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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Still Life with Pitcher (Nature morte au pichet)
By Duilio Barnabe
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is signed and dated by Barnabè in the lower right. Barnabè's still-lives of simple everyday objects such as water pitchers, coffee cups, vases and bowls are painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Duilio Barnabé Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Barnabe, Duilio Dubé Bernabe
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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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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$12,978 Sale Price
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Duilio Barnabé Dubé Retro-Painted Glass Coffee Table Blue Green Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Barnabe
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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Metal
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 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
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Materials
Glass
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signed and dated, lower center
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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.