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What is Bruno Munari famous for?
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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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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974
By Bruno Munari, Robots
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.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Bali Pendant Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari
Located in London, GB
Bali pendant Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

La Pavoni Diamantina Espresso Coffee Machine in stainless steel, new Enzo Mari
By Bruno Munari, Enzo Mari
Located in Berlin, DE
This model will be available for purchase in summer 2024. The Diamantina is the jewel of the semipro range. It takes up the stylistic features of the historic model "Concorso" model,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Stainless Steel

Peano Curves - 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...
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1990s Op Art Abstract Prints

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Screen

1967 Bruno Munari Alfa Romeo Italian Design Sculpture Table Lamp
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brescia, IT
Alfa Romeo Table Lamp Design Bruno Munari Italy, 1967 White Perspex Shade Crome Metal Frame Sculpture Metal Base "Munari" signed on the base "Alfa Romeo. A Italo Cantera 1967" engr...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

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