1954 - 2023
In Memorium
Rodolfo Dordoni
1954 - 2023
The celebrated architect and designer from Milan led Minotti for 25 years as Art Director. Studying Architecture at the Politecnico alongside Giulio Capellini, he graduated in 1979 and was Art Director of Cappellini for 10 years.
His eponymous design studio had esteemed collaborations with many of Italy’s leading furniture brands alongside his architecture and interiors practice Dordoni Architetti, designing housing projects, villas, restaurants and hotels as well as shops, showrooms and exhibitions for the likes of Panasonic and Dolce & Gabbana. His many iconic indoor and outdoor furniture designs, his refined sensibility, curiosity and enthusiasm helped build Minotti into the international brand it is today.
Dordoni leaves us with an immense heritage. "He was a gentleman, a beautiful person, he was a talent. He will be greatly missed." Tim Engelen
Minotti Welcomes Inoda+Sveje
Minotti Welcomes Inoda+Sveje
Minotti introduced the latest addition to their stable of designers at Salone del Mobile. Inoda + Sveje was formed by Osaka born Kyoko Inoda and Danish Nils Sveje in 2000. Their Milan based studio and gallery draws on their respective nations traditions of expert craft, refinement and simplicity. These traditions trace a connection back to the 19th Century Scandinavian infatuation with Japanese design and their meticulous approach towards woodworking. This history is often reflected in Inoda + Sveje’s work with ultimate sophistication, careful detailing and craftsmanship as well as the respect for natural materials that is exemplified through both culture’s design heritage.
