Umberto Cifarelli was born in Saronno Varese
on 9 May 1968.
Follows the elementary and middle studies, showing
immediately artistic attitudes, and techniques in construction and graphics
sector. In 1982 he enrolled in the Professional
Technical Institute of Lissone, specialized in technical furniture and design related to
decor. In 1985 he get the first certificate of technical
designer of furniture.
In the same year he enrolled in another course for
two years of specialization, achieving in 1987 the Diploma from High School in industrial
technician of furniture and decor, with excellent results especially in the
technical artistic subjects. In September of the same year, starts the first
collaboration with the Melgrati Furniture of Lissone, a collaboration that continues
for many years with large results, even in international market.
In recent years as an professional designer he shore
up the collaboration with different stores including F.lli Libretti, improving
the technical knowledge in bathroom furniture and renovation. In 2009 he
founded the Design Division with the architect Roberto Picello, which mainly
deals with research and design.
