Andrea Branzi was born in Florence in 1938 and studied as an architect at the Florence School of Architecture, receiving a degree in 1966.
From 1964–74, Branzi was a founding member of the experimental group Archizoom, which envisioned the No-Stop-City among other projects. A key member of the Studio Alchimia, founded in 1976, he went on to associate with the Memphis Group in the 1980s. Branzi lived and worked in Milan, and until 2009 he was a professor and chairman of the School of Interior Design at the Polytechnic University of Milan.
Branzi distinguished himself as a co-founder of Domus Academy, the first international post-graduate school for design. He was a three-time recipient of the Compasso d’Oro, honored for individual or group effort in 1979, 1987 and 1995. Branzi’s work was featured in the Venice Biennale and Milan Triennale, and he curated the design exhibitions of the latter. He was widely published and was frequently invited to lecture internationally.
In 2008, Branzi was named an Honorary Royal Designer in the United Kingdom and he received an honorary degree from La Sapienza in Rome. That same year, his work was featured in an installation at the Fondation Cartier, Paris.
Branzi’s works are held in the permanent collections of the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Israel Museum, Jerusalem; and the Museum of Modern Art, New York, among others.
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Ghidini 1961 Cestino 1 Medium Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Brass
Labrador Brass-Plated Silver Sauce-Boat, by Andrea Branzi from Memphis Milano
By Andrea Branzi, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Labrador sauce-boat was originally designed by Andrea Branzi in 1982. This piece is featured in brass with plated silver 925, or in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the soli...
Brass, Silver
Cylinder Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions. This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Brass
$2,850Sale Price|25% Off
Andrea Branzi Orange Canaries Basket #7, Fused Glass Sculpture, 2008
By Andrea Branzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Andrea Branzi orange canaries basket #7, fused glass sculpture, 2008. Orange canaries basket fused glass and acrylic Measures: 22¼ H × 12½ W × 7...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic
Large Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions. This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Brass
Medium Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions. This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit Figurine in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small rabbit figurine in brass.
Brass
Travertine Cylinder Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Travertine
$1,092 / item
H 4.53 in Dm 8.67 in
Ghidini 1961 Perished Large Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
By Ghidini 1961, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
Stainless Steel
$929
H 0.79 in Dm 13.59 in
Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury serving tray in silver plated metal and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This stunning and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attr...
Silver Plate
Large Michael Lax Polished Aluminum Bowl
By Michael Lax
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Michael Lax polished aluminum bowl Some wear on the interior center area as shown. Would be a good piece to possibly have polished.
Aluminum
Carl Auböck Model #3844 Polished Brass Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck model #3844 polished brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl or catch-all is executed in polished brass. Originally conc...
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Small Knotted Cherry Box in Polished Brass
By Nika Zupanc, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small box available in brass and rose gold finishes.
Brass
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Travertine
$995
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Green & Uranium Art Glass Basket Styled Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This art glass basket styled vase is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Murano Italy and dating to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The...
Art Glass
Large Michael Lax Polished Aluminum Bowl
By Michael Lax, Fana Metaal
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large asymmetrically shaped aluminum bowl. Makers mark on underside .
Aluminum
$704 / item
H 1.2 in W 5.9 in D 11.6 in
Chital Bowl Medium in Shagreen, Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. This listing is for the chital bowl...
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Tape Mate in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scotch holder in brass. Ideal for keeping adhesive tape close at hand.
Brass