Auction 80
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Toni Zuccheri (1937-2008) for Venini, “Hoopoe”, from the Bestiario series, 1989.
The work “Hoopoe” by Toni Zuccheri represents one of the most refined examples of the fusion of glassmaking artistry and zoomorphic imagination. Created for Venini, the sculpture depicts the bird from which it takes its…
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Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) for Arteluce, three Model 1073 floor lamps, 1956.
The three “Model 1073” floor lamps, designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, represent a perfect example of the functionalist and poetic design that established the Milanese designer’s international reputation. Created…
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Vivai del Sud, Six tables, Italy, 1970s.
These six tables by Vivai del Sud, produced in Italy during the 1970s, are a significant example of Italian furniture design centred on the use of natural materials and a…
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Gio Ponti (1891–1979) for Cassina, Pair of Armchairs, 20th-century re-edition.
The pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, a 20th-century re-edition, belongs to the broader history of Italian design and the reinterpretation of some of the twentieth century’s most…
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Ico Parisi (1916-1996) for Mim, “Terni” freestanding desk, Rome, 1960s.
The “Terni” freestanding desk, designed by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma in the 1960s, is a masterpiece of modern Italian design. It perfectly combines functionality, elegance, and formal innovation. Crafted…
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Gae Aulenti (1927–2012), Table Lamp, Model “Mezzo Oracolo”, Milan, 1970s.
This “Mezzo Oracolo” table lamp was designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide in the 1970s. It represents one of the most refined examples of contemporary Italian design. Characterised by an…