Nerone and Patuzzi Decorative Art
Italian
Nerone and Patuzzi furniture is a shining example of the experimental side of mid-century modern design. While the style is known mainly for its clean lines and simple forms, this Italian duo showcased how artistic it could be. Together, they designed beautiful abstract and figurative sculptures, as well as sculptural coffee tables and wall lights.
Gianni Patuzzi (1932–2022) and Giovanni Ceccarelli (1937–1996), who went by the name Nerone, worked together under the NP2 Group. They met while they were both students at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia and were acquainted again in Turin in 1959. The two struck up a fruitful partnership, and in 1962, they started the NP2 Group out of a studio in the Borgaro Torinese northwest of the city.
The idea behind the NP2 group was to integrate art with architecture and furniture making, bringing it out of museums and making it more accessible. The studio of the two young designers quickly became an exciting hub of innovation, attracting talented designers and artists like Marcel Breuer and Emilio Vedova.
In 1964, Nerone’s younger brother, Piercarlo Ceccarelli, joined the NP2 Group as a manager and administrator. Ceccarelli was instrumental in creating relationships with galleries, showrooms and architects throughout Europe and the United States. The group began receiving both public and private commissions.
By the late 1960s, the work of Nerone and Patuzzi was being exhibited around the world, earning recognition and awards. Their designs included everything from furniture and fittings to monumental sculptures. They utilized a wide range of techniques, including woodworking, metalworking and marble engraving.
Around this time, Nerone and Patuzzi began working on individual side projects, but they continued collaborating as the NP2 Group until 1974.
In an interview with the European Parliamentary Research Service in 2016, Patuzzi reflected fondly on his time collaborating with Nerone, remembering that they worked hard but with great enthusiasm.
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Creator: Nerone and Patuzzi
Unique vintage set of 8 panels in carved aluminum by Nerone Ceccarelli.
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
REF : 10248
8 Wall panels in aluminum, engraved, patinated and painted by Nerone Ceccarelli and Giancarlo Patuzzi.
Italy, 1973
Dimensions: 790 x H 200 x Depth 2 cm
Nerone Ceccarell...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nerone and Patuzzi Decorative Art
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Aluminum
Nerone e Patuzzi wall panel Gruppo NP2 Italy 1972
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Sculptural wall panel designed by Nerone & Patuzzi and manufactured by Forme & Superfici in Italy in 1972. This is number 40 of an edition of 100. It is not clear if the entire editi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nerone and Patuzzi Decorative Art
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Nerone Patuzzi NP2 wall panel made in Italy 1974
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning abstract square wall panel designed by Nerone Patuzzi, crafted from etched aluminum with a wooden backing, created by Forme e Superfici and belongs to a limited edition, wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nerone and Patuzzi Decorative Art
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Large metal wall sculpture by Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2, Italy 1969
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Unique wall sculpture by Nerone and Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2), Torino, Italy 1969. The sculpture is made of metal rods, profiles, sheets of copper and metal all hand shaped and finishes i...
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Nerone & Patuzzi Zinc Headboard Panel, Italy, 1970s
By Nerone and Patuzzi
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This Nerone & Patuzzi zinc head panel, produced in the seventies, stands as a remarkable example of artistic expression. Crafted by Nerone Cecciarelli and Giancarlo Patuzzi, masters of working with forms of zinc, this piece showcases a beautiful example of that. The zinc is skillfully treated with acid, resulting in an interplay of light across its surfaces, where smooth and shiny areas contrast with rough and dark textures.
The head panel's design features lines that meticulously trace furrows and define distinct surfaces, each possessing a stark and essential geometry. The deliberate arrangement of shapes creates a harmonious composition that captures the viewer's attention. The artist's technique produces a relief effect, adding depth and dimension to the forms on the panel.
Within this abstract artwork, one cannot help but notice echoes of avant-garde pioneers like Joan Miró and Picasso...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nerone and Patuzzi Decorative Art
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Zinc
Vintage Wall Panel Np2 Patuzzi Nerone Torino, 1975
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Np2 by Patuzzi Nerone & Garonetti Torino year 1975, great wall panel zinc. Unique piece work of art.
Good vintage condition, measure 100 cm x 100 x ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nerone and Patuzzi Decorative Art
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Zinc
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Nerone And Patuzzi decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Nerone and Patuzzi decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of zinc and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nerone and Patuzzi decorative art, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative art by Nerone and Patuzzi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative art by Piero Fornasetti, Giovanni DeSimone, and Giovanni de Simone. Prices for Nerone and Patuzzi decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,611 and can go as high as $11,095, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,853.