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 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 Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

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 Danese Milano, Bruno Munari

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

$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

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 Enzo Mari, Danese Milano, Ettore Sottsass

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 Desk Accessories

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Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

$532

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 Vetri d'Arte Murano Antique Blue Opalescent Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

$750

H 6.38 in Dm 3.75 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Antique Blue Opalescent Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and blue trim Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d’Arte company. The vase has a genie bot...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

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 Desk Accessories

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

Apple Vase by Fakasaka Design

$1,312 / 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 Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s)

$2,196Sale Price|24% Off

H 12.01 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s)

By Bruno Gambone

Located in London, GB

Ceramic Italian decorative vase by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). A sensuous bottle-shaped piece featuring an oatmeal-hued, wide base narrows upwards towards a dark chocolate brown elo...

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1980s Italian Vintage Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Vintage Silver-Plated Trumpet Vase, Italian Modern Design, 1970s

$283

H 4.06 in W 4.06 in D 8.86 in

Vintage Silver-Plated Trumpet Vase, Italian Modern Design, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant silver-plated trumpet vase featuring a tall, tapered silhouette with a wide flared rim and stepped circular base. The clean, streamlined form reflects understated Art Deco an...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

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

$275Sale 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 Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

$321

H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered many cultures, religious symbolism, and inspiration on his travels. The smooth, curving...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern 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

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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Questions About Bruno Munari Desk Accessories

What is Bruno Munari famous for?
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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.