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Italian Abstract Expressionist Painting by Ugo Sterpini, Signed and Dated 1958
Located in Stamford, CT
Sterpini collaborated with Fabio De Sanctis to design ad create furniture in the 'Italian Radical' design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Italian Postmodern Architectural Wall Unit in Lacquered Black and Blue Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
storage and display space. This piece reflects the radical Italian design spirit of the 1970s, where
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Gufram Another Green Cactus by Drocco / Mello
By Gufram Furniture, Guido Drocco and Franco Mello
Located in Toronto, ON
Italian design. Born from the minds of Guido Drocco and Franco Mello in 1972, this masterpiece of design
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Foam, Paint
1980s Postmodern Triangular Desk Clock by Jeco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
line represents Japan's sophisticated embrace of Memphis Milano principles, translating radical Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gabbianelli Candleholders 1970s Italian Pottery by Liisi Beckmann
By Liisi Meronen Beckmann, Gabbianelli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
hollow, rounded form—perfect for tealight candles. A beautiful example of radical Italian design, they
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Valmassoi Conti L'amo ceiling lam by Luci Milano, Italy 1970, collectible design
By luci, Valmassoi Conti
Located in Milano, IT
example of radical Italian design from 1970. The name "L'Amo" translates to "The Hook" or "The Love" in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
TOPO Adjustable Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
piece in Space Age Italian design. Colombo, known for his radical vision of the future, designed the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$932 Sale Price
35% Off
1972 ARDITI BT2 Steel Table Lamp, Magnetic Movable Lights by Sormani Italy
By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
exhibition "Radical: Italian Design 1965–1985, The Dennis Freedman Collection February 14, 2020 — April 26
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Magnets, Stainless Steel
Ettore Sottsass Lipari Side Table Zanotta Italy 1992 Postmodern Memphis Design
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. Manufactured by Zanotta, a key proponent of radical Italian design. This side table is both a collectible and
Category
1990s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Modular 1970s Plastic Coat Rack by Benanti & Brunori for Velca Legnano
By Velca Legnano
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This 1970s Italian plastic coat rack, known as the Minivip model, was designed by architects
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
$315 Sale Price
20% Off
'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Design Museum in Stockholm. Recently, his designs were featured in the exhibition "Radical: Italian
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
$2,700 Sale Price
28% Off
Carlo Forcolini for Artemide Icaro Wall Lights Italy 1980s
Located in Chonburi, TH
enthusiasts of radical Italian design and high-concept lighting.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Yellow Coffee table Kappa
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Milano, IT
and formal innovation typical of radical Italian design.
Made of yellow plastic or fiberglass, the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi Coffee table Kappa
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Cesare Leonardi
Located in Milano, IT
and formal innovation typical of radical Italian design.
Made of white plastic or fiberglass, the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Wien, AT
unapologetically modern — epitomizes the radical Italian design of the 1960s.
Condition: Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Super Table Lamp Martine Bedin
By Martine Bedin
Located in Paddington, NSW
French architect and designer, best known as a founding member of the Memphis Group, the radical Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
bold contemporary interior.
A rare example of radical Italian design, 1980s
This piece reflects the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gaetano Pesce Set of Three Nesting Play Tables in Resin by Fish Design 1999
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts
Category
1990s European Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Postmodern Sculptural Wall Shelf by Ettore Sottsass for Zanotta 1980
By Zanotta, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, this piece offers striking visual interest and design credibility.
Radical Italian design by Sottsass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Gianni Pareschi ‘Fiocco’ Chair for Archizoom Associati by Busnelli
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Archizoom Associati, Busnelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Associati and manufactured by Busnelli, is a striking example of radical Italian design from that era. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
ARDITI BT4 1972 Radical Lamp, Steel and Lucite, Movable Lights, Sormani Nucleo
By Sormani, Nucleo, Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini
Located in Arosio, IT
Fine Arts, Houston, in “Radical: Italian Design 1965–1985, The Dennis Freedman Collection” (February 14
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ettore Sottsass Tappeto Volante Flying Carpet Chair Bedding Brevetti Italy 1972
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Triennale di Milano and Centre Pompidou and appears in publications documenting radical Italian design of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso - 1stdibs New York
By Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso
By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Foam
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello - 1stdibs New York
By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
into Guframini! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello
By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
into Guframini! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Foam
$470 / item
GUFRAMINI Little Bocca Miniature by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Foam
Very rare leather Canestrari Lounge Chair & Ottoman - Vittorio Varo - Canestrari
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
volumes, organic curves and low free form silhouette are characteristic of the radical Italian design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Almelo, NL
is a striking example of radical Italian design, combining sculptural elegance with refined comfort
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
GUFRAMINI Little GOD Miniature by Toiletpaper
By Gufram Furniture, Toiletpaper
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
! The most radical Italian design company has just revealed some brand new creations for its fans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Striking example of Italian Radical design, this red “Orix” desk was created by architects Vittorio
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
aesthetic value, Le Stelle represents a historical document of Italian radical design, where comfort and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
1970s "Gherpe" Table Lamp by Superstudio for Poltronova – Italian Radical Design
By Superstudio, Poltronova
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Poltronova, created in the 60s, is a groundbreaking example of Italian Radical Design.
Departing from
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Radical Design Kubirolo Cabinets by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
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
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
Gaetano Pesce Nobody's Perfect Small Chair in Red Resin by Zerodisegno 2000s
By Zerodisegno, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Design Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Recently, his work was showcased in the exhibition “Radical: Italian
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce The Faces Chair from Nobody's Perfect series by Zerodisegno 2005
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Design Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Recently, his work was showcased in the exhibition “Radical: Italian
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce Alda Wall Lamp in Rubber and Steel Rod 2004
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Gaetano Pesce Set of Four Multicoloured Umbrella Chairs by Zerodisegno 1990s
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Cascina, Pisa
exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of Fine Arts
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970 Campbell Soup Studio Simon Gavina Wahrol Christo Radical Design Stool
By Studio Simon, Dino Gavina
Located in Brescia, IT
Campbell Stool
Studio Simon
Italy, 1973
From the Ultramobile Series
Iconic Stool
Screenprint on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
in the exhibition “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985, The Dennis Freeman Collection” at the Museum of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Crossing Bookcase by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Conversano, IT
A radical icon of 1970s Italian design, the "Crossing" bookcase by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Smoked Glass, Birdseye Maple
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
‘Scorpion’ Coat Rack with Mirror by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
, exemplifies the Italian Radical Design movement's bold synthesis of utility and visual experimentation. Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Gufram Pratone Sofa Designed by Ceretti/ Derossi & Rosso
By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Radical Design, the brand once again pays homage to its history with a special edition of the most
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$20,625 / item
Bibambola Sofa Designed by Mario Bellini Upholstered With Colored Arty fabric
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
symbol of Italian radical design, blending comfort with sculptural form.
At LA Studio, customer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Hispo Mosaic Top Coffee Table by Designed Alessandro Mendini for Alchimia
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
Italian, Postmodern, and Radical design. He also worked, aside from his artistic career, for Casabella
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 142/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the essence and cultural vision of the bold and provocative Radical Design movement in Italy in the
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,480 Sale Price
43% Off
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 137/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the essence and cultural vision of the bold and provocative Radical Design movement in Italy in the
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,480 Sale Price
43% Off
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 144/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the essence and cultural vision of the bold and provocative Radical Design movement in Italy in the
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,480 Sale Price
43% Off
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 158/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the essence and cultural vision of the bold and provocative Radical Design movement in Italy in the
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,973 Sale Price
25% Off
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 127/999
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the essence and cultural vision of the bold and provocative Radical Design movement in Italy in the
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,973 Sale Price
25% Off
Postmodern Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1980s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
radical era of Italian design.
This particular model was purchased at the renowned Metz & Co. in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Gaetano Pesce “UP 2000” Sofa, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Madrid, ES
of Italian radical design. With its sensuous, organic form, the piece reflects Pesce’s avant-garde
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Floor Lamp, Sirrah "Totem", Kazuhide Takahama, Italy, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
model is highly sought after among collectors of radical and minimalist Italian design.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Upholstered “Superonda” Sofa by Archizoom for Poltronova, Italy 1967
By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati
Located in Utrecht, NL
playfulness of the Italian Radical Design movement, a rebellion against bourgeois taste and rigid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Postmodern Green + White Steel Console or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian radical design, it nods to the influence of groups like Studio Alchimia and Memphis Milano, yet
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Steel
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Radical Italian Design For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the radical Italian design you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every radical Italian design was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a radical Italian design, we have 352 options in-stock, while there are 424 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the radical Italian design you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A radical Italian design made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made radical Italian design has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano and Alessandro Mendini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Radical Italian Design?
Prices for a radical Italian design start at $50 and top out at $922,167 with the average selling for $4,652.
Questions About Radical Italian Design
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The Italian design group led by Italian architectural and product designer Ettore Sottsass is called the Memphis Group. To many people, postmodern design is synonymous with the Memphis Group. This Italian collaborative created the most radical and attention-getting designs of the period, upending most of the accepted standards of how furniture should look. The group decided to design, produce and market its own collection, one that wouldn’t be restricted by concerns like functionality and so-called good taste. Its debut at Milan’s 1981 Salone del Mobile drew thousands of viewers and caused a major stir in design circles. In addition to Sottsass, the members of the group included Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Kuramata, Paola Navone, Peter Shire, George Sowden and Barbara Radice, who was Sottsass's wife. Find a collection of Memphis Group furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The Italian designer who was famous for their psychedelic silk prints is Emilio Pucci. By the mid-1960s, the international fashion press, enamored of his dazzling scarves and slithery dresses, had dubbed the Florentine designer the Prince of Prints. He also applied his colorful, abstract patterns to artistic media such as ceramics. Find a wide range of Emilio Pucci apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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