Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) was a renowned Italian industrial designer, famous for his innovative and functional creations in the fields of architecture and object design.

Born on February 16, 1918, in Milan, Achille Castiglioni came from a family of designers, which helped foster his interest and talent in design from a young age. After graduating in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 1944, he started working in the field of industrial design alongside his brother Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.

Achille Castiglioni became known for his ability to use simple materials and essential forms to create practical and functional products, often with a touch of humor and originality. He designed numerous iconic pieces of design, such as the Arco lamp (1962) and the Mezzadro stool (1957). His design philosophy focused on the pursuit of essentiality and purity of forms, with particular attention to functionality and the relationship between the object and the user.

Throughout his career, Achille Castiglioni received numerous awards and recognition for his innovative creations and taught industrial design at the Politecnico di Milano. His work continues to be appreciated and influential in the field of industrial design, and many of his creations are exhibited in important design museums around the world. Achille Castiglioni passed away on December 2, 2002, but his legacy in the world of design is lasting and continues to inspire successive generations of designers.