the mark brings vintage italian design to the world with web-only store

the mark brings vintage italian design to the world with web-only store

‘the mark’ is a curated web-only store featuring furniture, lighting, and accessories from the unparalleled era of 1960s-’80s italian design. founded by mattia nuzzo, the los angeles-based start-up offers pieces from prolific names and manufacturers including: angelo mangiarotti, afra & tobia scarpa, joe colombo, sergio asti, cassina, B&B italia, flos, poltrona frau, and more.

‘mod. 121’ chairs, afra & tobia scarpa for cassina, 1965
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top: ‘S83’ chair, eugenio gerli for tecno, 1962

clear, concise navigation characterizes ‘the mark’, with large photographs that provide as much information as possible. to aid guests in their selection, dimensions and material overlays are featured alongside each item. branding and graphic design: steve reinmuth; site design: brent freaney.

hand-cast ceramic planter by angelo mangiarotti for fratelli brambilla, 1968

‘nictea’ polished chrome pendant lamp, afra & tobia scarpa for flos’ debut collection, 1962 

‘mini topo’ lamp, joe colombo for stilnovo, 1970

‘germoglio’ silver-plated vase by lino sabattini, 1979 

‘polygonon’ table, afra & tobia scarpa for B&B italia, 1984

asymmetrical vase by sergio asti for salviati, 1960

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edited by: nick brink | designboom