
about the designer
Sergio Asti (1926-2021) was a pioneering Italian industrial designer and architect whose elegant, minimalist approach defined mid-century Italian modernism. A graduate of Milan Polytechnic, Asti created iconic pieces for leading manufacturers including Artemide, Kartell, and Heller. His 1972 ice bucket for Heller, now reintroduced in sustainable materials, exemplifies his talent for combining sculptural form with practical function. Asti's work is featured in permanent collections worldwide, including MoMA in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.