Morgana mirrors by Cortesi & Chiappa-Catto 1970, published CASA VOGUE, Signed

Beautiful and super rare 'Cassapanca di buona memoria' (chest of beautiful memories) by famed Italian artist Emilio Tadini (1927-2002). Tadini was invited to exhibit his paintings at the Venice Biennale in both 1978 and 1982 and was a true polymath in that he was also equally impressive as an artist, sculptor and poet. Umberto Eco, in a eulogy, said of him "a painter who writes, a writer who paints." This design was a main feature in the September 1987 issue of Casa Vogue...

Beautiful 'elemento luminose' , illuminated wall sculpture designed by the renowned italian sculptors Nerone Ceccarelli & Giovanni Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2) for the gallery 'Forme and Superfici'. Turin,Italy in 1970. The panel has the engraved signature of both Nerone and Patuzzi and still bears the original 'forme and superfici' paper label to the rear of the panel. This sculpture is published in an original 'Forme e Superfici catalog' and the January 1971 issue of the renowned italian design periodical 'Interni-La rivista dell Arredamento'. Please see Literature section below for full reference. The central disc features a beautiful abstract hand crafted sculptural relief motif on metal , probably zinc, which is illuminated by a hidden fluorescent tube light. The frame surrounding the central sculptural disc is finished in stove enameled steel over a wood structure and features copper detailing. One of Nerone and Patuzzi's best known works is the enormous , 150 square metre, bas relief in zinc that they created in 1972 for the 'hemicycle' of the then new 'Schulman' building (1973) in Luxembourg which housed the early meetings of the European Parliament . The hemicycle was beautifully decorated following a project by the architect Simonis, combining different materials (leather, wood, metal) in a geometrical harmony, the whole integrated by Nerone and Patuzzi's huge zinc bas-relief on the rear wall. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 9. The zinc models were engraved using an etching technique, representing geometrical and abstract figures, and mounted on a surface of 150 square metres. The bas-relief was considered at the time to be the biggest sculpture in metal of the world. LITERATURE: Original 'Forme e superficie' catalog, confirms name as 'Elemto luminose' model ref C3 104 LZ', 'INTERNI , LA RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO' January 1971, page 18, PLEASE SEE IMAGE 8. BIOGRAPHY In 1962 Nerone and Patuzzi founded the 'Gruppo NP2', an acronym that includes the initials of Nerone and Giancarlo Patuzzi: together with other artists "they experiment with new sources of poetic expression from the materials". = The aim of the group is to promote the integration of art in architecture together with other professionals, including Luigi Marchisotti, Dedalo Montali...

Artimeta was the Dutch distributor of Mategot products in the 1950s. This illuminated mirror was clearly influenced by the works of Mategot.

Stunning 1950s mirror in the style of Osvaldo Borsani featuring a sculptural form comprising three non concentric brass circles formed from brass bar. A rare and lovely piece. The...

1950's Italian Teak Plywood mirror by master designers Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi for their furniture company HOME This example has and shows it age and history and has period repa...

Beautiful pair of 'Acona Biconbi' sculptural chandeliers by iconic Italian polymath Bruno Munari (1904-1998). This model is published in the September-De...

Dureza - Mirror by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 68 x 3 x 77 cm. Materials: Carbon steel and electrostatic painting. The mirror is part of the Dureza collection. Carbon steel r...

Curva mirror by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 27 x 5 x 46 cm Materials: Steel A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the col...

Curva mirror by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 27 x 5 x 46 cm Materials: Zinc A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the coll...

Large carved wood and lacquered semi-circular tulip form frame in a modern deco style.

This is the 'Cammei Marbalia' (Marbled Cameos in Italian) mirror by Piero Fornasetti, signed on the back with the Fornasetti label, is a gorgeous collectors piece ideal for the interior designer looking for the perfect unique splash of fun and intrigue. This mirror features gold Cameos over a white and black marble motif and has been completely restored, the frame has been re-lacquered with a protective French Polish clear coat. Some signs of age and patina still present under the lacquer which adds to the beauty of this simple yet beautiful piece. *Note, we have the matching umbrella stand, see our other listings or contact us for details. The 'Cammei' aka 'Cameo Motif' and 'Marbalia' aka 'Marbled Motif' is documented in the book "Fornasetti, The Complete Universe" and offered in Fornasetti's full range of designs including an umbrella bin...

Great 1970s mirror signed Martens and numbered 2/25.