Formanova — Italian design between modernism and experimentation

History and Context

Formanova is an Italian company active in the 1960s, the golden age of Italian industrial design. Born in the context of the economic boom, Formanova positioned itself in the segment of quality design furniture, with production aimed at a cultured public attentive to contemporary aesthetics.

Design Philosophy

Formanova products are distinguished by the use of innovative materials for the time — particularly rosewood and chromed steel — combined in compositions that reflect the modernist taste of the 1960s. Formal research is always balanced by a solid focus on functionality and construction quality.

Gianni Moscatelli and the Formanova table

Among the most representative pieces of Formanova's production is the dining and conference table designed by Gianni Moscatelli around 1965. A piece that combines formal elegance and functionality, with a rosewood top and a chrome-plated steel structure that interact in a perfect balance between natural warmth and industrial rigor.

The value of 1960s Italian design

Formanova pieces today represent an authentic and little-known chapter of 1960s Italian design. Their constructive quality and rarity make them objects of great interest to collectors and enthusiasts of Italian modern antiques.

In our shop, you will find authentic Formanova pieces, perfect for those seeking the authentic character of 1960s Italian design.