Alberto Pinto
Alberto Pinto (1943-2012) was a renowned Parisian interior designer whose multidisciplinary firm of 60 employees created interiors for private residences, hotels, yachts, and private jets. Notable projects include Oceanco's Yacht Y708.
Parisian Design Legend
Alberto Pinto (1943-2012) was a celebrated French interior designer born in Casablanca to Moroccan Sephardic Jewish parents. After attending École du Louvre in Paris, he moved to New York to establish a photography agency specializing in decoration and interior design, which ultimately led him to pursue interior design full-time .
Multidisciplinary Practice
Pinto's Paris-based agency, housed in a 17th-century private residence at Place des Victoires, employed 60 people working on large-scale and atypical projects including private residences, corporations, hotels, yachts, and private jets. Notable maritime work includes Oceanco's Yacht Y708 and the Seaside Hotel Palm Beach in Maspalomas .
Product Design Legacy
Beyond interior design, Pinto created his own home collection encompassing furniture, tableware, linens, and accessories. He collaborated extensively with manufacturers including Raynaud, Pierre Frey, THG Paris, Ercuis, Aït Manos, and D. Porthault, bringing his distinctive aesthetic to broader audiences . Under Linda Pinto's direction, the firm continues operating with 80 employees .
