Gaetana, aka Gae, Aulenti (1927-2012) studied architecture at the Milan School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University, graduating in 1954 as one of two women in a class of 20. She worked in fields as industrial and exhibition design, furniture, graphics, stage design, lighting, and interior design. The Jumbo table is today considered a true italian mid-century design classic. Photo: Gae Aulenti by Cesare Battelli.
