Magazine holder by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970’s
Magazine holder, designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in Italy during the 1970’s. This cream white ABS plastic newspaper stand is a design classic. This is the 4 slot version. There’s one small crack in the surface, but further in good condition. Maker’s label by Kartell underneath.
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Dimensions:
W: 40 cm
D: 19 cm
H: 35 m
Weight: approx. 1 kilo
Material: ABS plastic
Giotto Stoppino (born in Vigevano on April 30, 1926 – passed away in Milan on August 23, 2011) was not just an architect and designer—he was a true visionary of Italian modernism with a flair for bold ideas and sleek design. A student of the legendary Ernesto Nathan Rogers (a big name in the Neo-Liberty movement), Stoppino brought a fresh, expressive energy to everything he touched.
In the 1950s and ’60s, he teamed up with fellow architects Vittorio Gregotti and Lodovico Meneghetti to form Architetti Associati—a creative trio responsible for some groundbreaking projects across Italy. Then, in 1968, he launched his own studio, where he really hit his stride. From cool urban planning to cutting-edge furniture, his work ranged far and wide: housing developments in Cameri and Novara, stylish office buildings in Milan and Lucca, and even a textile factory that looked as good as the clothes that it produced.
He helped Kartell become one of the world’s leading design brands with designs such as the stackable model 4905 table in 1969 and the sleek magazine holders that become a favourite in households, waiting rooms and office desks around the globe.
Stoppino wasn’t just building things—he was shaping culture. He became a member of Italy’s Association for Industrial Design (ADI) in 1960, served on its board twice, and even became president in the early ’80s. In 1983, he hosted the world’s top designers at the ICSID Congress in Milan—basically the Olympics of design.
He also had some awards under his belt. Stoppino earned several Compasso d’Oro honors—Italy’s most prestigious design award—including wins in 1979 and 1989, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
His work lives on in the most iconic museums around: his sleek 537 lamp for Arteluce has been glowing at MoMA in New York since 1970, and his Sheraton furniture sits proudly in the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Stoppino’s legacy? Stylish, smart, and always one step ahead of the curve.
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