Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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

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 Abstract Sculptures

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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 Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

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, Memphis Group, Marco Zanini

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 Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

$3,069 / item

H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in

Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

$11,680 / item

H 12.6 in Dm 11.82 in

Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Mizar vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The piece features clear and blue glass with multicolored handles. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino One of the most influential and important figures of the last century, Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

$8,870 / item

H 18.9 in Dm 3.94 in

Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Alioth Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1983. The Venetian glass vase features blue fusions and black threads. Signed on the base. Ettore Sottsass was b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

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

$899

H 1.46 in W 13.78 in D 10.04 in

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

By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano

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 Abstract Sculptures

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Plastic

Steel 1960s Ventotene Desk Organizer, Model 3054A by E. Mari for Danese Milano

$515 / item

H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Steel 1960s Ventotene Desk Organizer, Model 3054A by E. Mari for Danese Milano

By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Ventotene desk organizer, model 3054A in polished steel designed by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano in 1964. Good condition: this is a vintage item, not a brand new product. Signs of we...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Altair Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

$12,600 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 5.12 in

Altair Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

The Altair Glass Flower Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

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

$1,774

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 Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Brass plate by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari

$566Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.4 in Dm 8.86 in

Brass plate by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari

By Cleto Munari, Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, IT

Brass plate designed by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari. The plate is part of Cleto Munari's contemporary forms collection, designed by Gio Ponti and made by Gft. Made entirely of brass...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964

$1,650

H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964

By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Meer, VAN

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' for Danese Milano 1964 A very rare avant garde ceramic object by Angelo Mangiarotti (1921 – 2012) for Danese Milano. 196...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture with Steel Base by Bruno Gambone, Italy, c. 1990

$12,000

H 24 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Ceramic Sculpture with Steel Base by Bruno Gambone, Italy, c. 1990

By Bruno Gambone

Located in New York City, NY

Figurative glazed ceramic sculpture with steel base by Bruno Gambone, Italy, c. 1990.

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1990s Italian Bruno Munari Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Bruno Munari abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Munari abstract sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of steel and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bruno Munari abstract sculptures, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original abstract sculptures by Bruno Munari were created in the modern style in italy during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider abstract sculptures by Ettore Sottsass, Venini, and Licio Zanetti. Prices for Bruno Munari abstract sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $24,500 and can go as high as $24,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $24,500.

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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.

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