The Timeless Trio: De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi

Designers

Jan 20

About De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi

Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi were all born in Milan in the 1930s. They became partners in the 1960s, and began designing objects, architecture, installations, furnishings and much more together. They put a spotlight on Avant-garde design, creating temporary furniture using new materials and advanced industrial technologies. In 1966, the three designers started their collaboration with manufacturer, Zanotta.

For the Italian Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo and the 14th Milan Triennale, the trio designed and built severable inflatable houses. Another notable inflated design is the ‘Blow’ inflatable armchair designed in 1967.

Works

Blow Inflatable armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1967

In 1972, they took part in the exhibit "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" at New York's M.o.M.A while also testing ‘Borderline’ creations that stood between design and architecture. THis led to creating installations for the exhibit "Italienische Möbel Design 1950/80" in Cologne.

It was In 1979 when they received the highly regarded Compasso d'Oro award. You can find Their works in major museums worldwide as well as being portrayed in histories of Italian design and in the main international publications of their fields. Mr.Jonathan De Pas passed away in 1991.

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‘Carrera’ sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, 1969

‘Joe’ chair by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1968
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‘PIUMINO’ sofa & Lounge chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Dell Oca, 1970s

‘Flou-flou’, by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Ligne ROset, 1980s

‘Ciuingam’ by De Pas-D'Urbino-Lomazzi Bbb Bonacina, 1967

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A Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi three-seated 'Onda' black leather sofa, Zanotta, Italy.

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‘Settebello’ Modular sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, 1974

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‘Dall’Occa’ sofa and Lounge Chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, 1975

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Donato D'Urbino, Jonathan De Pas, Paolo Lomazzi, Giorgio DeCurso ‘Chica’ demountable child's chairs, 1971

‘Pitti’ sofa & Lounge Chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltrona, 1977

Set of Six dining chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, 1960s

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Sofa, Loveseat and Lounge Chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltrona, Italy, 1960s

‘Sciangai’ clothes stand by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi, 1973

VINTAGE STRAW CHAIRS BY DE PAS, D'URBINO & LOMAZZI, 1970S

POSTMODERN TABLE LAMP BY DE PAS, D'URBINO & LOMAZZI FOR SIRRAH, 1982

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Pair of 'Lampiatta' lights by Jonathan de Pas, Donato d'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Stilnovo, 1970s

'ADDITION SYSTEM' CAVALLETTO DESK BY DE PAS, D'URBINO, LOMAZZI FOR ACERBIS, 1968

‘Straccio’ armchair by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1970s

Sofa for Dall'Oca by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, 1970s

A PAIR OF ‘DUE CAVALLI’ ARMCHAIRS AND A FOOTREST by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, 1970

Italian Modern Brick System Bookcase by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Collections Lonato, 1970s

Carafes Ghosts by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, 1997

‘GALEOTTA’ by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, 1968

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‘Gomma’ Pair of Lounge Chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacchina, 1969

Modular Etagère by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi

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PLEASE NOTE* WE HAVE NOT INCLUDED EVERY WORK OF DE PAS, D’URBINO & LOMAZZI, WE URGE OUR READERS TO DO THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH INTO ALL OF HIS DESIGNS.

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