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Duilio Barnabé Furniture

Italian, 1914-1961

Through elaborate still lifes, vivid landscape paintings and thought-provoking portraits reduced to bold geometric forms, Italian artist Duilio Barnabé (who often went by Dubè) embraced the Cubist genre with a zeal to match that of his greatest inspiration, Spanish master Pablo Picasso.

Born in Bologna in 1914, Barnabé showed a strong interest in art from an early age. In his youth, he studied under Italian modern artist Giorgio Morandi, developing his skill and trying to find his own unique style.

In 1935, the Italian government drafted Barnabé to military service, where he served a tour in North Africa. He married sculptor Angiola Cassanello in 1938, and served another stint in the military in 1940, after being called to duty once again. Upon his second return from service, Barnabé was finally able to make his art in earnest. He produced works that won the Baruzzi Prize in 1941 and the International Curlandese Prize in 1943.  

In 1946, Barnabé moved to Paris, where he created the bulk of his early paintings, in which Picasso's influence strongly shone through. His major artistic debut occurred in 1947, at the exhibition of contemporary Italian art in Switzerland. Many exhibitions and awards followed, including a solo show at the Venice Biennale.

In 1955, he received a gold medal from the Italian government for a series of stained glass windows he had designed. Barnabé worked in many mediums, including furniture, but his primary focus was painting. He produced a large body of work until his death in 1961 in an auto accident in the Swiss Alps. 

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1950 Duilio Barnabè Dubè Screenprint
1950 Duilio Barnabè Dubè Screenprint

1950 Duilio Barnabè Dubè Screenprint

By Duilio Barnabe

Located in Brescia, IT

Duilio Barnabè Italy, 1950 Screenprint on paper 60/100 Signed "Barnabè" with pencil Original blue wood frame with glass Super rare screenprint Duilio Barnabè (October 7, 1914 – Oc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Furniture

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Paper, Wood

Green Glass Table by Duiliu Barnabé / Fontana Arte, c.a. 1960
Green Glass Table by Duiliu Barnabé / Fontana Arte, c.a. 1960

Green Glass Table by Duiliu Barnabé / Fontana Arte, c.a. 1960

By Duilio Barnabe, Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Fontana Arte

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare and sophisticated low table by mid century painter Duilio "Dubé" Barnabé. It's heavy glass top has chiseled edges and behind glass painting. ...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Fontana Arte in collaborazione con dubè (Duilio Barnabe) 1955.
Fontana Arte in collaborazione con dubè (Duilio Barnabe) 1955.

Fontana Arte in collaborazione con dubè (Duilio Barnabe) 1955.

By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte

Located in Palermo, IT

Max Ingrand Fontana Arte in collaborazione con dubè (Duilio Barnabé) 1955. Centrotavola in cristallo di grandi dimensioni e spessore dipinto a mano nel...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Duilio Barnabé Furniture

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Crystal

Duilio Barnabè Rare Coffee Table Decorated Ground Crystal Glass Top
Duilio Barnabè Rare Coffee Table Decorated Ground Crystal Glass Top

Duilio Barnabè Rare Coffee Table Decorated Ground Crystal Glass Top

By Duilio Barnabe

Located in Milano, IT

Duilio Barnabè known as Dubè (1914-1961) Rare coffee table with thick ground crystal glass top back painted with musical instruments. Structure in met...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Duilio Barnabé Furniture

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Glass, Wood

1950's Duilio Barnabé Dubé Fontana Arte Painted Eglomise Glass Coffee Table
1950's Duilio Barnabé Dubé Fontana Arte Painted Eglomise Glass Coffee Table

1950's Duilio Barnabé Dubé Fontana Arte Painted Eglomise Glass Coffee Table

By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte

Located in Milano, IT

This rare round coffee table was designed by Duilio “Dubè” Bernabè and produced by Fontana Arte, in Milan, circa 1958. The tabletop is made of ground crystal glass, and then reverse-painted using the églomisé technique. The design features bold, expressive brushstrokes forming leaf motifs in shades of green, magenta, and bright blue over a soft grey background—creating a vibrant yet sophisticated composition. The base is composed of slender, black-painted metal legs with elegant brass feet, giving the table a light and sculptural presence. Signed "Dubè Fontana Arte...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Furniture

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Duilio Barnabé Dubé Retro-Painted Glass Coffee Table Blue Green Fontana Arte
Duilio Barnabé Dubé Retro-Painted Glass Coffee Table Blue Green Fontana Arte

Duilio Barnabé Dubé Retro-Painted Glass Coffee Table Blue Green Fontana Arte

By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte

Located in Milano, IT

Rare painted glass coffee table by Duilio Barnabé, made in Italy by Fontana Arte Glass makers, circa 1958. Featuring a black painted metal and brass base, it supports a thick, curved...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Furniture

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Duilio " Dube" Bernabe large glass wall / table plaque by Fontana Arte Roosters
Duilio " Dube" Bernabe large glass wall / table plaque by Fontana Arte Roosters

Duilio " Dube" Bernabe large glass wall / table plaque by Fontana Arte Roosters

By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful. reverse art work glass in this plaque , wall glass painting by the well known artist Duilio Dube Bernabe , signed LR and traditional subject Coq / Roosters .This is a larg...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Furniture

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Glass

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Duilio Barnabé furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Duilio Barnabé furniture 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 Duilio Barnabé furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Duilio Barnabé were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lumen Center, Massimo Papiri, and Home Collection Turin. Prices for Duilio Barnabé furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $19,408 and can go as high as $25,445, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $23,537.

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