Bruno Munari Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian, 1907-1998
In his prolific career, Bruno Munari was known for various contributions to art, industrial design, film, architecture, art theory, and technology. Munari’s principles and beliefs were built upon his early involvement in the Futurist movement, which he joined at the age of 19 using the pseudonym “Bum.” During the 1930s, Munari began to move towards Constructivism, particularly with his kinetic sculptures, Useless Machines (begun 1933), meant to transform or complicate their surrounding environments. Throughout his career, Munari was captivated by both a sense of whimsy and the manipulation of artificial light. After World War II, Munari also developed radical innovation in graphics, typography, and book publishing, through the latter creating pieces he would call Useless Books.(Biography provided by Glenda Cinquegrana Art Consulting)
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Creator: Bruno Munari
Bruno Munari, Bali, Pendant Light, Danese, 1960s
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This design classic was designed in 1964 by Brunu Munari.
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Bruno Munari chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Bruno Munari were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Alfredo Barbini, Salviati, and Kazuhide Takahama. Prices for Bruno Munari chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,364 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,761.
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