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Bruno Munari Picture Frames

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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Creator: Bruno Munari
20th Century, Bruno Munari for Danese Photo Frame Moirè
20th Century, Bruno Munari for Danese Photo Frame Moirè

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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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Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961

Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961

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Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961

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Bruno Munari picture frames are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bruno Munari picture frames, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original picture frames 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 picture frames by and Ghirò Studio. Prices for Bruno Munari picture frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $889, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $305.
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    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.