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Bruno Munari Seating

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
Zanotta Edizioni Singer Chair in Natural Frame by Bruno Munari
Zanotta Edizioni Singer Chair in Natural Frame by Bruno Munari

Zanotta Edizioni Singer Chair in Natural Frame by Bruno Munari

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Zanotta Edizioni Singer Chair in Natural Frame by Bruno Munari Art object in the form of a chair. Nine originals numbered and signed. Frame in natura...

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Bruno Munari seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Munari seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bruno Munari seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Bruno Munari were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Giovanni Offredi, Willy Rizzo, and Fabio Lenci. Prices for Bruno Munari seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,728 and can go as high as $9,158, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,943.
Questions About Bruno Munari Seating
  • 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.