Bruno Munari Lighting
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.to
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Creator: Bruno Munari
Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
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Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano (IT, c. 1950s)
Twill fabric exterior shade with a parchment interior backing. Two yellow-green and one red-orange. Eac...
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Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...
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Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s
By Bruno Munari
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Danese Milano based on a design by Bruno Munari from the 1960s.
The most striking element of this lamp is the textile shade. The stret...
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Table Lamp model 'Bali'
By Bruno Munari
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table Lamp model "Bali"
Manufactured by Danese Milano Italy, 1964 Lacquered metal frame, Rice paper lampshade, Wood
Measurements
40 cm diameter x 50h cm 15,8 in diameter x 19,7h in
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$9,985
Falkland pendant by Bruno Munari for Danese
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This design classic was designed in 1964 by Brunu Munari.
This is a larger version, with six rings. White lycra stretch fabric.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Lighting
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Falkland Pendant lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in bruxelles, BE
White fabric chandelier designed by Bruno Munari. Stamped. Height max with cable: 230 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Lighting
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Aluminum
1967 Bruno Munari Alfa Romeo Italian Design Sculpture Table Lamp
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brescia, IT
Alfa Romeo Table Lamp
Design Bruno Munari
Italy, 1967
White Perspex Shade
Crome Metal Frame
Sculpture Metal Base
"Munari" signed on the base
"Alfa Romeo. A Italo Cantera 1967" engr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Lighting
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'Acona Biconbi' Sculptural Chandeliers by Bruno Munari 1969, Published Reference
By Bruno Munari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of 'Acona Biconbi' sculptural chandeliers by iconic Italian polymath Bruno Munari (1904-1998). This model is published in the September-De...
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Chrome, Stainless Steel
$4,400 Sale Price / set
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Falkland lamp, design by Bruno Munari for Danese, first editions, Italy
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Famous Falkland hanging lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese in 1964.
Composed of an aluminum reflector and a white tubular elastic mesh diffuser, supported by seven metal rings...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Munari Lighting
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By Bruno Munari
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Iconic ''Lampada Esagonale'' (translation: hexagonal lamp) from the early 1960s. A rare pendant or suspension lamp consisting of concentric hexagonal rings of reflective aluminium slats. The light from the bulb is reflected by the slats in several directions, which allows for an even illumination.
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Bruno Munari is one of the most famous Italian designers of the 20th century. Praised for being a master of visual language, he was described by Picasso as "the Leonardo of our times"; his contribution to design is immeasurable.
Munari was born in 1907 in Milan. After spending his formative years in Venice, he returned to Milan and began working for his engineer uncle in 1925. In the late 1920s he joined the Second Futurism, led by F.T. Marinetti. He abandoned the group as they got increasingly associated with fascism. although the dynamic aesthetics of Futurism continued to inspire his work for many years. Munari would later meet André Berton in Paris in the 1930s and Surrealism would have a lifelong impact on him.
From 1938 to 1943, Miunari worked as a graphic designer for the Italian publishing house Mondadori, and during these years, Munari began writing and illustrating children's books. As an advocate of kinesthetic learning, his stories are often left incomplete in order to teach children to use their imaginations and think individually.
With more than sixty publications, from design manuals to children's books, Munari uses experimental typography, pedagogical designs, bold color palettes, and an eclectic choice of materials to express his ideas about language and the world. In 1966 his influential book Design as Art chronicled the importance of design in everyday life, as well as the democratization of art and design.
In the 1940s Munari, together with Gilo Dorfles, Gianni Monnet, and Atanasio Soldait, founded the artistic movement of Concretism in Italy, inspired by abstractionism.
Munari's Useless Machines series, created during his career, represents a whimsical exploration of childlike wonder and frankness. These kinetic and furniture-like sculptures achieved widespread popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. Munari also designs products for the home, ranging from electronic systems to children's toys, including Meo the Cat (1949) and Zizì the Monkey (1954) for Pirelli; as well as Cube Ashtray (1957), Falkland Pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bruno Munari Lighting
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By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
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Bruno Munari lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original lighting by Bruno Munari were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Antonio Piva, and Missoni. Prices for Bruno Munari lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,364 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,225.
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- What is Bruno Munari famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Bruno 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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