Dueacca Armchair by Franco Poli
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Who Is Franco Poli?
Born: Padua, Italy, in 1950.
Studied art and architecture in Venice, where he met luminaries like Isamu Noguchi and Buckminster Fuller
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.Early Career:
His first industrial design—an innovative piezoelectric lighter—was launched in 1974 and remained in production for decades
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.Professional Roles:
Served as Artistic Director at Bernini S.p.A. from 1979 to 2009
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.In 1986, he contributed to Poltrona Frau’s aerospace division and co-designed the “Forum” office seating collection
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.Academia & Influence:
Founded his own design studio in Venice.
Visiting professor at the International University for Art (Florence), CNR, and Politecnico di Milano
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.Taught design at the Venice Academy of Fine Arts from 1989 to 1996
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.Advocacy & Community Building:
Played a key role in forming the A.D. Veneto and the Italian Chamber of Design, and helped establish a transnational Mediterranean design school in Reggio Calabria under the umbrella of CNAD
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.Recognition & Awards:
His “Flying” chair joined the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum
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.Works are part of prestigious institutions including the Fonds National d’Art Contemporain (Paris), Magma Museum (Roccamonfina), Farnesina Design collection (Rome), and Triennale Museum (Milan)
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.Awards include:
Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Awards (2005, 2007, 2011, 2014)
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.DesignX Australian Design Award (2007)
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.Honorable Mention at the XXI Compasso d’Oro for the LOOM chair by Matteograssi (2008)
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.Notable Projects:
Furnished key reception areas at the Venice Biennials of Art and Architecture between 2007 and 2010, including spaces like Le Bombarde and Caffè Italia
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.Summary
Franco Poli is a pivotal figure in modern Italian design—melding timeless aesthetics with practicality. From his early work in industrial objects to his leadership roles in design institutions and academia, he’s left a lasting mark. His designs have earned global recognition, both through prestigious awards and inclusion in renowned museum collections.