Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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 Bruno Munari Silver-Plate Sculptural Vase with Glass Insert Italian 1973

$1,200

Vintage Bruno Munari Silver-Plate Sculptural Vase with Glass Insert Italian 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 Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Bruno Munari Stamp Set Danese New old stock

$850

Bruno Munari Stamp Set Danese New old stock

By Bruno Munari

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bruno Munari's stamp set for Danese. New old stock in mint condition. English text model.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Wood

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 Desk Accessories

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Rubber, Rosewood

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 Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Note Pad Holder Set by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

Unavailable|~~$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 Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box

$1,095

H 1 in W 3.75 in D 2 in

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) Ne...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

$535

H 4.34 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti

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 Desk Accessories

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Metal

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

$2,200

H 5.88 in Dm 4.88 in

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Seguso, Seguso Viro

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase

$488Sale Price|24% Off

H 3.38 in W 2 in D 2.25 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown cobalt and sky blue, orange, and white Italian art glass decorative double handle cabinet vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 190...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten

$24 / set

H 10.63 in W 4.53 in D 0.4 in

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten. We sourced these from the US. Extraordinary original 1940's new old stock, never used, incredible graphics. Listing is for a p...

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1940s European Vintage Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Paper

Original Orange 'Lampedusa' Vase by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s

$395

H 3.82 in W 3.82 in D 2.6 in

Original Orange 'Lampedusa' Vase by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s

By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Malmö, SE

Orange melamine "Lampedusa" vase (Pencil Holder). Designed by Enzo Mari in 1967. Produced by Danese Milano in the late 60s. Great condition, some light scratches. Stamped with maker...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962, in Blue and Green

$594

H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962, in Blue and Green

By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano

Located in Milan, IT

Early Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962. In the colors of Blue and Green. Carries the Danese label.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Metal

Italian Handmade Ceramic Vase by Flavia Montelupo

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in Dm 5.12 in

Italian Handmade Ceramic Vase by Flavia Montelupo

By Flavia Montelupo

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Unique Italian glasses vase with beautiful colors by Flavia Montelupo.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato

$675

H 6 in W 2.13 in D 2.13 in

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful Italian Murano smoked grey charcoal faceted art glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Sommerso, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Beautiful at any angle. Dim...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

16 Animals Vintage Puzzle by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, Italy

$894

H 1.46 in W 13.78 in D 10.04 in

16 Animals Vintage Puzzle by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, Italy

By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Enzo Marie (1932-202) was an Italian designer and artist. The Animali puzzle, which became a design classic over the years, was designed around 1957. The puzzle offered here dates fr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Bruno Munari desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Munari desk accessories 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 desk accessories, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original desk accessories by Bruno Munari were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desk accessories by Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard, and Nino Basso. Prices for Bruno Munari desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $120 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $353.

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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.

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