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Unknown Classics of the 20th century

We asked legendary designer Mario Gagliardi to tell us some of his choices for lesser known architecture and design gems of the 20th century. Here are his selections, featuring stunning designs from the US, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia. Just amazing! See Mario's own work at https://mariogagliardi.com

Pier Luigi Nervi, Stadio Giovanni Berta, Firenze, 1932

Chair model B407, Gebrüder Thonet, designed by Ferdinand Kramer, 1927

Kuroda Tatsuaki, Sekishitsu laquer box, 1957

Bisiluro da corsa, designed by Carlo Mollino for Enrico Nardi, Torino, 1955

Wear-Ever Tea Kettle, Lurelle Guild, 1932

Carlo Mollino, Theatre chairs for the RAI auditorium, Torino 1951

Earl S. Tupper, Tumblers, 1954

Tatra T-87, 1937, designed by Hans Ledwinka

Teatro Regio, Carlo Mollino 1965

Shabolovka Radio Tower, Vladimir Shukov, Moscow 1922

Kikutake Kionori, Marine City, 1963

Corning Glass, Frying pan, company design, 1942

Peter Schlumbohm, Chemex Coffee maker, 1941

Shabolovka Radio Tower, Vladimir Shukov, Moscow 1922

M.A. Ilyin, Melnikov House, Moscow 1931

Louis Kahn, Traffic study, project Philadelphia, 1952

Kenzo Tange, Hiroshima Peace center, 1955

Pietro Lingeri, Clubhouse at Lake Como, 1931

Gino Levi Montalcini, Mostra Nazionale della Moda, Torino 1932

Bruno Taut, glass pavillon, 1914

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