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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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Pendant Light "Bali" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, Italy, 1958
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Brussels, BE
Pendant Light "Bali" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, Italy, 1958
Fabric on Metal Frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974
By Robots, Bruno Munari
Located in Milan, IT
Bruno Munari two 'Vademecum' bookcase cart for Robots 1974 Chromed steel, aluminum.
One measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 128.5 cm.
Second measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 68.3 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Italian modern gray plastic desk set by Bruno Munari for Olivetti, 1960s
By Bruno Munari, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern gray plastic desk set by Bruno Munari for Olivetti, 1960s
Modular desk set in plastic and metal. The rectangular light-grey plastic box contains four containers: a ro...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano (IT, c. 1950s)
The Bali Pendant is an iconic mid-century modern suspension light designed by Italian artist and design...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Negative - Positive - Screen Print by Bruno Munari - 1991
By Bruno Munari
Located in Roma, IT
Screen print realized by Bruno Munari in 1991.
Hand-signed and numbered in pencil.
Edition of 100.
Excellent condition.
Bruno Munari (October 24, 1907 in Milan – September 30, 1...
Category
1990s Op Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$383 Sale Price
25% Off
Rexite Abitacolo (“Casetta”) – Multifunctional Bed, Accessorized Composition
By Bruno Munari, Rexite
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Model: Abitacolo (“Casetta”) – Multifunctional Bed, Accessorized Composition
Design: Bruno Munari
The iconic “habitable module for kids,” designed by Bruno Munari in 1971 and awarde...
Category
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel


