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Bruno Munari Centerpieces

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
Large Bruno Munari Maldive Tray
Large Bruno Munari Maldive Tray

Large Bruno Munari Maldive Tray

By Bruno Munari

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Large center piece silver tray designed by Bruno Munari in 1960, manufactured by Danese Milan, in the collection of MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum...

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1960s Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Centerpieces

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Bruno Munari centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Munari centerpieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bruno Munari centerpieces, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider centerpieces by Angelo Mangiarotti, Buccellati, and Rosenthal. Prices for Bruno Munari centerpieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $1,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.
Questions About Bruno Munari Centerpieces
  • 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.