Enzo Mari Danese Exhibition Stedelijk Museum Original Poster, 1966
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Milan, IT
Rare poster designed by Enzo Mari "Ontwerp en Produktie. Voorwerpen van Angelo Mangiarotti, Enzo Mari, Bruno Munari.
Paper
Rodi Box 3021D by Enzo Mari for Danese, Italy, 1960
By Enzo Mari
Located in Weesp, NL
Under the creative direction of designers like Enzo Mari and Bruno Munari, Danese produced a series of iconic, forward-thinking objects that blended utility with poetry.
Stainless Steel
Danese (MUDAC Exhibition Catalog, 2005)
By Bruno Munari, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in New York, NY
A visually inventive survey of the company’s production across domestic objects, art editions, graphics, toys, and educational materials, with work by Enzo Mari, Bruno Munari, Achill...
Paper
Sold
H 18 in W 13 in D 1 in
Bruno Munari and Enzo Mari Danese Catalogs Photos Letters Ephemera Collection
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, Bruno Munari
Located in San Diego, CA
It includes two signed letters by Bruno Danese. Postcard set, glossy photos of work by Bruno Munari and Enzo Mari.
Paper
Danese Milano 1957-1971: Produzione
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, Bruno Munari
Located in New York, NY
Co-founded by Bruno Danese in 1957, the eponymous company quickly became a sine qua non of Italian Rationalist design, turning out high-quality, reasonably priced products and art mu...
Paper
Paolo Tilche Midcentury Magnetic Sculpture for Arform, 1962
By Arform, Paolo Tilche
Located in Milan, Italy
Comparable to coeval works by Bruno Munari and Enzo Mari for Danese. In the last pictures you can see the piece together with another sculpture from Arform from our inventory.
Steel, Magnets
1950s Midcentury Italian Design Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Serigraphy on metal, wood box Excellent condition.
Metal
$1,082
H 12.8 in W 10.04 in D 1.78 in
Il Bene Raro - Rare Book illustrated by Hans Richter - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 92 copies plus 10 Artist Proofs, including 6 original etchings numbered and signed by Hans Richter and six poems by Grytzko Mascioni. Original hard creative slipcase on gr...
Paper
$1,139
H 2.37 in W 11.42 in D 4.93 in
Midcentury Decorative Box in Wood and Steel Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular box in wood and steel in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.
Metal, Steel
$150
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
1967 Unknown 'L'Affiche-Musee Cantini' Mid Century Reference book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is the softcover exhibition catalogue for "Les Affiches du Musée Cantini", published by Presses Municipales, Marseille in 1967. The catalogue was produced to accompany the exhib...
Offset
1950s Mid-Century Italian Box by Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Tampa, FL
Signed mid-century signed by the artist, Alessandro Albrizzi box made and out of paper and wood. Italy, late 1950’s.
Wood, Paper
Christopher Wool 1st Edition 2012
Located in CA, CA
1st Edition 2012 Published by Taschen Text in English, French and German. Exploring Christopher Wool's meanings and messages in a comprehensive monographIn-your-face, achingly simpl...
Paper
Paul Dupré Lafont Style Box, France, 1960's
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
A round leather box made of stacked leather discs with a recessed handles. 4x2
Leather
Mid-century grissinato wood jewelry box, Fontana Arte Italy 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century grissinato woodland mirrored glass jewelry box Fontana Arte, Italy 1960 Glass, wood, brass H 7 cm - 32 × 20 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Glass, Wood
Framed Lithograph 'Catalogo degli Istogrammi d'Architettura', 1969
By Superstudio
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Very Rare Framed Lithograph by the preeminent Italian Intellectual Architectural Practice. Lithograph "Catalogo degli Istogrammi d'Architettura," 1969 Signed, stamped and numbered ...
Paper
$1,709 / item
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Collection Bosco Model 1 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Andrea Branzi, Superego Editions
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A ceramic vase of the collection Bosco composed of 12 different models, designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions of 33 pieces, signed and numbere...
Ceramic
$375
H 9.63 in W 7.88 in D 1.13 in
Il Mobile Deco Italiano by Irene de Guttry & Maria Paola Maino (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
For too long forgotten because it was identified with the contemporary political regime, Italian furniture from the 1920s and 1930s returns today to reveal all its exquisite elegance...
Paper
Midcentury jewelry box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Marble and golden brass jewelry case designed by Gabriella Crespi. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Signed Italy 1970s. Please feel free to contact us to receive a cu...
Marble, Brass
Ashtray "Ponza" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milan, Italy, 1958
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Milano, IT
"Ponza" ashtray by Bruno Munari, Danese Milan, 1958 The Ponza ashtray is a refined floor-standing design object made by Danese Milano with a functional and minimalist concept. The s...
Metal, Steel
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath. CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy. DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960. MATERIALS AND TECHN...
Ceramic
$1,769
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Bauhaus Exhibition Royal Academy Of Arts
By Herbert Bayer
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for 50 Years Bauhaus German Exhibition held from 21 September to 27 October 1968 at the Royal Academy of Arts Piccadilly London W1 featuring minim...
Paper
$1,709 / item
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Collection Bosco Model 5 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Andrea Branzi, Superego Editions
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A ceramic vase of the Collection Bosco composed of 12 different models, designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions of 33 pieces, signed and numbere...
Ceramic
1940s Set of Bedside Tables , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - cleaned - repolished
Wood
Mid-Century Spot Lamp in Chrome by Gae Aulenti for Stilnovo, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti, Livio Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic adjustable spot lamp in the largest variant fully made in chrome and steel designed by Gae Aulenti and Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo in the 1970s. This versatile wall or cei...
Metal, Chrome
Verdigris Bronze Decorative Bowl with Legs, Vide-Poche
By The Design Foundry
Located in London, London
Charming and unusual handmade polished cast bronze bowl. Each of these original and elegant bowl is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, the inside is poli...
Bronze
Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made to order, the chairs were originally made by us for the movie "It's Complicated". We have now added side chairs to compliment the arm chairs. Now seats can be also be caned or s...
Poplar
$269 / item
H 0.75 in W 5.5 in D 0.75 in
Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in their simplicity and precision. Solid bar stock is transformed through the most minimal intervention possible, c...
Steel, Brass, Stainless Steel
Paper Basket/Umbrella stand "Sicilia" by Bruno Munari, 1959.
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Roma, IT
Paper basket/umbrella stand "Sicilia" was designed by Bruno Munari in 1959. H. 56 x 22 x 24 cm. Made by Danese, Milan. Sheet metal, painted blue. Marked: manufacturer's embossing...
Sheet Metal
Black Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Black Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Black Marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless b...
Marble
$1,170
H 66.54 in W 17.72 in D 26.97 in
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a single deep drawer of solid oak with simple oak wood drawer handles. Above is a la...
Oak
$22,792
H 25.71 in W 42.52 in D 23.63 in
Rare Architects Studio B.B.P.R. Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
A striking and sculptural architects Studio BBPR lounge chair, exemplifying the studio’s rationalist yet expressive approach to furniture and spatial design. Constructed in solid woo...
Wood
Jean Nouvel 'Less' table for Molteni - Italy, 1996
By Jean Nouvel, Molteni & C
Located in London, GB
The Less steel table is part of a family of functional furniture created for the Fondation Cartier offices in Paris. Its graphic silhouette, abstract design and lightness exemplify J...
Steel
$4,330
H 61.03 in W 65.75 in D 19.69 in
"Torbecchia" wooden sideboard by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 1970
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Argelato, BO
This sideboard is an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1960s, designed by architect Giovanni Michelucci in 1964 for Poltronova. It is part of the "Torbecchia" series, a project...
Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Large LSP12 flush mount lights, Italy
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena wall flush mount light. Model LSP12. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1970s Rare and impressive. Glass, chrome plated metal and patinated brass....
Brass, Chrome
$1,435 / item
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lari' Aluminium and Glass Table Lamp by Karakter
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1978. The Lari Lamp, mouth blown in one single piece, that are held together by the base, which also supports the electrical system evo...
Aluminum
$3,480 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Trolley in metal and coloured glass. Collection: Memphis Milano De...
Metal
$15,840 / item
H 90.56 in W 74.41 in D 82.68 in
Bone Bed Grisaille Oak and Steel Superstructure New England Feel Canopy Bed
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A grisaille oak bed with steel superstructure B.B. - A sophisticated interpretation of a provincial design, this bed has almost a New England feel to it. The beautifully curved iron ...
Steel
Mario Ceroli “Fratina” Sculptural Chair for Poltronova, 1972
By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Ceroli “Fratina” sculptural chair for Poltronova, wood, Italy, 1972 An iconic blend of radical design and archaic inspiration, the “Fratina” chair by Mario Ceroli was designed...
Wood
Enzo Mari was an influential industrial designer and a beloved curmudgeon who revered Marxism. His vintage mid-century modern designs are simple, functional and poetic. Widely known Mari-designed objects include desk accessories, such as the Formosa perpetual wall calendar, vases, cocktail tables and chandeliers.
Enzo Mari's work is embedded within the city of Milan, the Italian capital of all things design. In fact, the traffic bollards he devised are part of the city itself: Shaped like "panettone" cakes, they simultaneously direct traffic and provide seating for pedestrians.
In 1974, Mari published Autoprogettazione? (roughly translated as self-design), a Marx-inspired, anti-industrial, do-it-yourself handbook for the everyday person to use to build furniture without the assistance of a glitzy designer or knowledge of complex joinery. Mari’s intent with the publication was to remove the alienation of the creator and manufacturer from the end product by teaching anyone to develop a critical eye for production.
Artek relaunched kits based on the blueprints in the manual in an exhibition at Spazio Rossana Orlandi in 2010. The subsequent collectability of his work was reportedly irksome for Mari because he abhorred the industrial production for which he was becoming known.
Mari’s meager upbringing heavily influenced his politics, and even in childhood, he would come up with ingenious ways to support the family financially. As a designer, the desire to envision and build significant pieces was more important to Mari than devising new marketing and retail sales tactics. He optimistically believed objects could change the world. This view went against the rising consumer mania for every next trend that surfaced in the late 20th century. Not surprisingly, his ecological and economical stance led him to produce fewer objects.
Mari's philosophy did not stop people from desiring his creations, nor prevent other designers from wanting to collaborate with him. Following World War II, he worked for companies like Danese, Olivetti, Artemide, Driade and Alessi, who brought his prodigious designs to the public, and Mari’s work was widely celebrated.
The Golden Compass, Italy's highest honor for industrial design, was awarded to Mari four times before he died from COVID in 2020, and New York’s Museum of Modern Art has a permanent collection of his objects on display.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Enzo Mari decorative objects, folk art and serveware.