Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Gatto Furniture

Superb and super rare pair of MORGANA mirrors designed by Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappà -Catto. The frames of these mirrors are finished in aluminum brushed orthogonally to create a wonderful three dimensional op art interplay of light and shadow from a simple flat surface. This design clearly imbues the influence of important italian artist Getulio Alviani's masterful series of 'superficie a testura vibratile' (surfaces of vibrating textures). The central square opening was designed to either accomodate a mirror or a jewel like object of choice or a photo , a cameo etc. This is documented in the Formaluce February 1971 article. The Morgana mirrors were artisan produced in 1970 for the exclusive 'Forme e superficie' (forms and surfaces) gallery in Turin ,Italy. Both mirrors retain their original manufacturer's labels. 'Forme e superficie" employed some of the most brilliant local artists, designers and sculptors such as Nerone and Patuzzi to produce art and design pieces in exclusive small editions. Cortesi and Chiappà -Cattò are well known for their beautiful 'Cicindela'and 'Angolo' light sculptures also produced by Forme e Superficie. The Morgana mirrors were published in:- CASA...

Wonderful floor lamp in steel "Angolo" designed by Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiatta-Cattò, produced for Forme e Superfici, Italy, 1968. Bibliography: -Lamps 1968-1973, New Italian...

Italian Cicindela floor lamp by Cortesi Chiappa-Cattó Forme e Superfici, 1970s Cicindela floor lamp with a cylindrical shape broken in the middle in lacquered and chromed metal. The light is placed in the central cut. The base is round in black painted metal. Produced by Forme e Superfici in 1970s and designed by Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa...

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Elegant trash can. Has traces of wear like some scratches (see picture #9 and inside the black ring) and spots. The inner lid is missing. The black ring can be taken off to replace a trash bag...

Centerpiece or planter, with silver presentation with fruit applications with precious stones. Made by Angelo Chiappa. Signature Stamp, Chiappe, 800. ...