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Pair of Large Italian Radical Design/ Midcentury White Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
glass. The lamps symbolize the Italian Radical design movement of the 1965-1975 period with its emphasis
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Italian Radical Design /Mid-century White Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
white Murano Glass and united by a central steel band. The lamps symbolize the Italian Radical Design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Radical Design Kubirolo Cabinets by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce set of 7 Kubirolo modular shelving system by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova.
The elements can be positioned in several ways, from full horizontal to vertical, creating differe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 92.52 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Italian Iconic Radical Design "Aeo" Chairs by Archizoom for Cassina, 1970s
By Archizoom Associati, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of AEO leather lounge chairs by Archizoom Associati for Cassina.
Plastic organic-shaped base, red pillow, blue backseat and lacquered metal frame for this extremely comfortable ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.74 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Rob Eckhardt ‘Dolores’ Chair for Pastoe, 1982
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Dolores chair by Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1982. Stunning radical design made from
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Rare Standing Mirror Piece, in the Style of Gaetano Pesce, 1970's
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gaetano Pesce; Italian design; Post-modern; 1970's; Radical Design;
Postmodern rare standing
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Resin
H 63.19 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno Dining Table, Multicolor Resin
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Kansas City, MO
excellent example of post modern radical design.
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
Large glass and chrome table lamp, mod. "Lessa" by Ve Art, 1972
By VeArt
Located in Milan, IT
nasconde la lampadina, base cromata. Perfetto esempio di radical design italiano del periodo.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Callimaco Limited Edition Black Version by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
version, emblematic lamp of Sottsass Radical Design that brings artistic and conceptual research on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate purple velvet Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
laminate culminate, in this version, with a circular cushion in purple velvet. A radical design that evokes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate purple velvet Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
laminate culminate, in this version, with a circular cushion in purple velvet.
A radical design that
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Iconic Superonda Sofa by Archizoom Assocciati for Poltronova, 1967
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Milan, IT
An icon of Italian Design of the Post-modern Radical design era.
The Superonda was a symbol of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Foam, Latex
Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate white bouclé Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
laminate culminate, in this version, with a circular cushion in white fabric Bouclé.
A radical design
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Laminate, Wood
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate orange leather Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
radical design that evokes the entire Memphis of the '80s.
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Laminate, Wood
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
1970's Italian Space Age Light Panel by Giacomo Benevelli
By Gaetano Missaglia, Giacomo Benevelli
Located in Hanover, MA
. Known as “Radical design,” this movement probed possibilities for visually transforming the urban
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's Perfect Zerodesegno Dining Table
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Kansas City, MO
excellent example of post modern radical design as in the style of groups such as the Memphis Group
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
Architectural Metal and Steel Wire Pendant by Lumi, Italy, 1970
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Renens, CH
renown Italian editor of lighting designs from Oscar Torlasco among others.
The design of this great
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
1980 Italy Post-Modern Sculpture by Ugo La Pietra Pink Lacquered Aluminum
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Brescia, IT
fundamental of European artistic tendancy as founder of various art groups such as Global Tool, Radical Design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
H 74.81 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern White Enameled Aluminum Bench Attributed to Superstudio
By Superstudio
Located in New York, NY
designed to be easily transported as they will easily wraparound a person's body. Italian Radical design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.75 in W 47 in D 18 in
Contemporary Modern Vase "A" Designed by Alessandro Mendini Edited by Superego
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
main personalities of the Radical Design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Enna B Cabinet
By Not.Ordinary
Located in Milan, IT
due to its five visible sides. The polychrome wood marquetry with its minimalist design recalls both
Category
2010s Sideboards
Materials
Wood
XL Sphere Table Lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Rotterdam, NL
produced, this is the rare largest version. Interesting radical design consisting an acrylic glass ball
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fiberglass Custom-Made Italian Table by G. Ceretti, P. Derossi & R. Rosso, 1965
By GUFRAM Furniture
Located in Varese, Lombardia
legendary Italian venue for rock and contemporary art shows. The club, design according to radical
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Italian Midcentury / Post Modern Umbrella Stand, circa 1980
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in New York, NY
Mendini I is shown in the last image.
References: Italian Radical Design, Alessandro Mendini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Air Conditioning Collection Lamp by Johanna Grawunder for Design Gallery Milano
By Johanna Grawunder, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luis Obispo, worked in Italy's radical design scene with Superstudio (1984-1985), and became a partner
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Wood
H 8 in W 20 in D 22 in
Pair of OTTO brass lamps, ITEM edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
radical design. Its lines are inspired by the purely geometric forms of Art Deco, with a touch of retro
Category
2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Passiflora Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy
By Poltronova, Superstudio
Located in Milan, Italy
Radical Design. The cardboard was replaced by a material transparent to light, transforming Passiflora
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
2016 Spirale Chair by Louis Durot in Polyurethane
By Louis Durot
Located in Paris, FR
Spirale Chair falls under the influence of 1960’s Radical Design while reminding a pop aesthetic.
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Carrara Marble Bookcase with Glass Shelves, 1970
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Paris, FR
designer, actor of radical design in Italy. He created in 1970-80 the Tempietto bookcase, a modular
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
Archizoom Vintage White "Superronda" Sofa, Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Andrea Branzi, Archizoom Associati
Located in Skokie, IL
Italian Design of the Post-modern Radical design era. The Superonda was a symbol of the new age of the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Upholstery
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Designed by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category
2010s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Melt LED Surface Light by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
new twist. Melt is a distorted lighting globe born from our collaboration with Swedish radical design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Other
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini
By Tacchini, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category
2010s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile
Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through
Category
2010s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 25.99 in W 73.23 in D 75.99 in
Porfido Coffee Table by Piero Gilardi for Gufram Limited Edition, 1974
By GUFRAM Furniture, Piero Gilardi, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
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Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Polystyrene
Jean Michel Frank Lounge Armchair and Ottoman Velvet, Designed 1932
By Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
radical design approaches as well as use of materials and cooperations with other masters as Diego
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Velvet, Leather
Tacchini Le Mura Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of OTTO Brass Sconces, ITEM Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
authenticity.
A timeless and radical design inspired by Art Deco and Seventies design.
Registered Design
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Style Lacquer Ebonized Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
black lacquer ebonized finish on the stylish frame with radically designed angular wings and legs. The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set Divani e Poltrona in Pelle Anni 70 Produzione Dell'Oca Italia
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Milano, MI
milanesi De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi protagonisti del movimento Radical Design che ha caratterizzato il
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Bamboo Console Table Red Formica Desk Postmodern, Italy
By Archizoom Associati, Andrea Branzi, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
bamboo decor this desk certainly was greatly inspired by radical design approached from the late 1960s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Formica
‘Facet’ Sofa by Folke Jansson, Sweden, 1957
By Folke Jansson
Located in Rotterdam, NL
productions from 1957. Very radical design especially for that time and for the Swedish design tradition. The
Category
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Spherical Brass Sconces, VINGTIEME Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
are signed and numbered and comes with a certificat of authenticity.
A timeless and radical design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
the Radical Design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Scul...
Materials
Enamel
GUFRAM Ron Ron Pouf by Marion Baruch
By Marion Baruch, GUFRAM Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Seventies, Ron Ron comes in the Gufram Catalogue thanks to a work of preservation of the memory of radical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Other
Limited Edition Memphis Milano Century Sofa by Andrea Branzi, 1982
By Andrea Branzi, Memphis Milano
Located in Benalmadena, ES
units. Memphis only lasted six years, but the radical design collective had a lasting impact on the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Poltronova Sideboard in the Style of Torbecchia by Giovanni Michelucci, 1970s
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Vicenza, IT
.
Established in 1957 by Sergio Camilli, Poltronova emerged as the pioneer of radical design, embodying the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 21.26 in
Mies Armchair with Ottoman by Poltronova
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Italian Radical Design.
The Archizoom Group based their theories on a need to upend the predominantly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Memphis Console Table Ettore Sottsass, Italian Design, De Lucchi, Mendini
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
design; Radical Design; 1960's; Mid Century Modern; Laminated wood;
A rectangular dining table by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 24.81 in W 48.82 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Console in Walnut Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
create radical designs that had few links to the past and brutalism served that purpose very well. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Console Tables
Materials
Macassar
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
personalities of the Radical design movement. In 1979, he became a partner of Studio Alchimia, where he worked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin & Lucite Bench Attr to Marzio Cecchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in New York, NY
bench.
Additional References: Studio Most, Studio Alchemia, Italian Radical Design, Futurism, Memphis
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Lucite
H 18 in W 72 in D 20 in
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy.
Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy.
Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pavone Peacock Chair by Riccardo Dalisi, Limited Edition for Zanotta, 1981 Italy
By Riccardo Dalisi, Zanotta
Located in Chicago, IL
at the forefront of early Italian radical design, credits Zanotta for its willingness to produce
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 21.25 in D 21.25 in
Omer Arbel
Located in New York City, NY
standalone homes – to reveal practice founder Arbel's radical design ethos, which is rooted in material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
“Squash” Brown Sofa by Paolo Deganello for Driade
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Pasadena, CA
architects known as Archigram and the journal “Zoom.” Part of the radical design movement in Italy, Archizoom
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Velvet Contemporary Chair Mid-century Space Futuristic 'Olive Green'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
aesthetic and radical design.
As an exclusive, state of the art piece, The Chair is accompanied by a
Category
2010s British Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal radical design for your home. Each radical design for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. If you’re shopping for a radical design, we have 401 options in-stock, while there are 795 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a radical design — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A radical design made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made radical design over the years, but those crafted by Zieta, Memphis Milano and Ettore Sottsass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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