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Bruno Munari is famous for his work as an artist and designer. In his prolific career, he 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, called Useless Machines (begun 1933), meant to transform or complicate their surrounding environments. Shop a range of Bruno Munari art on 1stDibs.
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Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano (IT, c. 1950s)
Twill fabric exterior shade with a parchment interior backing. Two yellow-green and one red-orange. Eac...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s
By Bruno Munari
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Danese Milano based on a design by Bruno Munari from the 1960s.
The most striking element of this lamp is the textile shade. The stret...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Plywood
Stylish From Danese Milano Falkland Pendant By Bruno Munari Set Of 2
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Hannover, DE
This pendan is a timeless classic lamp which is designed by Bruno Munari for Danese around the 1960s. This beautiful pendant is made up of 6 rings made out of high guality aluminium....
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,687 Sale Price / set
20% Off
BRUNO MUNARI 1991 serigraph Black Yellow Signed 43/50
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brescia, IT
Bruno Munari
Untitled
1991
Serigraph on paper
Ed. 43/50
Wood Frame
frame size: h30x25.5x3 cm
paper frame: h24x16 cm
Category
1990s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Table Lamp model 'Bali'
By Bruno Munari
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table Lamp model "Bali"
Manufactured by Danese Milano Italy, 1964 Lacquered metal frame, Rice paper lampshade, Wood
Measurements
40 cm diameter x 50h cm 15,8 in diameter x 19,7h in
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Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$9,845

