model "baia", design Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for b & b Italia, 1970s polyurethane structure with padded fabric cover a...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,972Sale Price|30% Off
Baisity leather armchair designer A. Citterio for B&B Italia 1980's
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage 1980s Baisity armchair in two-tone burgundy red and English green leather. The chair is in good overall condition with normal signs of use of time.
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 B&B Italia Maxalto Apta Imprimatur leather armchairs by Antonio Citteri
By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two Apta Imprimatur leather armchairs in a warm brown leather tone are both in excellent condition. The leather shows only a small surface scratch on the outer side of the lowe...
Leather
B&B Italia Maxalto Apta Imprimatur leather armchair by Antonio Citterio, 1999
By Antonio Citterio, Maxalto
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Apta Imprimatur leather armchair in a warm brown leather tone is in excellent condition. The leather is flawless, exhibits the highest quality as expected from the manufacturer,...
Leather
Kalos Armchair by Antonio Citterio in Brown Velvet
By Antonio Citterio
Located in London, England
Height: 88cm Width: 71cm Depth: 82cm Seat Height: 38cm Designer: Antonio Citterio Date: 1970s Materials: Regent Pecan Velvet by Yarn Collective, wood. Description: Upholstered in Regent Pecan velvet by Yarn Collective. The Kalos armchair...
Velvet, Wood
Set of 4 "Iuta" Swivel Armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian design - decoration - Vintage Dimensions: 63 x 56 cm - Height: 77 cm - Seat height: 44 cm - Armrest height: 64 cm Frame: Polished chrome-plated steel Materials: Steel and l...
Steel
Antonio Citterio, pair of armchairs mod. Baisity for B&B Italia, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
A pair of armchairs in black leather by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, a classic post-modern design. A geometric interplay of tubes, a thick disk, the square and castors gives the...
Metal
Flexform Feel Good Armchair by Antonio Citterio, Leather and Walnut Base
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Feel Good Armchair is known for its timeless, classic, and contemporary design. This model is a medium brown soft Nabuk leather and has a wooden base with feet in canaletto walnu...
Leather, Walnut
$2,044Sale Price|50% Off
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Pony Hair Leather J.J. Armchair
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
A stunning piece of modern design, the J.J Armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia is the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary. Using contrasting materials, th...
Ash, Leather
Italian modern white fabric wood folding deckchair Tripolina by Citterio, 1970s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white fabric wood folding deckchair Tripolina by Citterio, 1970s Folding deckchair mod. Tripolina. The ivory white fabric shell fits into the structure, which is made ...
Metal
Italian 21st Century White Metal Steel Web Armchairs by Citterio for B&B, 2000s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian 21st century White metal and steel Web armchairs by Citterio for B&B, 2000s Pair of Web chairs in chromed steel. The rectangular backrest and seat ...
Metal, Steel
Pair of B&B Italia Florence Armchairs by Antonio Citterio, Blue and Ochre
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A distinctive pair of Florence lounge armchairs designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. The chairs feature sculptural, gently curved silhouettes with enveloping arms and ge...
Stainless Steel
$1,497 / item
Antonio Citterio Arm Chairs Flexform Italy 1970
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of armchairs by Antonio Citterio and manufactured in Italy by Flexform in 1970. The frame itself is made out of beech wood and has a rattan cladding running on both inside ...
Fabric, Rattan, Beech
$2,469Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of B&B Italia Maxalto Imprimatur Antonio Citterio Armchairs
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of high back B&B Italia hand made in Italy Maxalto Imprimatur armchairs designed by Antonio Citterio RRP £6000. The chairs ar...
Chrome, Nickel
2006 Visasoft Stacking Armchair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in Tan Leather
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Visasoft stacking armchair (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair), designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2002. The cantilevered fram...
Steel
Antonio Citterio, Armchair mod. Baisity for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
“Baisity” armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B, with red fabric cushions. Metal frame upholstered in black leather.
Metal
Steel Armchair "Web" Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare "web" armchair designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Chromed steel structure, seat and back in metal mesh, silicone feet Measure cm. height 70 cm, width 65 ...
Steel
Flexform Guscio Soft Armchair by Antonio Citterio, Fabric and Walnut Base
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Guscio Soft Armchair has a fabric grey color upholstery and wooden base with feet in solid canaletto walnut. This armchair is perfect for almost any setting and is made with mate...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,903 / item
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Armchair
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Armchair For Cassina A small armchair that conveys warmth and comfort through carefully curated fine craftsmanship details. In this creation by Antonio Cit...
Metal
Flexform Happy-Hour Armchair by Antonio Citterio in Dark Brown Leather
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Happy-Hour armchair's seat, arm, and backrest is upholstered in leather dark brown cowhide and its legs have a metal burnished frame. Piping in a dark color called Grosgrain that add...
Metal
Slope Back Modern Italian Lounge Chair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This luxurious contemporary modern lounge chair was designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. An unusual Italian design that boasts extremely low sloping arm rests and a chrom...
Chrome
Solo Armchairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy, 2002
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, these Solo armchairs exemplify a rigorous yet understated approach to contemporary seating. The softl...
Chrome
$2,665 / item
Pair of Tripolina Chairs – Citterio, Early 1970s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Tripolina Chairs – Citterio, Early 1970s An elegant pair of Tripolina chairs, an iconic design originally patented by Joseph B. Fenby in 1877 and later made famous through l...
Fabric, Wood
$7,046 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
Metal
Set of Four "California" Armchairs by Antonio Sibau
By A. Sibau, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four dining armchairs in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright by A. Sibau produced in Manzano, Italy Made of beechwood with cherry fini...
Beech, Cherry
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Brown Velvet Richard Ottoman
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 2016, the Richard sofa collection is a fantastic example of contemporary Italian design. Constructed from a tubular st...
Fabric
$7,200
H 30.31 in W 61 in D 25.98 in
Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italy, 1982. Elegant chaise lounge featuring a leather upholstered steel-frame and backrest, a black leather cushion and a leather mattress...
Steel, Aluminum
$2,044Sale Price|50% Off
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Pony Hair Leather J.J. Armchair
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
A stunning piece of modern design, the J.J Armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia is the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary. Using contrasting materials, th...
Ash, Leather
$905Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
Side Chairs - B&B Italia Iuta by Antonio Citterio
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Pair of white metal mesh and fabric B&B Italia Iuta side chairs by Antonio Citterio. Antonia Citterio’s work encompasses furniture, architecture and interiors and spans the last 30 years; most notably with B&B Italia, Vitra and Kartell. The Iuta collection is a B&B Italia icon that dates back to the late 1980s and has been produced and re-introduced over the years in a number of versions. The seating range uses...
Steel, Chrome
Baisity lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Athens, Attiki
Black leather lounge chair Baisity designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s The Baisity armchair has some unique design features. The front is raised on castors, the back ...
Leather
$4,345
H 32.68 in W 87.01 in D 39.77 in
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Athens, Attiki
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s. Original fabric with extraordinary paisley pattern and leather. Excellent condition
Leather, Fabric, Silk
$3,000
H 16 in W 75 in D 30 in
B&B Italia Chocolate Brown Leather Chaise by Antonio Citterio_Diesis Daybed
By Antonio Citterio
Located in New York, NY
Diesis Daybed in Brown Leather by B&B Italia A sophisticated and contemporary piece, this daybed is upholstered in rich brown leather and remains in excellent condition. Designed wi...
Leather
$5,951
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 53.15 in
B&B Italia Diesis Chaise Longue by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, Italy, 1979
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia, Paolo Nava
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
An iconic Diesis chaise longue designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava for B&B Italia. Originally introduced in 1979, the Diesis collection is considered one of the defining achi...
Aluminum
$6,800
H 29.93 in W 60.63 in D 28.35 in
Citterio "Sity" Chaise Lounge for B&B Italia in Black Leather on Black Leather
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Strikingly chic and elegant chaise lounge by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. One of the most desirable and rare pieces of the Sity range from 1986. Thi...
Steel
$5,750 / set
H 31.75 in W 21 in D 20.25 in
Set of Three "Fulgens" Counter Stools by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous set of three contemporary "Fulgens" counter stools, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto, circa 2000s. The stools are truly exceptional pieces of furniture...
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
2er Set B&B Italia / Maxalto Stühle Antonio Citterio Sedia Solo Stuhl
By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne und sehr gepflegte Sedia Solo Stühle von B&B Italia / Maxalto zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Antonio Citterio, einem der bekanntesten Designer un...
Metal
Vitra Repos Armchair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Repos Armchair by Vitra, a luxurious addition to any living space. This stunning armchair features a sleek and modern design, crafted with the highest quality materia...
Metal
Original Vitra Grand Repos Sessel Antonio Citterio Leder cognac
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra Grand Repos Sessel in cognac-farbenem Leder zum Verkauf an. Der Sessel befindet ich in einem nahezu neuwertigen Z...
Steel
Vitra Grand Repos Armchair and Ottoman by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the epitome of comfort and style - the Vitra Grand Repos Armchair and Ottoman. This luxurious duo exudes elegance and sophistication, maki...
Aluminum
Vitra Repos Armchair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Repos Armchair by Vitra, a luxurious addition to any living space. This stunning armchair features a sleek and modern design, crafted with the highest quality materia...
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in
The BAISITY armchair designed by Antonio Citterio. Italy, B&B Italia, 1987.
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Fully leather-covered lounge chair by Citterio with two loose feather-filled cushions, upholstered in new cream-coloured linen. The leather is light brown/ rusty orange and is blind-...
Leather, Linen
Diesis armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Diesis armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1970s, Armchair with metal and leather frame and upholstery covered in brown fabric, trademark present. Excellent condition measu...
Steel
B&B Italia AC Lounge Armchair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the stunning AC Lounge Armchair by renowned designer Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This luxurious armchair is the epitome of style and comfort, featuring a sleek and m...
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Coppia poltrone-letto mod. Poppy Antonio Citterio Paolo Nava per 4p Italy 1970
By Paolo Nava, Antonio Citterio
Located in Catania, IT
Rara coppia di poltrone-letto modello Poppy in tessuto elasticizzato rosso disegnata da Antonio Citterio e Paolo Nava per 4p Italy negli anni 70 Rarissima poltrona iconica di grande ...
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Italian Two Novecento Armchairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Moroso, 2000
By Antonio Citterio, Moroso
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Novecento Moroso armchair by Antonio Citterio is made of fireproof cold-foamed foam, with an internal steel structure. Novecento Moroso, with wooden structure covered in non-defo...
Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 43.31 in
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Mart Relax Mprn_1 Brown Leather Swivel Armchair
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 2003, the Mart reclining lounge chair is a fantastic example of modern design. The sinuous silhouette is created through th...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 23.04 in D 24.41 in
2x Armchair and 1x Stool Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Two arm chairs / folding chairs and one stool. Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, designed in 1996. Made in black leather and steel.
Steel