Achille Castiglioni (1918–2002) was an Italian designer and architect known for his playful, functional, and innovative approach to industrial design. A master of minimalism and experimentation, he created iconic furniture and lighting, including the Arco Lamp (1962), blending technology, practicality, and aesthetics to redefine modern Italian design.

Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) was a Danish architect and designer celebrated for his sleek, functional, and modernist designs. A pioneer of Scandinavian design, he created iconic furniture like the Egg Chair (1958) and Swan Chair, blending organic forms with minimalism, shaping mid-century modern architecture and interior design worldwide.

Børge Mogensen (1914–1972) was a Danish furniture designer known for his functional, timeless, and well-crafted designs. A key figure in Danish modernism, he prioritized simplicity, comfort, and durability, creating iconic pieces like the Spanish Chair (1958). His work, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, remains highly influential today.

Charles and Ray Eames were a husband-and-wife design duo who revolutionized modern furniture, architecture, and industrial design. Known for their innovative use of materials and ergonomic forms, they created icons like the Eames Lounge Chair (1956) and Molded Plywood Chair, shaping mid-century modern design with timeless functionality and creativity.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, and artist known for his Art Nouveau and early modernist influence. Renowned for designs like the Glasgow School of Art (1897–1909) and high-backed chairs, his work blended geometric precision, organic motifs, and craftsmanship, shaping modern architecture and interior design.

Eero Aarnio (born 1932) is a Finnish designer known for his futuristic, playful, and innovative furniture. A pioneer of plastic and fiberglass design, he created iconic pieces like the Ball Chair (1963) and Bubble Chair (1968), blending bold forms, vibrant colors, and functionality, shaping modern pop-art and space-age design.

Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was a Finnish-American architect and designer known for his sculptural, modernist forms in both architecture and furniture. He created icons like the Tulip Chair (1956) and designed landmarks such as the TWA Terminal (1962), blending innovation, fluidity, and futuristic aesthetics in mid-century modern design.

Eileen Gray (1878–1976) was an Irish architect and furniture designer known for her pioneering work in modernism and Art Deco. Renowned for designs like the Bibendum Chair (1926) and E-1027 house (1929), she blended functionality, elegance, and innovation, influencing 20th-century architecture and interior design with her timeless creations.

Finn Juhl (1912–1989) was a Danish architect and furniture designer known for his organic, sculptural approach to modern design. A pioneer of Danish modernism, he created iconic pieces like the Chieftain Chair (1949), blending artistic craftsmanship with ergonomic comfort, redefining mid-century furniture with fluid, expressive forms and innovative materials.

Florence Knoll (1917–2019) was an American architect, interior designer, and furniture designer who revolutionized modern office design. As the driving force behind Knoll Associates, she introduced functional, minimalist furniture and open-plan workspaces, creating timeless pieces like the Florence Knoll Sofa (1954) and shaping mid-century modern interiors worldwide.

George Nelson (1908–1986) was an American industrial designer, architect, and writer, known for shaping mid-century modern design. As Design Director at Herman Miller, he introduced icons like the Marshmallow Sofa (1956) and Ball Clock (1949), blending functionality, playfulness, and innovation, influencing modern furniture and interior design globally.

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888–1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer, a key figure in the De Stijl movement. Best known for the Red and Blue Chair (1917) and Rietveld Schröder House (1924), his work emphasized geometric abstraction, primary colors, and functional simplicity, shaping **modernist architecture and furniture design.

Greta Grossman (1906–1999) was a Swedish-American designer and architect known for her contributions to mid-century modern design. Celebrated for pieces like the Grasshopper Lamp (1947) and Cobra Lamp (1950), she blended Scandinavian minimalism with American modernism, influencing furniture, lighting, and architecture with her sleek, functional, and timeless aesthetic.

Hans Wegner (1914–2007) was a Danish furniture designer renowned for his organic, sculptural, and functional chairs. A pioneer of Danish modernism, he created over 500 chair designs, including the Wishbone Chair (1949) and Round Chair (1949), blending craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless elegance, shaping mid-century modern furniture design worldwide.

Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a Japanese-American artist, sculptor, and designer known for his organic, sculptural approach to furniture and landscape design. Best known for the Noguchi Table (1947) and Akari Light Sculptures (1951), his work blended art, functionality, and natural forms, influencing modernist design and public spaces worldwide.

Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) was an Austrian architect and designer, a key figure in the Vienna Secession and Wiener Werkstätte. Known for his geometric precision and decorative modernism, he created iconic designs like the Kubus Chair (1910) and Palais Stoclet (1905), shaping early modernist architecture and furniture design.

Le Corbusier (1887–1965) was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, and furniture designer, a pioneer of modernist architecture. Known for designs like the LC4 Chaise Lounge (1928) and Villa Savoye (1929), he emphasized functionalism, open spaces, and industrial materials, revolutionizing 20th-century architecture and furniture design with his visionary approach.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German-American architect and designer, a pioneer of modernist architecture and minimalism. Known for the Barcelona Chair (1929) and Seagram Building (1958), he emphasized clean lines, open spaces, and structural clarity, shaping 20th-century architecture and furniture design with his “less is more” philosophy.

Marcel Breuer (1902–1981) was a Hungarian-born modernist architect and furniture designer, a key figure in Bauhaus design. Known for the Wassily Chair (1925) and Cesca Chair (1928), he pioneered the use of tubular steel in furniture, blending functionality, minimalism, and industrial materials, shaping 20th-century modern architecture and design.

Mario Bellini is an iconic Italian designer and architect known for his sculptural furniture and groundbreaking work for Olivetti. Blending form with function, his creations—like the Camaleonda and Cab Chair—reflect a deep understanding of human behavior, materials, and space. Bellini’s legacy bridges design and architecture with timeless elegance.

Verner Panton (1926–1998) was a Danish designer known for his bold, futuristic, and innovative approach to furniture and interior design. A pioneer of plastic and vibrant color use, he created icons like the Panton Chair (1960), shaping pop-art and space-age aesthetics, revolutionizing modern design with playful, sculptural forms.