Alphonse Mattia (1947 – April 10, 2023)[1] was an American furniture designer, woodworker, sculptor and educator.
In 2005, Alphonse Mattia was elected a Fellow of the American Craft Council (ACC).
[2] Mattia taught at Virginia Commonwealth University (from 1973 to 1976); Boston University (from 1976 to 1985); the Swain School of Design (from 1985 to 1988); and at Rhode Island School of Design (starting in 1990).
[5][6] Mattia was instrumental in the establishment of the Boston University Program in Artisanry [Wikidata] in 1975, which was later purchased by the Swain School of Design in 1985.
[4] Mattia's notable students included Emi Ozawa.