Bruno Munari

Italian, 1907-1998

In his prolific career, Bruno Munari was known for various contributions to art, industrial design, film, architecture, art theory, and technology. Munari’s principles and beliefs were built upon his early involvement in the Futurist movement, which he joined at the age of 19 using the pseudonym “Bum.” During the 1930s, Munari began to move towards Constructivism, particularly with his kinetic sculptures, Useless Machines (begun 1933), meant to transform or complicate their surrounding environments. Throughout his career, Munari was captivated by both a sense of whimsy and the manipulation of artificial light. After World War II, Munari also developed radical innovation in graphics, typography, and book publishing, through the latter creating pieces he would call Useless Books.

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Italian modern gray plastic desk set by Bruno Munari for Olivetti, 1960s

$687

H 7 in W 25 in D 7 in

Italian modern gray plastic desk set by Bruno Munari for Olivetti, 1960s

By Bruno Munari, Olivetti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern gray plastic desk set by Bruno Munari for Olivetti, 1960s Modular desk set in plastic and metal. The rectangular light-grey plastic box contains four containers: a ro...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari

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Metal

Bruno Munari, Bali, Pendant Light, Danese Milano, 1960s

$5,727

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Bruno Munari, Bali, Pendant Light, Danese Milano, 1960s

By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano

Located in Paris, FR

Bruno Munari (1907-1998) Bali A metal and acrylic pendant light, the acrylic square shade with cut angles on a cross shape brass frame. Impressed with manufacturer’s mark on the so...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Munari

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Brass

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974

$2,292 / set

H 50.6 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in

Two Bruno Munari 'Vademecum' bookcase carts for Robots, Italy 1974

By Robots, Bruno Munari

Located in Milan, IT

Bruno Munari two 'Vademecum' bookcase cart for Robots 1974 Chromed steel, aluminum. One measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 128.5 cm. Second measures 35.5 x 35.5 x H 68.3 cm.

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bruno Munari

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s

$572

H 24.02 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s

By Bruno Munari

Located in Hamburg, DE

A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Danese Milano based on a design by Bruno Munari from the 1960s. The most striking element of this lamp is the textile shade. The stret...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari

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Metal

Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano

$6,500 / item

H 32 in W 12 in D 12 in

Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano

By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano (IT, c. 1950s) The Bali Pendant is an iconic mid-century modern suspension light designed by Italian artist and design...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari

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Brass

Vintage Silver-Plate Vase By Bruno Munari Italian Design, 1973

$762

H 14.5 in W 3 in D 6 in

Vintage Silver-Plate Vase By Bruno Munari Italian Design, 1973

By Bruno Munari

Located in North Miami, FL

This undulating sculptural vintage silver-plate vase signed B.Munari on the bottom 1973 is both sculptural and utilitarian. It is Italian by Bruno Munari made for Danese and a lovely vase and or desk accessory and will have so many other applications. it can also be used as a candle holder without the glass insert. The small glass vessel is short and will hold a few roses, a few orchids or a few gardenias or your favorite flower. It is 4" height x 2" diameter. Please note this is not the re-issue and is totally vintage...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Munari

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Silver Plate

La Pavoni Diamantina Espresso Coffee Machine in stainless steel, new Enzo Mari

$6,016 / item

H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

La Pavoni Diamantina Espresso Coffee Machine in stainless steel, new Enzo Mari

By Bruno Munari, Enzo Mari

Located in Berlin, DE

This model will be available for purchase in summer 2024. The Diamantina is the jewel of the semipro range. It takes up the stylistic features of the historic model "Concorso" model,...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari

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Stainless Steel

BRUNO MUNARI 1986 serigraph Pink White Signed 22/100

$1,145

H 11.82 in W 10.04 in D 1.19 in

BRUNO MUNARI 1986 serigraph Pink White Signed 22/100

By Bruno Munari

Located in Brescia, IT

Bruno Munari Untitled 1950-1986 Serigraph on paper Ed. 22/100 Wood Frame frame size: h 30x25.5x3 cm paper frame: h 16 x 12 cm

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Munari

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Wood, Paper

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2026	$1,652	Decorative Objects, Sculptures	Steel	1968
2026	$800	Picture Frames	Steel, Glass	1960s
2026	$400	Chandeliers and Pendants	Aluminum, Fabric	1960s
2026	$4,112	Table Lamps	Plastic, Wood	1958
2025	$1,500	Chandeliers and Pendants	Metal, Textile	1990s

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$400-$4,112

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Bruno Munari furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Munari furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bruno Munari furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 23 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 25 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Bruno Munari were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by LatoXLato, Ilaria Bianchi, and Paolo Giordano. Prices for Bruno Munari furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $24,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $578.

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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
Bruno Munari is famous for his work as an artist and designer. In his prolific career, he was known for various contributions to art, industrial design, film, architecture, art theory and technology. Munari’s principles and beliefs were built upon his early involvement in the Futurist movement, which he joined at the age of 19 using the pseudonym “Bum.” During the 1930s, Munari began to move towards Constructivism, particularly with his kinetic sculptures, called Useless Machines (begun 1933), meant to transform or complicate their surrounding environments. Shop a range of Bruno Munari art on 1stDibs.