Name that Mid-Century Modern

This one should be a pretty darn simple one to guess. This Mid-Century Modern designer’s work is iconic and quite easy to recognize, and was definitely one of the first designers to perfect pieces that make folks go “there’s no WAY that could be comfortable, [after sitting] well I’ll be!” That’s your first hint. Read on for more hints and to leave your guess.

• Born in Italy in 1916.
• Designed furniture for Knoll during the Mid-Century.
• Also prolific sculptor of abstract, freestanding metal work.

Who is this designer with the penchant for metal?