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

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

$22,424

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 Tables

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Metal, Brass

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

$25,182

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 Tables

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Metal

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

$33,216

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 Tables

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Brass, Steel

Fontana Arte, Coffee Table, Walnut, Glass, Italy, 1960s

$5,600

H 12.5 in W 50 in D 23 in

Fontana Arte, Coffee Table, Walnut, Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and smoked glass coffee table, model 2461, designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5"H x 50....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Fontana Arte, Side Table, Walnut, Glass, Italy, 1960s

$3,800

H 12.7 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in

Fontana Arte, Side Table, Walnut, Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and smoked glass side table designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s. Minor scuffing to legs. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.7"H x 22.5"W x 18.5"D All items s...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Fontana Arte Glass Coffee Table 1970, Italy

$1,681

H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

Fontana Arte Glass Coffee Table 1970, Italy

By Fontana Arte

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful geometric all Glass and Chrome Coffee table . Architectural Deign . so stylish . Good condition . Fontana Arte 1970s Italy

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass

Max Ingrand, Coffee Table, Green Convex Glass, Metal, Brass, Fontana Arte, 1958

$89,000

H 14.7 in Dm 32.5 in

Max Ingrand, Coffee Table, Green Convex Glass, Metal, Brass, Fontana Arte, 1958

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in High Point, NC

A green convex glass, metal and brass coffee table, model 1774, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1958.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Brass, Metal

FONTANA ARTE COFFEE TAbLE WOOD GLASS 1950 ITALY

$3,357

H 24.81 in Dm 15.36 in

FONTANA ARTE COFFEE TAbLE WOOD GLASS 1950 ITALY

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

ECCEZIONALE COFFEE TABLE DI FONTANA ARTE IN LEgNO INTAGLIATO E PIANO IN VETRO SPESSO IN BUONO STATO....

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Wood

Mirrored Crystal Glass Coffee Table by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960 ca

$5,755

H 15.16 in W 34.85 in D 34.85 in

Mirrored Crystal Glass Coffee Table by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960 ca

By Fontana Arte

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Coffee table with a polished wood base and grey mirrored crystal glass top designed by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960 ca. The table present four cylindric legs with brass detail in the e...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Crystal

Tour Table with Glass Top Designed by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

$11,385 / item

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Tour Table with Glass Top Designed by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

By Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tour is the evolution of the table with wheels. Again with wheels, but in this case taken from bicycles, it was a surprising piece. The beveled float glass top, 0.6" thick, rests on four pivoting wheels attached to four stainless steel plates...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass

Green Bubble Glass Waterfall Coffee Table attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy 1970s

$7,600

H 17.33 in W 36.23 in D 20.87 in

Green Bubble Glass Waterfall Coffee Table attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy 1970s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare Coffee or Sofa Waterfall Table that was handmade of a single piece of solid glass. The green/gray bubble glass features beautif...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass

Outstanding Italien Coffee Table with Massive Glass Top attributed Fontana Arte

$2,110Sale Price|44% Off

H 18.12 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Outstanding Italien Coffee Table with Massive Glass Top attributed Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Munich, DE

Wooden legs with brass fittings and details.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass

Mid-century 'Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Duilio Barnabè' coffee table.

$387,327

H 14.57 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in

Mid-century 'Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Duilio Barnabè' coffee table.

By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Palermo, IT

Small table designed in 1958 by the great master of Crystal ''Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte and painted by Duilio Bernabè known as Dubè.'' Duilio Barnabè, known artistically as Dubé, ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Crystal

Fontana Arte coffee table made in Italy 1952

$11,691

H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 27.96 in

Fontana Arte coffee table made in Italy 1952

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This rare and exquisite coffee table, designed and crafted by Fontana Arte in Italy in 1952, is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Fontana Arte, a prestigious Italian d...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Fontana Glass Table Designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte

$4,087 / item

H 15.7 in W 55.1 in D 27.5 in

Fontana Glass Table Designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Pietro Chiesa, it was an extraordinary piece of essentiality and elegance. This coffee table is made from a double curved single piece of thick glass (15 mm). Available i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Glass

Previously Available Items

Coffee Table, Dube Duilio Barnabe Design. 1950s

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H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in

Coffee Table, Dube Duilio Barnabe Design. 1950s

By Duilio Barnabe

Located in Oirlo, LI

The Dubè coffee table, designed by Duilio Barnabé (also known as Dubè) in 1955 for Fontana Arte, is an exceptional piece that embodies the essence of 1950s Italian design. This ova...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Marble, Brass

Duilio Barnabé Cocktail Table

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H 15 in Dm 39 in

Duilio Barnabé Cocktail Table

By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Cocktail table by Duilio Barnabé for Fontana Arte. Back-painted glass top of irregular shape and “chipped” edges. Triangular-shaped bas...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Brass, Metal

Fontana Arte Cocktail Table

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H 14.75 in W 49.5 in D 20 in

Fontana Arte Cocktail Table

By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Rare cocktail table by Duilio Barnabé for Fontana Arte. Slab crystal top with irregular and chipped edges. Verre églomisé decoration with a Primitive motif. Dark mahogany legs, ca...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

Fontana Arte Dining Table by Duilio Bernabè (Dubé)

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H 28.5 in Dm 48.5 in

Fontana Arte Dining Table by Duilio Bernabè (Dubé)

By Duilio Barnabe, Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Fontana Arte

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Exquisite and truly unique round breakfast or dining table by Fontana Arte with 48 inch round glass crystal top by Securitat Sant-Gobain, reverse painted abstract bot...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Duilio Barnabé Tables

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Crystal, Brass

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.