About Bologna Design Gallery
Bologna Design Gallery is a venue entirely devoted to 20th-century design and applied arts. Sprung from the love of 20th-century craftsmanship and decor, the gallery is both a centre for research on the various proposals that have characterised Italian design and a workshop for the study and selection of unique pieces for the market, with a special focus on designers such as Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, Max Ingrand, Gino Sarfatti, Franco Albini, Ico Parisi, Melchiorre Bega. The gallery's aim is to highlight the remarkable creative and artistic heritage of the past centu...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Argelato, BO
This elegant pair of Square armchairs, designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso, stands out for its rigorous, geometric lines. The soft, ivory-toned fabric upholstery lends the seats a ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP15 'Tromba' Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1964
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Two LP15 Tromba Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1964. Arms and shade of light articulate to various positions. Interior of ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Chandelier attributable to Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy.
Located in Argelato, BO
This magnificent mid-century chandelier is attributed to renowned Italian designer Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce.
From the compact dark central core, thin, rigorous metal arms branch o...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii, Mid-Century floor lamp in brass, marble and opal glass, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Argelato, BO
This elegant midcentury floor lamp, attributed to Angelo Lelii, stands out for its unmistakable 1950s Italian modernist design.
The main structure is composed of three slender black-...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted by Maxalto in Italy, 1975. Featuring a round walnut top with dark inlaid lines and a dark black finish, its graphic design is most...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, 1971 (First Edition)
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini, Armchair model "Le Bambole" first edition for B&B Italia, 1971.
The armchair, an authentic icon of Italian design, is the work of Mario Bellini, one of the most i...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Max Ingrand "2356" Ceiling Light for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Argelato, BO
Max Ingrand 2356 ceiling light Fontana Arte Italy 1967
This rare and extraordinary Fontana Arte suspension chandelier is an icon of mid-century Italian design, made of solid brass a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century desk in wood and glass by Dassi, 1950s Italy
By Dassi
Located in Argelato, BO
This elegant midcentury desk by Dassi stands out for its organic design and the distinctive polygonal shape of its top.
The top surface is embellished with a contrasting dark glass i...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
This elegant mid-century armchair, by Italian architect and designer Paolo Buffa, stands out for its solid wooden fr...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti, Pair of Mid-Century Sculptural Armchairs in Wood and Rope, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
A rare pair of sculptural armchairs by architect and designer Gio Ponti, they embody the essence of 1950s light elegance.
Featuring a slender frame in fine wood, tapered legs, and sc...
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Wood and Rope Chairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
This set of six dining chairs embodies the sophisticated elegance and craftsmanship typical of mid-century Italian design.
Crafted from deep, dark solid wood, the frame is distinguis...
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rostrato Wall Lights in blown glass and brass by Barovier e Toso, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Argelato, BO
These pair of elegant sconces grace your walls with their sculptural presence, embodying the timeless allure of 20th-century Italian design. Each lamp is supported by a sturdy arm in...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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