The Milan Triennial X was the Triennial in Milan sanctioned by the

Bureau of International Expositions The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE; English: International Exhibitions Bureau) is an intergovernmental organization created to supervise international exhibitions (also known as expos, global expos or world expos) falling under the j ...

(BIE) on the 5 November 1953. Its theme was ''Prefabrication - Industrial Design''. It was held at the

Palazzo dell'Arte A palace is a large residence, often serving as a royal residence or the home for a head of state or another high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome whi ...

and ran from 28 August 1954 to 22 November 1954.

Timo Sarpaneva Timo Tapani Sarpaneva (31 October 1926 – 6 October 2006) was an influential Finnish designer, sculptor, and educator best known in the art world for innovative work in glass, which often merged attributes of display Work of art, art objects wi ...

Tapio Wirkkala Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (2 June 1915 – 19 May 1985) was a Finnish designer and sculptor, a major figure of post-war design. Life and work Wirkkala was born in Hanko in 1915. He attended the Töölö co-educational school in Helsinki. His f ...

and Dora Jung all won Grand Prix, with Rut Bryk,

Kaj Franck Kaj Gabriel Franck (9 November 1911 – 26 September 1989) was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940 and 1980. Franck was born in Vyborg, Grand Duchy of Finland to parents ...

Kyllikki Salmenhaara Kyllikki Salmenhaara (14 July 1915 – 13 July 1981) was a Finnish ceramicist, and one of the leading ceramic artists and designers of the post-war period internationally. Education Salmenhaara finished secondary school in 1937, and went on t ...

and Toini Muona receiving honorable mentions.

Lisa Johansson-Pape Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape née Johansson (21 January 1907 – 5 October 1989) was a Finnish designer, best known for her work in lighting. She was the most significant Finnish lighting designer in the second half of the 1900s. Her priorities we ...

, Göran Hongell,

Antti Nurmesniemi Antti Aarre Nurmesniemi (30 August 1927 in Hämeenlinna – 11 September 2003 in Helsinki) was a Finnish designer. He is perhaps best known for his coffee pots and his interior design work. Biography Antti Nurmesniemi's work includes enamel ...

Ilmari Tapiovaara Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara (September 7, 1914 – January 31, 1999) was a Finnish designer noted for his furnishings and textiles. Education and work In 1937 he graduated in interior design and in the following year worked for Asko. He would count ...

, Yki Nummi, Bertel Gardberg, Friedl Kjellberg and

Ico Parisi Ico Parisi (23 September 1916 – 19 December 1996) was an Italian architect and designer. Life Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He graduated in construction and served his apprenticeship in the studio of Giuseppe Terragni. In 1937 h ...

all won gold medals and Michael Schilkin and Saara Hopea silver ones.

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