Known for its collaborations with some of the world’s most important artists, sculptors and designers, Italian furniture manufacturer Mirabili produces high-quality pieces that not only prioritize function but are also expressive objets d’art that are demonstrative of the company’s clear creative vision.
Famed Italian entrepreneur Sergio Cammilli (1920–2001), founder of radical modernist furniture company Poltronova in 1956, came up with an idea to focus on creating a collection of “usable furniture art” designed by notable architects and artists. In 1986, Cammilli’s vision was realized when he established Mirabili. He once explained that the company was a consortium of “well-known artists and designers selected for their particular gifts and their poetic world, lending an innovative and sensitive contribution to the cultural image of the habitat as ‘Art of Living.’”
Over the past few decades, Mirabili has attracted high-profile designers to create an eclectic range of pieces. For instance, the headboard of Italian multidisciplinary artist Luigi Ontani’s Heliondimio bed comprises a colossal carved wooden sun that is finished with gold leaf and “meets the gaze” of the carved crescent moon sculpture that appears on the foot of the structure. Other distinguished pieces include the leaf-like Foglia chair by Fabrizio Corneli, the TOTEM Clair de Lune sculpture by Ettore Sottsass, Carla Tolomeo’s Black Half-Moon silk and velvet sofa and Marco Lodola’s “playing card” contemporary art wall sculptures.
In 2002, Formitalia Luxury Group acquired Mirabili (now known as Mirabili Arte d'Abitare).
Mirabili has regularly exhibited at numerous art shows and fairs throughout Italy and the rest of Europe.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Mirabili decorative objects, wall decorations and seating.
Contemporary Art Writing Desk Amanuense Nero Black by Adolfo Natalini
By Adolfo Natalini, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies. Amanuense, decoded in his characterizing elements (the functional nature of the writing desk-Sécret...
Bronze
Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99
By Mirabili
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amanuense Secretary Desk by Adolfo Natalini for Mirabili Limited Edition 2/99. Limited edition release with metal tag indicating 2/99. "Part of a series of striking pieces designed b...
Cherry
Contemporary Art Writing Desk Amanuense Dark Cherry Wood by Adolfo Natalini
By Adolfo Natalini, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies. Amanuense, decoded in his characterizing elements (the functional nature of the writing desk-Sécretaire, the symbolic hand and the stick) or dynamic elements; (the folding lid, closed/open) is a contraption of the symbolic time of the memory and of the intimate, of the intensity and of the intellectual and “spiritual” concentration, of the transcription of thoughts into figures, alphabets, ideograms, cosmology. Writing desk or secretary in dark cherry wood...
Bronze
$2,690
H 37.21 in W 35.24 in D 13.59 in
Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Camphor Wood & Brass Bureau Desk Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian Anglo Indian campaign Camphor wood with brass inlay Military bureau desk This piece really is exquisite. It’s a genui...
Brass
$2,821Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.8 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There are also three big drawers in the lower p...
Mahogany
$3,082Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 31.11 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made in fine walnut early 1960s. Front with three drawers and a writing flap. Behind the...
Wood
Early French Art Deco Desk in Nutwood, circa 1925
Located in Ulm, DE
Small desk with fluting Walnut, shellac hand polished Early Art Deco, France around 1925 Dimensions: Width: 90 cm height: 72 cm Depth: 55 cm.
Nutwood
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk by Svenska Möbler, Circa 1950
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish secretary desk signed by the A.B. Svenska Moebel Fabrikerna (SMF), one of the largest furniture manufacture...
Birch, Jacaranda
Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Two Piece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spanish Chinoiserie Secretary Desk, two parts. Desk features a lower chest with four storage drawers (two small drawers over two larger drawers), p...
Wood
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 66 in D 18 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk and Chair by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chippendale style mahogany secretary desk by Milling Street Baker 10 drawers with brass pulls. Desk has ample storage space, featuring 10 drawers. Mi...
Burl
Secretary Desk In Rosewood By Erling Torvits From 1960s
By Erling Torvits
Located in Lejre, DK
Secretary desk in rosewood designed by Erling Torvits from the 1960s. Classic Danish furniture with drop-down writing flap and storage. Timeless design. — Origin: Denmark — Designer...
Palisander
$3,746Sale Price|25% Off
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of an oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, and blac...
Metal
$836Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 38 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk, Sofa Table, Hall Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Versatile Edwardian style writing that can be used as console table, Sofa table or as a hall table. Simple yet elegant carving on edges. Pull out tray to make create more writing are...
Walnut
Antique Oak Ladies Writing Desk with Barley Twist Legs and Leather Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistic and perfectly hand-crafted oak writing desk with large drawer. Beautiful and practical antique ladies writing desk from circa 1920. This fine Arts & Crafts era desk, with ...
Brass
$3,895
H 42.5 in W 35.25 in D 17.25 in
Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures: 35.25 wide x 17.25 deep x 42.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24...
Teak