Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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.

Creator: Bruno Munari

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

$762

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

20th Century, Bruno Munari for Danese Photo Frame Moirè

$4,403

20th Century, Bruno Munari for Danese Photo Frame Moirè

By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari

Located in Torino, Piemonte

The Italian firm Danese stands as one of the most influential companies in the history of design. Danese's success can largely be attributed to the philosophies and creations of Enzo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Acrylic

Bruno Munari Rosewood Mail Stamps Set for Danese Milano, Italy, 1960s

$1,100 / set

Bruno Munari Rosewood Mail Stamps Set for Danese Milano, Italy, 1960s

By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of five rosewood and rubber mail stamps by Bruno Munari for Danese, Italy, c.1960s. Bruno Munari was an Italian graphic artist and industrial designer ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Rubber, Rosewood

Steel Cinetic Object "Tetracono SM" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano

$16,500

Steel Cinetic Object "Tetracono SM" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano

By Bruno Munari

Located in Montreal, QC

Steel and aluminium Cinetic Object "Tetracono SM" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano Paper manufacturer's label to underside ‘Bruno Mari 1965 Tetracono S.M. ...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Steel

Vintage Mid-20th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Photo Frame, Italy 50s

$1,274

H 8.86 in W 6.7 in D 0.6 in

Vintage Mid-20th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Photo Frame, Italy 50s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant antique frame dating back to around the 1950s, crafted in tortoiseshell and soft dark rust-colored velvet. In this mid-20th century piece...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

Ceramic Box, 1960s Italy

$450

H 2.25 in W 8 in D 3.75 in

Ceramic Box, 1960s Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glaze ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. Slime green glaze along the top with an orange ring around the edge of the lid. Base is painted a matte brown. Green glaze covers the in...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Note Pad Holder Set by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

$850 / set

H 0.5 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in

Note Pad Holder Set by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

By Cini & Nils

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A set of sleek, finely detailed and elegant notepad holders in black plastic, the smaller one having a fitted pen.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Plastic

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

$521

H 4.34 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Naples, IT

Famous and Iconic Portable Typewriter Mod. Valentine designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King, for the company Olivetti in 1960, the typewriter is in very good condition with case ...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Metal

Original Vintage 'Giglio' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari. Danese Milano. Italy, 1985

$495

H 11.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.3 in

Original Vintage 'Giglio' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari. Danese Milano. Italy, 1985

By Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano

Located in Malmö, SE

Original 'Giglio' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari and produced by Danese Milano 1985. Great original condition. Stamped with makers mark. Artist-designer ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

$9,050 / item

H 18.51 in Dm 5.91 in

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage French Ceramic Vase by Raymonde Leduc 'circa 1970s', Small

$270Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.71 in W 3.04 in D 3.04 in

Vintage French Ceramic Vase by Raymonde Leduc 'circa 1970s', Small

By Raymonde Leduc

Located in London, GB

Vintage ceramic vase (or pencil holder if you prefer) by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1970s). Sandstone coloured small vessel with plant motifs inlaid on all four sides. In good overall con...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Photo Frame RBB Sheffield 20th Century

$574 / set

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in

Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Photo Frame RBB Sheffield 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb decorative pair of sterling silver photo frames with makers mark RBB and hallmarks for Sheffield 1989/ 1990. Beautiful portrait shaped rectangular frames each feature a be...

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Late 20th Century English Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase

$1,100

H 5.88 in W 3 in D 3.5 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative ornate handle cabinet vase / pitcher. The piece is documented to the Frate...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection

$11,680 / item

H 14.57 in Dm 5.12 in

Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase was designed by Marco Zanini in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage Silver Photo Frame with Leaf Design, Velvet Back, 20th Century

$175

H 3.35 in W 2.56 in D 1.19 in

Vintage Silver Photo Frame with Leaf Design, Velvet Back, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb small decorative silver photo frame, late 20th century in date. Beautiful portrait rectangular frame with leaf decoration to the corners and with a blue velvet easel back....

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Late 20th Century Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Silver

Apple Vase by Fakasaka Design

$1,289 / item

H 7.29 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Apple Vase by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Apple vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 18.5 cm Materials: polished bronze. APPLE VASE / PEN CUP FAKASAKA is a design company focu...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Previously Available Items

Ice box model TMT designed by Bruno Munari for Zani & Zani

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H 1.97 in Dm 7.49 in

Ice box model TMT designed by Bruno Munari for Zani & Zani

By Bruno Munari, Zani & Zani 1

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Ice box model TMT designed by Bruno Munari in 1955. Original aluminium structure, 1980 edition for Zani&Zani. Winner of the Compasso d'Oro in 1955 for its formal purity derived fro...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961

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H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in

Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961

By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano

Located in Milan, IT

Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Steel

Italian Midcentury Aluminum Table Ice Bucket Mod. 510 by Munari for Tre A, 1955

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H 8.47 in Dm 7.49 in

Italian Midcentury Aluminum Table Ice Bucket Mod. 510 by Munari for Tre A, 1955

By Bruno Munari

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian midcentury aluminum table ice bucket Mod. 510 by Munari for Tre A, 1955 Electric blue anodized aluminum table ice bucket Mod. 510, win...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Large Maldive Centerpiece Bowl by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, circa 1960

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H 2.37 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in

Large Maldive Centerpiece Bowl by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, circa 1960

By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano

Located in Labrit, Landes

A centerpiece by Italian artist Bruno Munari Manufactured by Danese Milano in 1960 and no longer in production This piece was issued in different sizes; this is the middle-large ve...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Silver

Bruno Munari, Model Sculpture Flexi, Danese Editions, Milano, Italy

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H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in

Bruno Munari, Model Sculpture Flexi, Danese Editions, Milano, Italy

By Bruno Munari

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Model sculpture flexi in metal and paper designed by Bruno Munari in 1968. Second edition. Limited edition of a 1000 pieces. Produced by Danese Editions, Milano. Biography Bruno...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Metal

Bruno Munari Model Sculpture Tempo Libero Collection Fossili 2000 Italy

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H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 0.79 in

Bruno Munari Model Sculpture Tempo Libero Collection Fossili 2000 Italy

By Bruno Munari

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Model sculpture Tempo Libero in plexiglass with gears and clock parts inside designed by Bruno Munari in 1995, Italy. Unique Piece. Signed. Bibliography Ingannare il Tempo. Bruon...

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1990s Italian Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Plexiglass

Bruno Munari, Model Sculpture Continua, Imago Editions, Italy

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H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in

Bruno Munari, Model Sculpture Continua, Imago Editions, Italy

By Bruno Munari

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Model sculpture Continua in metal designed by Bruno Munari and produced by Imago in 1975, Italy. Limited editions of 150 pieces. Number 2. Signed...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Metal

"Flexy" Steel Sculpture by Bruno Munari for Danese, Italy, 1960s

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

"Flexy" Steel Sculpture by Bruno Munari for Danese, Italy, 1960s

By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano

Located in Milan, IT

Fabulous "Flexy" sculpture by Bruno Munari for Danese. Flexible object, built with six stainless steel wires, to draw in the space immediately...

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1960s Italian Vintage Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Steel

"Spiffero" Screen Sculpture by Bruno Munari c.1988

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H 63 in W 63 in

"Spiffero" Screen Sculpture by Bruno Munari c.1988

By Bruno Munari, Zanotta

Located in London, GB

Impressive "Spiffero" Screen Sculpture by Bruno Munari for Zanotta, Italy c.1988 Asymmetrically cut & painted aluminium panels. We are always adding to our 1stdibs catalogue so be...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

"Spiffero" Screen Sculpture by Bruno Munari ca.1988

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H 63 in W 63 in

"Spiffero" Screen Sculpture by Bruno Munari ca.1988

By Bruno Munari

Located in London, GB

"Spiffero" screen sculpture by Bruno Munari for Zanotta, Italy c.1988

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Late 20th Century Italian Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

Bruno Munari decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Munari decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 9 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 10 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Fabio Novembre, DeCastelli, and Cappellini. Prices for Bruno Munari decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $120 and can go as high as $24,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $450.

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Questions About Bruno Munari Decorative Objects

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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.