Antonio Larosa, is an Italian-American respected designer, consultant, educator, and a recognize authority in public space furniture design. 

Born and raised in Italy, Larosa studied Architecture (M.Arch.) and Industrial Design at the Polytechnic University of Milan, where he learned from some of the most influential Italian design masters of the 20th century. Additionally, he studied City Planning at the Universita' della Calabria, and Archaeology at the Università Statale di Milano.

After relocating to the United States, Mr. Larosa joined the faculty at Arizona State University, teaching courses in furniture design and interior design. In 2008, he was appointed as a Professor and Chairman for the Furniture Design and Exhibition Design Departments at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), the largest art and design university in the United States.

With over 25 years of experience, Antonio has developed a diverse range of furniture and accessory collections for both residential and commercial markets, with his products being manufactured in the United States and Europe and sold worldwide. His designs have been showcased at internationally renowned locations such as the Vitra Design Museum and major furniture exhibitions in Milan, High Point, Verona, Tokyo, Cologne, Moscow, and New York.

Antonio Larosa's contributions to the field have been recognized in the international book series "PHOENIX: 21st Century City," which honors leading artists, designers, and architects in emerging cities like Phoenix, Berlin, and Moscow. His work has been featured in numerous global publications including Domus, Interior Design, Interni, Vogue, Contract Magazine, Design Journal, Furniture Today, Java, ABC News, Desert Living, Home Fashion magazine, Il Giornale Promosedia, Giornale Dell'Arredamento, CNBC, Club System International, The Business Journal, Gap Casa, Die Tischlerfachschrift, European Home & Garden, Taburet, Home Decor Buyer, Office Layout magazine and many more. His work has also appeared on national television shows such as MTV and NBC. His designs were personally requested by some of the most influential figures in the United States, including the Trump Organization and the Kennedy family.

Larosa frequently serves as a judge for design competitions and as a guest lecturer on various design topics. As a design visionary, he has been the creator and driving force behind many unique design events in the U.S., including the Furniture Revolution Gallery at NeoCon in Chicago and the Furniture Design Summit, the first U.S. conference dedicated to furniture design that united manufacturers, designers, and students.

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