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Giorgio De Chirico Furniture

Italian, 1888-1978

The progenitor of metaphysical painting —  a dreamlike, realist style embracing sharp contrasts, sculpted forms and odd juxtapositions — Giorgio De Chirico profoundly influenced many Surrealist artists of his time. His early sculptures and paintings explored the complexities of the mind and reflected his affinity for contemporary European philosophy and Freudian psychoanalysis. Even though the metaphysical movement lasted only a brief time, he left a strong impression on such legendary surrealists as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and André Breton. 

De Chirico was born in Volos, Greece, to Italian parents. His father was a Sicilian baron and engineer in charge of constructing a railroad in Greece at the time of his son’s birth. In his late teens, De Chirico studied art at various institutions in Athens and Florence. After his father died, in 1905, he enrolled in the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. Here, he discovered the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer that would help to shape his future works.

In 1909, De Chirico moved to Milan and then to Florence a year later, where he began experimenting with what would become his metaphysical style. After moving again, this time to Paris in 1911, his brother Alberto Savinio helped him get several small exhibitions of his work that eventually were noticed by Pablo Picasso and the poet Guillaume Apollinaire — and his paintings began to sell.

De Chirico was conscripted into the Italian Army in 1915 but was diagnosed with a mental disorder — likely anxiety — and sent to a military hospital where he met fellow artist Carlo Carrà. Together, they devised the metaphysical painting style that consisted of fantastical images of low-lit town squares uninhabited except for marble sculptures, dummies and stretched shadows, purposefully portrayed with flattened surfaces and warped perspectives.

By the 1920s, De Chirico’s style began incorporating Renaissance and Baroque elements, and later works, from the 1960s and ’70s, brought together neoclassicism, Surrealism and ancient mythology. His art is in major museum collections across the world, including the Tate Museum of Modern Art, in London; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, in Venice; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York.

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Giorgio De Chirico Lithograph "Gli Archeologico", 1970
Giorgio De Chirico Lithograph "Gli Archeologico", 1970

Giorgio De Chirico Lithograph "Gli Archeologico", 1970

By Giorgio De Chirico

Located in Vienna, AT

Giorgio De Chirico lithograph "Gli Archeologico", 1970. Lithograph on Velin with paspartout and frame, edition size: 300, lower left numbered 183/300. Signed lower right. Measurement...

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Engraving on Silver-Plated Foil by Giorgio De Chirico Representing Horses
Engraving on Silver-Plated Foil by Giorgio De Chirico Representing Horses

Engraving on Silver-Plated Foil by Giorgio De Chirico Representing Horses

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Engraving on silver-platedl by Giorgio De Chirico from the 1970s, depicting horses. Measures: Ø cm 55 H cm 48 (frame included).

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Apocalypse of S. John with 22 Drawings by Giorgio De Chirico, Autographed
Apocalypse of S. John with 22 Drawings by Giorgio De Chirico, Autographed

Apocalypse of S. John with 22 Drawings by Giorgio De Chirico, Autographed

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Apocalypse of Saint John with 22 drawings by Giorgio De Chirico. Bestetti Publisher. Volume n ° 1028/1099 Autographed by De Chirico Origin Italy Period 1977. Author Te...

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Giorgio De Chirico furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Giorgio De Chirico furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Giorgio De Chirico were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Novello Finotti, Carmelo Cappello, and Emilio Scanavino. Prices for Giorgio De Chirico furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $739 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,579.

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    While Giorgio de Chirico was not considered a surrealist, his artwork would later go on to influence many surrealist artists. His style has been described as “metaphysical” and “modern”. Shop a selection of Giorgio de Chirico pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Giorgio de Chirico was the founder of the art movement scuola metafisica. This movement was influential in the surrealist art movement as well. In his later years de Chirico also worked in the neo-Baroque style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Giorgio de Chirico pieces and prints from top sellers.
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    Greek-born painter Giorgio de Chirico, one of the most famous and influential painters in history, painted over 190 pieces in styles ranging from neoclassical to neo-Baroque. Shop a collection of Giorgio de Chirico artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.