Midcentury Wood Italian Magazine Rack Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s

Beautiful and unique magazine rack in metal and wood produced in Italy, circa 1950s. A wonderful enamelled metal, wood and brass piece, that will...

Wonderful magazine rack in black lacquered beech wood with removable mid-century shelves. Cesare Lacca designed this amazing piece and was produced in Milan, Italy during the 1950s. This item is fantastic because it is both stylish and functional, as the black lacquered wood structure blends wonderfully with the brown shelves creating a striking mid-century balance and can be folded in order to easily carry it. This piece is perfect for a mid-century library or living room and will complete any project with its striking lines. Born in Naples in 1929, Italian architect-designer Cesare Lacca created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout the 1950s. Though details of his personal life and professional training remain lost to history, there are sufficient surviving primary sources that document his many elegant designs in brasswork for which he is the best know and which fetch high prices from collectors. Like many Italian designers in the 20th century, Lacca moved to Milan after World War II to launch his career. Before he was even 21 years old, his work was selected by a group of American curators for inclusion in the landmark exhibition Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today that toured 12 US museums between 1950 and 1953—the first major exhibition of Italian design outside of Italy. The exhibition showcased the best and brightest of Italian designers who had embraced modernist principles and rejuvenated traditional Italian crafts, like Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti In the exhibition catalogue, curator Meyric R. Roger’s spotlights Lacca's expert achievements in brass, noting “the variety and quality of his creations,” which “place him high among the architect-designers leading the current [Modernist] movement." Rogers adds, "The quality of his work...provide[s] all the decorative effectiveness needed without strain or exaggeration”. Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine racks and coffee tables. Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass tray. Lacca also designed high-backed lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo Lelli’s lighting...

Handmade magazine rack in brass and chestnut wood, beautifully made during the 1950s in France. Between the two chesnut slabs, you will find your favourite magazines or books laid...

Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during 1950s by Cesare Lacca. This item is in a magnificent vintage condition,...

Magazine Rack Italy, 1950 Wood Frame Brass Handle Cut glasses Very good condiction Italian manufacture of excellent manufacture

Super chic Ico Parisi Art Deco handmade mahogany magazine rack from Italy made in the 1940s. Features two glass sheets to find your favorite magazines or books with one grip. This pi...

Introducing a professionally restored sleek and stylish midcentury magazine rack, reminiscent of the iconic designs by Ico Parisi. Produced in Italy during the vibrant 1950s, this wa...

Wonderful Ico Parisi piece from the 1950s. Made of black lacquered mahogany with original brass wheels. Very well shaped and in very good condition. Can be used for magazines, paper...