Antonio Citterio is a world renowned furniture and industrial designer. He was born in 1950 in Italy and graduated at the Politecnico di Milano with a degree in architecture. Some of his many achievements include winning the prestigious Compasso d’Oro in 1987 and 1995 as well as being displayed in the permanent collections at the Centre Pompidou, Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design and Museum of Modern Art. He has commissioned work for successful design for companies like B&B Italia, Vitra and iittala. His Citterio 98 cutlery and Collective Tools seires for iittala has had great success thanks to his design aesthetic that transcends trends in favor of timeless lines and lasting beauty.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.