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Duilio Barnabé Tables

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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Creator: Duilio Barnabé
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

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Duilio Barnabè Rare Coffee Table Decorated Ground Crystal Glass Top

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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 Fontana Arte, Duilio Barnabe

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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Duilio Barnabé tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Duilio Barnabé tables 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 tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Duilio Barnabé were created in the modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Sergio Asti, Dino Gavina, and Bonacina. Prices for Duilio Barnabé tables 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 $22,426.

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