Set of Two Brass and Églomisé Mirror-Top Consoles by Arturo Pani, circa 1950

View Similar Items

Wall Console and Mirror by Tredici of Pavia i 1950s, Designed by Dino Cavalli

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass

Wall Mounted Console by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV

Biomorphic Wall Console by Jacques Jarrige, 2006

Unique wall console by Jacques Jarrige ©2012

Italian Wall Console Attr. to Melchiorre Bega in Walnut and Blue Fabric

Sculptural Floating Console with Four Drawers by Nico Yektai

Creative Floating Console with Three Drawers by Nico Yektai

Floating Wall Hung Console with Storage by Nico Yektai

'Sculptural Hand-Carved 90° Twist Wall Console' by Carol Egan

Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console

Plump Resin Floating Wall Console, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory

1 of 10

Set of Two Brass and Églomisé Mirror-Top Consoles by Arturo Pani, circa 1950

About the Item

Rare set of two floating "celestial" floating consoles by Arturo Pani. Brass and bronze with beautiful cast brass stars. Original églomisé́́ glass top. (Price is for each item). "Arturo Pani (1915-1981) was born in Mexico City to a well-known diplomatic family. At the age of four in 1919 he traveled with his family to live in Europe as his father was appointed Mexico’s Counsel General to Belgium, later moving to Milan as his father’s position changed. In 1925 the family settled in Paris and remained there until 1935. Arturo was the younger brother of Mario Pani, well known Mexican Modernist Architect and editor of the magazine Architectura/Mexico for over 40 years. After completing studies in the private school Janson de Sailly both Mario and Arturo entered the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Mario was inclined toward architecture and Arturo chose decoration and interior design. Both brothers returned to Mexico City by 1935. Arturo’s first project was the furniture design and decoration of the family house on Lieja Street. Mario’s first major project was the construction of the Hotel Reforma in 1936 which became the emblem of Mexican Modernism. Arturo Pani was given free reign to design the furniture and interiors of the lobby and several salons of the Hotel Reforma. Diego Rivera created the murals for the one of the dining rooms. The social standing of the family allowed Arturo to begin his career with the decorating company De la Pena, Lascurain y Compania. The company took advantage of the Pani name and presented Arturo as the Senior Decorator. Arturo Pani went on to create a career that spanned over 40 years. He became “the” decorator to the elite of Mexico City.

Attributed to:
Arturo Pani (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Bronze,Mirror,Gilt
Place of Origin:
Mexico
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. beautiful vintage patina.
Seller Location:
San Diego, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU97173329922