Mario Quarti - FR

Mario Quarti (1901-1974) was the son of a well known cabinet maker and friend of artists. He attended the Politechnic of Milan for his furniture making studies which he later completed in France and England After the death of his father he restructured the family business and soon collaborated with celebrated architects of the period such as Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa and Lancia. He would create a single piece of exquisitel designed furniture down to deesigning a complete house. He used lacquers, etched glass and contrasting materials to create his classically inspired furniture.