Arrigo Finzi

Italian, 1890 - 1973

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Arrigo Finzi was a distinguished Italian silversmith and designer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to 20th-century decorative arts. Born in La Spezia in 1890, Finzi moved to Milan in 1904, where he studied accounting and began his career in sacred furnishings. In 1919, he founded Arrigo Finzi & C. Collaborating with Futurist architect Antonio Sant'Elia, Finzi produced modern silver pieces characterized by sleek, geometric forms. Despite initial commercial challenges, his designs gained recognition, leading to the establishment of the Società Anonima Arrigo Finzi & C. In 1935, Finzi's work earned the Grand Prix at the Brussels World Expo. He continued to innovate, blending silver with materials like copper, porcelain, Bohemian crystal, and Murano glass. In 1950, he was the only Italian silversmith selected for the "Italy at Work" exhibition in the United States, showcasing the best of Italian craftsmanship post-WWII. Finzi's legacy endures through his masterful creations, which remain highly regarded in the world of fine silver artistry.