This page is a collection of little notes and kind messages I have received over the years. I was unsure whether to include it on my website, but then I remembered a beautiful quote by the writer Mary Pope Osborne: “Artists have to believe in the merit of their own work and persevere whether they receive public recognition or not, but it’s ever so nice when someone says, ‘Job well done!’” So I decided to add this page after all, because there is nothing more rewarding than hearing someone say, “Job well done.”
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“I consider Antonio Larosa as an independent, highly creative designer/educator whose work shows a strong background in interior architecture and furniture design. As a highly creative individual his teaching and ideas does not conform to the prevailing norms of design educators… he has a broad capacity for ideas and problem solving, all based on a truly international perspective… is comparable to the most accomplished faculty with whom I have worked. “
Prof. Robert Wolf – Director, School of Design – ASU (’97)
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“I know Tony Larosa for long time. Since he has been living in the USA I have been in contact with him on numerous occasions… He had me involved in important exhibitions and projects he coordinated at museums and art galleries…”
Alessandro Mendini, Architect. Milan, Italy
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"I retained Antonio Larosa to design and monitor the renovation of my home. The appearance of our finished project turned out even better than my wife and I had imagined. It is beautiful and functional. During the project he developed a good feel for our tastes and was very careful and became someone whose judgment we trust completely. Tony helped us make great decisions about the colors, lighting & textures to be used. He focused on many details which we would have overlooked. Once the project was completed we realized the importance of such details and foresight on Tony’s part."
Dennis M. - New Jersey
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“Thank you for your many memorable accomplishments at SCAD. The furniture design program has blossomed under your leadership, with growing enrollment, strengthened collaborations with external partners, and increasing national and international visibility. I especially value your unwavering focus on elevating the prominence and reputation of SCAD and its students in the furniture design world. You brought SCAD students and their work to the Milan Furniture Fair, the NeoCon World Trade Fair in Chicago and elsewhere – and you encouraged students to enter any and all competitions and awards programs. Such exposure was greatly beneficial to SCAD and your students – with SCAD’s award of the 2009 Best International Furniture Design Program in the Young & Design competition a memorable highlight. SCAD’s mission, as you know, is to prepare talented students for professional careers, and you made this mission material with many of your achievements as chair”.
Paula W. President of SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)
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“The Italian designer with keen eye for what Americans want”.
The Business Journal
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Mr. Antonio Larosa is a well-known design professional with extensive experience in both design and teaching. He is very knowledgeable of the design markets in Italy and in North America… …Antonio Larosa has a passion for design that has a contagious way of inspiring the people around him.
Fabrizio G. – Trade Commissioner, Italian Ministry of Commerce
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“I consider Tony Larosa as an independent, highly creative designer/educator whose work shows a strong background in interior architecture and furniture design. As a highly creative individual his teaching and ideas does not conform to the prevailing norms of design educators… he has a broad capacity for ideas and problem solving, all based on a truly international perspective… is comparable to the most accomplished faculty with whom I have worked. “
Lauren W., Natuzzi Americas
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“Antonio completed designing and remodeling the kitchen in my home in Paradise Valley. He was very professional, conscientious and diligent in his work and the job was completed timely. I highly recommend Mr. Larosa and would certanly use him for any of my future projects.”
A. Smith – Smith Pipe & Steel Industries.
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“To everyone that meets Antonio Larosa, it’s immediately apparent this architect-designer loves what he does for a living. When he talks about furniture he’s created (and the effect it has on people) he beams like a proud parent. For more than 20 years Larosa’s designs have encouraged people to interact with each-other and recognize that good design can make people more playful.”
Desert Living Magazine on Antonio Larosa
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“This event (ONE GOOD WORLD ECOngress) was to showcase the affects of green products as well, so there were several speakers worth mentioning. My favorite was Antonio Larosa. Since recycling is near and dear to our hearts at Futures Furniture, his presentation on the reuse of old furniture designs into newer and more contemporary designs was terrific. Mr. Larosa teaches his students to reuse materials and waste to create and invent designs that will continue to give back”
Future Furniture magazine on Antonio Larosa Design
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“…One of the smartest-looking interiors in Phoenix. The place is triking, all gleaming, burnished cherry wood (you’ll want to run your hands across it) and sleek, shiny mirrors… The designer [Antonio Larosa] of the restaurant knows something about casual, understated elegance.”
New Times, Phoenix
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“… More than ten years ago, Tony Larosa designed the furniture for my home (at the Arizona Biltmore) and we still love the unique style!…”
Sol M., Arizona - (quote from an interview on NBC)
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“…Antonio Larosa’s most famous design may be Cubix, the sleek lounge seating collection from MetroChairs, if only because it was featured on the set of NBC’s “The Apprentice”. But there’s more than superficial appeal to his work. Italy-born Larosa, who studied with such luminaries as Achille castiglioni, is especially interested in experimentation.”
Contract Magazine on Larosa Design
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“…The designs he has contributed to Verduno can be characterized as truly creative and professional and a strong asset to the collection… Antonio has always been sensitive to our needs and has helped our company to appeal to our customers, and we are lucky to have his collaboration.”
E. Valfre’
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“…Antonio is a true Renaissance man… he’s an architect, interior designer, furniture and product designer, graphic designer… a complete artist!”.
U.S. Director for the ITC - Italian Ministry of Commerce
Antonio Larosa has been featured in many publications around the world. His work has been featured in Domus, Interior Design, Interni, Fast Company, Vogue, Contract Magazine, Design Journal, Furniture Today, Java, The Daily Mail, Desert Living, Home Fashion magazine, Taiwan News, Il Giornale Promosedia, Giornale Dell’ Arredamento, CNBC, Club System International, Gente Motori, The Business Journal, Gap Casa, Die Tischlerfachrift, European Home & Garden, Taburet, Home Decor Buyer, Office Layout magazine and may others. Over the years his work has been also featured on national television shows such The Apprentice on NBC and many other US and European news channels.
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