Radical Design

Coincidentally, the story of Cesca — a chair known for being just about everywhere — is one of radical design thinking. Although Marcel Breuer created the Cesca Chair shortly after ...

Luigi Sormani chose to produce this advanced concept in his Nucleo division, which focused on experimental Italian design of the 1960s and 1970s. The model has been included in an i...

This rare rocking chair is an extraordinary example of early 21st-century Dutch conceptual design, embodying the radical and playful spirit of the generation that redefined the bound...

Together with other avantgardist architects, like Andrea Branzi, Gilberto Corretti and Massimo Morozzi archizoom they contributed to the critical discourse on architecture and enviro...

This rare pair of “Pagrù” lounge armchairs, designed in the 1970s by Claudio Vagnoni, represents one of the most expressive and sculptural contributions to Italian radical seating de...

Gaetano Pesce is one of the most influential and radical figures in postwar design, known for challenging the conventions of industrial production through the use of colour, imperfec...

The result is a visually surprising yet perfectly functional piece, combining elegance, engineering, and conceptual daring. Designed for both formal and intimate settings, the Presi...

To our knowledge, this is the only example of this size currently available worldwide, making it an important opportunity for collectors of radical Italian design, modular furniture,...

Produced in conjunction with the landmark retrospective exhibition, the book spans 386 pages and documents the full scope of Panton’s radical contribution to 20th-century design. Ra...

A superb brutalist pair of lounge chairs designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for Poltronova during the golden age of radical Italian design.

Gaetano Pesce is one of the most influential and radical figures in postwar design, known for challenging the conventions of industrial production through the use of colour, imperfec...

Manufactured by Zanotta, a key proponent of radical Italian design. This side table is both a collectible and functional work of postmodern art.

Maule Limestone Design Coffee Table Campaspero Marble Joaquín Moll in Stock The Maule Coffee Table is a radical expression of sculptural design, where architectural precision meets t...

The "Valmassoi Conti" pendant lamp for Luci Italy is known as the "L'Amo" ceiling lamp, a striking example of radical Italian design from 1970. The name "L'Amo" translates to "The Ho...

An increasingly sought-after piece among collectors of Italian radical and conceptual design. Materials and Techniques Smoked glass, mirrored glass Condition Very good vintage co...

Named after Rio's great bay, it remains one of the most quietly radical tables in 20th-century design.

This iconic piece represents a milestone of 1970s radical Italian design, featuring a fully upholstered construction engineered without any rigid internal support frame.

The restrained geometric composition and reflective surfaces strongly embody the radical Italian design language of that period. A sculptural and refined statement piece in excellent...

Iconic and minimalist, the "Small" stool designed by Giorgina Castiglioni, Giorgio Gaviraghi, Aldo Lanza and produced by Valenti perfectly embodies radical Italian design of the 1970s.

Memphis Style Known for its radical approach to design in the 1980s, the Memphis Milano style emphasizes boldness, irregular shapes, and a departure from the minimalism of earlier mo...

Rare Kazuhide Takahama “Totem” floor lamp is one of his most sculptural and architectural lighting designs, designed in the late 70s for Sirrah and produced in 1981 (The Adventure of...

This suspension lamp features a metal structure with multiple glass diffusers, creating a complex and radical geometry. The design references lavish Art Deco architecture, while also...

This chandelier features a metal structure with multiple glass diffusers, creating a complex and radical geometry. The design references luxurious Art Deco architecture, while also h...

Studio A.R.D.I.T.I for Nucleo Sormani, pair of 'Prismar' table lamps, semi-transparent mirrored glass, lacquered steel, chromed metal, Italy, 1972 Designed in 1972 by the Florentin...

Designed as a seamless fiberglass monoblock, the chair features fluid organic curves and a futuristic silhouette characteristic of the radical Italian design movement of the 1970s.

Bold yet refined, the design reflects the radical experimentation of 1980s Italian furniture while maintaining a timeless, collectible aesthetic.

Ce lampadaire "Molla" (modèle D901), créé au début des années 1970 par l'architecte milanaise Eleonora Peduzzi Riva pour l'éditeur Candle, est une icône du design italien radical. E...

Combining bold geometry, vibrant color, and playful asymmetry, the design perfectly captures the radical spirit that transformed international design in the 1980s.

These iconic armchairs have recently been reupholstered in premium cognac leather and refined beige fabric from the French house Casamance, combining the bold architectural language ...

Sottsass also worked extensively with Olivetti, where he designed iconic products like the bright red Valentine typewriter, now considered a symbol of radical industrial design.

In 1981, Sottsass founded the Memphis Group, a radical collective that transformed contemporary design with vibrant patterns, geometric shapes, and experimental furniture.

The precision of the faceted silhouette combined with the experimental material language places the work firmly within the radical French sculptural and design experimentation of the...

Sottsass also worked extensively with Olivetti, where he designed iconic products like the bright red Valentine typewriter, now considered a symbol of radical industrial design.

Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an Italian designer and architect whose work radically reshaped postwar design by challenging the dominance of strict modernism.

Early Edition Pair of Joe Colombo Tube Chairs for Flexform The Tube Chair, designed in 1969 by Joe Colombo for Flexform, is an iconic example of radical Italian design.

Volta/I black armchair by Storagemilano features a compact silhouette with arched legs inspired by radical architecture and 70s design. The padded seat is covered in a striking tiger...

Overview Important “Tucroma” sideboard designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, produced in the 1970s, one of the most sophisticated expressions of Italian radical-luxury design ...

Known as "Orsetta", this piece is a sophisticated exercise in geometric abstraction and material contrast, predating the radical Memphis movement. The design features a circular til...

A true icon by a trailblazing woman who reshaped 20th-century design. This is a piece for the collector who understands that Perriand’s later work, in its warmth and humanity, is eve...

This fixture represents a pinnacle of pre-war avant-garde lighting, showcasing a radical functionalist design heavily influenced by the Bauhaus movement and Central European industri...

An exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of radical Italian design, space-age interiors, and vintage audio equipment.

Their severe geometric volume is softened by the sensuality of the curved glass elements, resulting in a composition that feels simultaneously technical and elegant — very much in th...

This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer Raphael Raffel in 1970, stands as one of the most recognizable expressions of radical French design. This...

This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer Raphael Raffel in 1970, stands as one of the most recognizable expressions of radical French design. This...

This piece reclaims mid-century Turkish tribal fragments to forge a ruggedly textured, geometric mosaic. On the Design: This piece functions as a radical surface design exploratio...

An iconic “Volans 2” 17-inch television by Brionvega, representing one of the most distinctive expressions of Italian radical industrial design from the 1970s. Characterized by its s...

With their sleek cantilever structure and soft round forms, these modernist lounge chairs encapsulate the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design. The chromed tubular steel frame defi...

Modernist lounge chair in tubular chromed steel, camel velvet, Italy, 1970s With their sleek cantilever structure and soft round forms, these modernist lounge chairs encapsulate the...

Saporiti “Strato” sofa, an extraordinary project by Giovanni Offredi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for Saporiti Italia, one of the most radical and experimental companies in the la...

Conceived within the experimental framework of Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., this model stands as a landmark of radical Italian lighting design. The lamp is defined by its monumental dual-ar...

The interplay of linear elements creates shifting geometries depending on the viewpoint, reinforcing its sculptural presence. As part of the radical Italian design movement of the 19...

The form recalls the conceptual principles introduced by Gerrit Rietveld in the 1930s, yet this example belongs firmly to the context of 1970s Italian design, where radical and postm...

Pair of Saporiti “Strato” sofas, an extraordinary project by Giovanni Offredi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for Saporiti Italia, one of the most radical and experimental companies ...

As far as his designs for metal furniture are concerned, in 1926 we can recognize his complete maturation in the rigorous and functional design of his nickel plated metal models.

Architect Carlo Scarpa took the traditions of Venetian glassblowing and created some of the 20th century’s most radical and innovative designs. Before Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) began ...

The interplay between softness and structural clarity, between comfort and control, speaks to the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design. Unveiled the same year as Mario Bellini’s “...

Chaise Reverse dessinée par Andrea Branzi pour Cassina, un exemple radical de design conceptuel italien. Composée d’un piètement en hêtre brut et d’un dossier circulaire inversé, ell...