Meritalia Cloud Sculptural Wall Lamp by Gaetano Pesce, Limited edition, Handmade
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Cloud is a sculptural wall light of striking, unmistakable presence.
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Meritalia Cloud Sculptural Wall Lamp by Gaetano Pesce, Limited edition, Handmade
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Cloud is a sculptural wall light of striking, unmistakable presence.
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Meritalia Cloud Sculptural Wall Lamp by Gaetano Pesce, Limited edition, Handmade
By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Cloud is a sculptural wall light of striking, unmistakable presence.
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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Ochre Mauve Light Ruby
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Round The Clock - Ochre, Mauve, Clear Light Ruby Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Colour: Ochre, Mauve, Clear Light Ruby Dimensions: L - ø 4...
Resin
Gaetano Pesce Cloud Lamp, circa 1990, Italy
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Girona, Spain
Gaetano Pesce cloud lamp Sculptural wall light A light hanging on the wall reminiscent of clouds in the sky: sometimes with soft colors, sometimes with strong colors of the sunset ...
Plastic
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 16.54 in
Round The Clock, Large, in Dark Ruby, Lilac & Matt Light Blue by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Round The Clock - Dark Ruby, Clear Lilac And Matt Light Blue Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Additional Information: Material: Hard ...
Resin
'Rag' Light by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Rare 'Rag' wall light by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design. The name comes from a hung old rag or towel that emphasizes the simplicity of the design.
$1,146Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
Wall light model Cloud, Carlo Nason, A.V.Mazzega, 1969
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
"Cloud" model was designed in the late 1960's by Carlo Nason and produced by A.V.Mazzega. It can be set as a ceiling or wall light. Thanks to a smart design of two pieces of glass, ...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Nomon Mini Bilbao Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
By José María Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nomon Mini Bilbao Clock is a wall clock in the miniature version of the Bilbao clock. The regular version of this clock design measures about 100 cm in diameter while its reduced...
Brass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me Clock L Yellow Lime Turquoise
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me clock - clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Color: clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. D...
Resin
Nomon Sunset Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
By José María Reina, Nomon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The wood of the extended hour markers adds warmth to the wall and the easy installation with adhesive brings versatility to the whole design. Available with a central box in chromed ...
Brass
Gaetano Pesce Chador Table Lamp From The Open Sky Series
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Kansas City, MO
Multicolored Chador Table Lamp From The Open Sky Series designed by Gaetano Pesce. Made of Resin, very sturdy. The Open Sky series was produced in a very limited edition for Fish De...
Resin
$257 / item
H 1.19 in Dm 16.54 in
Fish Design Watch Me Large Clock Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me - Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Color: Clear Aqua, Fumè, Fluo Fuchsia Dimensions: L - ø 42cm Mat...
Resin
Nomon Punto y Coma Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
By Nomon, José María Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant modern sophisticated glossy glamorous are adjectives that describe this wonderful graphite-finished pendulum clock with the hands in walnut noble wood. The possibility of ...
Brass, Chrome
Floating Frames Mantel clock Red
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Kiki van Eijk designed Floating Frames as a collection of handmade objects in anodized aluminium wire. Each piece is meticulously handmade in her workshop; no two items are alike. ...
Aluminum
Post-Modern Desk Clock by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern desk clock by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The clock is in good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 2.5"D x 5.25"H. It is Quartz alarm clock made in Taiwan t...
Metal
$171Sale Price|25% Off
H 18.71 in W 5.71 in D 11.42 in
Vintage Wall Clock by Thomas Eriksson for Ikea, Plastic & Metal, Italy
By Thomas Eriksson
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage clock realized by Thomas Eriksson for Ikea in 1990s. Plastic and metal. Very good condition.
Metal
Nomon Micro Anda Wall Clock in Gold By Jose Ramirez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You have probably valued buying an avant-garde wall clock model but have not found enough information to be able to value it. This wall clock is part of the Nomon lacquered wood coll...
Brass, Chrome
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
H 12.25 in W 12.25 in D 2.25 in
MCM George Nelson Studio Model 4756 "Steering Wheel" Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Striking 1950 Model 4756 "Steering Wheel" Wall Clock by the George Nelson Design Studio for the Howard Miller clock company. The clock features a minimalist brushed brass open-face d...
Steel
George Nelson Studio Steering Wheel Clock
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original George Nelson Studio steering wheel clock Original surface, hour markers and second hand Howard Miller Decal present,see detail photo's for paint wear.
Metal
Junghans Large Pink Max Bill Style Midcentury Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely round mid-century wall clock, crafted by Junghans in Germany during the 1950s. Designed in the characteristic style of the era, it features elegant brass hands, a brass fram...
Brass
Disc And Sphere Glass Wall Light 05 by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Disc And Sphere Glass Wall Light 05 by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 18.2 x W 29 x H 29 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, glass. Available in other colors. Please contact us. All g...
Brass
$458
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
Handcrafted Memphis style desk clock made from copper, Netherlands 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand crafted table clock. The housing has been hand made from copper plate and opper wire. The details are painted in primary colors giving it the distinctive Memphis "look" and fee...
Copper
$6,000
H 13 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in
Swedish Fish Glass Water Bag - Limited Edition Hyperreal Glass Sculpture
By Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW! Limited Edition Hyperreal Swedish Fish glass water bag sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hand-molded, hot-sculpted glass...
Glass
Gemstone Soma Cube Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
The gemstone Soma Cube by DAR Proyectos is a reimagined classic, a unique combination of 7 brightly coloured gemstones that form a perfect square (in any one of 32 ways to solve!). T...
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Soapstone
Sculptural table lamp, Saffron Large in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Sculptural table lamp, Saffron Large in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Table Lamp in brass with embroidered lamp shade. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite t...
Brass
Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage four-panel hand-painted screen with butterfly and flower motifs. A celebration of artistry and nature, this vintage Chinese four-panel screen brings elegance to any space w...
Wood, Paper
Unavailable|$2,975
H 5 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Hand-Blown Murano Ruby Glass Box with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano glass box pairs a saturated ruby core with a pristine clear rectangular form, creating remarkable depth and luminosity. Crafted in Murano, Italy, its architect...
Chrome
$525Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.63 in W 5 in D 6.5 in L 6.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass pitcher / vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The pitcher ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Welsh Blanket Ottoman
Located in Petworth, GB
A one of a kind ottoman made in house at Hobo. Upholstered in a vintage Welsh blanket in a usual pink, blue and cream colour way. Fresh and versatile, idea as a coffee table, footsto...
Textile
$5,348 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 11.82 in
Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish Height is customisable All electrical componen...
Brass
Hyperreal Light Blue Glass Balloon Sculpture
By Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Light blue hyperreal glass water balloon sculpture by Dylan Martinez. These hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble r...
Glass, Blown Glass
A Lemon Squeezer by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, silver-plated lemon squeezer by Mappin & Webb.
Silver Plate
$7,450 / set
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Velvet
Colorful Gemstone Tangram Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
A luxurious version of the classic Tangram puzzle that you will invite guests to play with. Handmade from colorful semi-precious gemstones, the natural stone pieces allow for meditat...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
$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 Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
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
$26,364
H 106.3 in W 236.23 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
$554
H 2.17 in W 15.36 in D 9.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Blue crab brass trinket box, 1960s Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 39x24.5cm H:5.5cm Material : Brass A 1960s blue crab trinket box, recognizable by its paddle-like hin...
Brass
$16,735 / set
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Iconic Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, pink Toile de Jouy fabric
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Bambola armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. Upholstered in a pink Toile de Jouy-style fabric with pastoral scenes. Fully padded structure with no visi...
Fabric
Gaetano Pesce was of a generation of Italian architects who in the early 1960s rebelled against the industrial perfection of modernism by conceiving new furniture and objects that were at once expressive and eccentric in form; or you might say they were more like art than functionalist design.
Born in the picturesque coastal Italian city of La Spezia in 1939, Pesce was a precocious talent who could have forged a career as an artist but opted instead to go to Venice to study architecture because, as he has said, it was “the most complex of all the arts.” Rather than having new worlds opened to him at design school, however, Pesce found the rationalist curriculum oppressive in its insistence on standardization and prescribed materials and technologies.
Pesce wanted to explore the latest of both materials and technologies to create objects and buildings never before imagined, with what he called “personalities” that spoke to the issues of the day. He was keen to examine ways to diversify mass production so that each manufactured work could be distinct.
In 1964, Pesce met Cesare Cassina, of the forward-looking furniture company C&B Italia in Milan (now known as B&B Italia), for whom he would create many important designs, beginning with a collection of what he called “transformational furniture” — two chairs and a loveseat — made entirely out of high-density polyurethane foam. To make the pieces easy to ship and cost-efficient, he proposed that after being covered in a stretch jersey, they be put in a vacuum, then heat-sealed flat between vinyl sheets. Once the foam was removed from its packaging, the piece returned to its original shape — hence, the name Up for the series, which debuted in 1969.
In addition to these pieces, Pesce proposed for the collection something he referred to as an “anti-armchair,” which took the shape of a reclining fertility goddess, the iconic Donna.
Producing the piece's complex form turned out to be a technical challenge. Bayer, the foam’s manufacturer, deemed it impossible to accomplish. Pesce persisted and came up with a new procedure, demonstrating not only the designer’s key role in researching the nature and potential of new materials but also his vital importance in “doubting rules.” The Up chair and accompanying ottoman were born, and they were revolutionary in more ways than one.
In the early 1970s, Pesce began exploring one of his key concepts, the idea of the industrial originals. Employing a mold without air holes, and adding a blood-red dye to the polyurethane, he cast a bookcase that resembled a demolished wall, the rough edges of the shelves and posts resulting from fissures in the material made by trapped air.
Through his research into polyurethane, Pesce figured out a way to make a loveseat and armchair using only a simple wood frame and strong canvas covering as a mold. Since the fabric developed random folds during the injection process, the pieces were similar but not identical. Cassina named the suite of furnishings Sit Down and introduced it in 1975. By experimenting with felt soaked in polyurethane and resin, Pesce conceived I Feltri, another collection of armchairs introduced by Cassina in 1987.
Pesce went on to live a life that defied expectation and convention and along the way became one of the most seminal figures in art and design.
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