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Period: Mid-20th Century
Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut 2-Drawer Nightstands or End Tables 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Probably designed by Merton Gershun, this pair of nightstands features a minimalist, almost brutalist look, with a rectangular body, and squared off drawers. The look is softened by ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Large White Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large white Arne Jacobsen pendant light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
It needs 4 x standard bulbs ( up to 100 W for each bulb)
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to in...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Italian Cherry Wood Vanity Table with Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this refined Italian dressing table from the early 20th century accompanied by an armchair. The structure is made of cherry wood while the top is in fine dark marble.
This...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
Pair of Blue Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian blown glass lanterns with 1 interior light each. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 20"
Diameter: 8"
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category
Polish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Wool
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Lilac & Pink with Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Lilac & Pink with Gold Polveri.
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This is a beautiful, substantial work that may function as an ashtray, bowl, trinket dis...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Biomorphic Coffee Table by Lane 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic biomorphic coffee table by Lane, circa 1960s. Made of elmwood, glass top. Original finish with nice patina.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm
Vintage Peruvian Mid-Century Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Peruvian Mid-Century Hand-Painted Wooden Wall Mirror.
Elevate your decor with the timeless elegance of this exquisite mid-century wall mirror, hailing from 1960s Peru. Craft...
Category
Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Bar Cabinet with 2 Stools, Italy, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Brass and walnut bar cabinet with 2 stools, Italy, 1950s. Set consisting of two stools in brass and skai, counter and shelf in wood, brass and glass, the brass has been polished, as ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand-Engraved Bamboo and Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Hand-engraved bamboo and Murano glass chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Purchased by my great grandparents in Venice.
Intact and functioning. E27 lamp.
Good conditions.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Murano Glass
Rare Thomasville Carved Walnut Nightstands or End Tables Dated 1966
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In my decades in this industry, I have never come across this particular bedroom set before. The owner of the affluent home I purchased it from told me upon pickup that they had had ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Brass Wall Lamp Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial wall lamp.
White porcelain, cast iron, brass and Opaline milk glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
For use inside only
Measures: Weight: 2.10 kg / 4.6 lb
P...
Category
Dutch Industrial Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Profil Striped Applied Silver Egg Cup By Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Tasteful and modern in design, stoneware Argenta egg cup by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Decorated with applied silver 'Profil' stripes and banding
A collectors piece
Circa...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Silver
Roger Capron Coffee Table Ceramic Tile Les Herbiers Garrigue c1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic circular coffee table from the 60s by Roger Capron, for Vallauris, France. This coffee table was made by French ceramist Roger Capron in the 1960s. Structure in solid wood an...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 8' 10" x 11' 3", showcases a beautifully refined design with a rich terracotta field. Scattered across the open expanse are trad...
Category
Chinese Art Deco Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zodiac Giltwood XL Sunburst Mirror with Polychrome Frame, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Midcentury Zodiac Mirror / Sunburst Mirror (33 in )
One of a kind polychrome wood zodiac XL sunburst mirror, Spain, 1950s
Large giltwood sunburst mirror featuring 12 carved hor...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
1970s Lee Reynolds Landscape Painting with Boats, Buildings, and Trees
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original 1970s painting by Lee Reynolds captures a serene landscape with boats, buildings, and trees. The combination of vibrant colors and masterful brushstrokes creates a capt...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Paint
Large Crystal Glass Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant chandelier with 30 crystal elements. Divided into three levels, on a chromed steel structure. Illuminated by 9 lights divided on each level. Please watch the video and photos...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Bookcase Etagere With Cabinets
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish Mid-Century bamboo and rattan bookcase / étagère / book shelves. This fabulous etagere is both decorative and functional with shelves for books or collectibles and cabinets...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Perspecta Nightstands W/ Sculptural Front by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modernist Perspecta nightstands by Kent Coffey, hailing from America circa 1960, exemplifies the refined aesthetics and craftsmanship of the era. Kno...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of just one bay with height-adjustable shelves.
Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s.
The bookcase it is made of lacquered metal structure with brass bas...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
1 of 8 Vitrika Golden Glass, Brass Wall Lights, Denmark 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s.
8 items available, price per item. Wired...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Form Pendant Light C1930 Rewired
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant Art Deco pendant lamp light fixture in a skyscraper form out of milk glass with rounded edges. Rewired with the original porcelain socket in excellent condition. D...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pillow Cover Made from a Mid 20th C. Suzani, Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover Made from a Mid 20th C. Suzani, Uzbekistan
It does not come with an Insert.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Uzbek Suzani Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase circa 1950.
Stunning art deco influenced Swedish low open bookcase. Made from elm, narrow depth and rounded ends make this the ideal sto...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
One of the best-known lounge chair models by the renowned Cz...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Adjustable Hamilton Drafting Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Drafting Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Co.
Top Dimensions: 38 1/2" x 72" x 37" high
Base Dimensions: 34 1/4" x 43 3/4" x 36" high
Footrest Height: 10"
Materials: Oak
Category
American Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar ot temple jar
By Ardalt Blue Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 14.5ʺH.
Very good vintage condit...
Category
Italian Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Round tulip table in marble by E. Saarinen for Knoll International editions
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Carrara marble dining table designed by Finnish designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll International editions.
The sublime table with tulip base is one of the essentials of contemporary ...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Expertly Restored - Mid-century Single Teak Night Stand by Westnofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s
A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and solid oak ball feet. The sofa has been total...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s, in the style of Ico & Luisa Parisi. Executed by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy. Crafted fr...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
Giant Art Deco Bank Clock, 1940s New York
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You will always know what time it is with this gigantic clock standing over 5.5 feet in height. Taken down from an Art-Deco bank building in New York, circa 1940s. Extremely well pre...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Lot of 61 Britains Toy Soldiers Deetail Scots Guards Highlanders Band Mounties
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 61 circa 1960s - 1970s Deetail plastic toy soldiers by Britain Ltd. Lot includes Royal Canadian Mounties (two on horseback), Scots Guards, Scottish Highlanders including pipes and drums (one on horseback), and seven guardhouses.
"The "W. Britain" brand name of toy and collectable soldiers is derived from a company founded by William Britain Jr., a British toy manufacturer, who in 1893 invented the process of hollow casting in lead, and revolutionized the production of toy soldiers. In 1907 the family proprietorship, William Britain & Sons, incorporated as "Britains, Ltd". The Britain family controlled the firm until 1984 when it was sold to a British conglomerate, Dobson Park Industries. They combined the operations with an existing line of toys and renamed the company Britains Petite, Ltd. In the early 1950s Britains was associated with W. Horton Toys and Games which made the die-cast Lilliput ranges of small-scale, rather generic, cars and trucks and other vehicles. In 1959, Britains acquired Herald Miniatures which produced plastic figures designed by Roy Selwyn-Smith. In the 1950s, besides soldiers, a variety of vehicles began to appear, mostly in the military field. In 1966 safety regulations in the United Kingdom combined with rising costs halted the production of lead toy soldiers. Britains shifted most production of Herald plastic to Hong Kong from 1966. In 1971 Britains started Deetail plastic figures with metal bases that were initially manufactured in England but later outsourced to China. In 1973 Britains introduced New Metal models, which are die cast in a durable alloy. Initially these sets were aimed at the British souvenir market. In 1983 Britains responded to a growing collectors' market by introducing additional models and limited edition sets. In 1997, Britains Petite, Ltd was bought by Ertl Company of Iowa, a maker of die-cast toys. Ertl was subsequently bought by RC2 LLC, another American die-cast miniature and plastic kit maker. At this time, production of toy soldiers was moved to China. In 2011, Japanese-headquartered toy company Tomy acquired RC2 which included the Britains die-cast farm miniatures range. In 2005, the W. Britains brand was acquired by First Gear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand
Dimensions: 8"w x 4"d x 29"h
Designer: Max Ingrand
Manufacture: Fontana Arte
Material: Brass with Glass Diffuser
Italy, c1960s
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Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good ...
Category
German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Laurel Chrome Base & Frosted Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Chrome Base & Frosted Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Murano Glass Wall Mirror Clear and Gold Flakes Glass 1960s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning beautiful Murano glass mirror surrounded with handmade gold flake glass flowers. Age circa 1960s. With signs of wear as expected with age and us...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Set of 6 Art Deco - "Amsterdam School" Oak Dining Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Gorgeous "Amsterdam School" dining chairs. A Dutch offshoot of the Art-Deco and Art Nouveau movement, "The Amsterdam School" is characterized by an imaginative and expressiv...
Category
Dutch Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Space Age Luci Milano table lamp, Italy, 1960's.
Located in Montréal, QC
Space Age Luci Milano table lamp, Italy, 1960's. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
CREATOR: Luci
PERIOD: 1960-1969
COUNTRY OF O...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Steel
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Canes Wicker Italian Coat Rack 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury French Riviera coat rack in curved rattan, bamboo and Vienna straw. This wonderful piece was made in Italy during the 1960s.
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind p...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
A pair of large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Idman, Flush Mount, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Idman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric flush mount produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 24.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of Sockets: 2
...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury dining chairs, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of eight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood in a lovely rich brown nuance. Olive green leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood.
Original...
Category
Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage Italian Sideboard, 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage sideboard with drinks cupboard (circa 1950s), possibly by celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi. This represents iconic design alo...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Round Oak Coffee Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
A large round oak coffee table with a rich grain on four legs with curved tapering endings.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Oak
Refinished Mid Century Modern Coffee Table By Otmar Of Cincinnati. C 1960s
By Otmar
Located in Miami, FL
Vinatge Fully Refinishefd Mid Century Modern Coffee Table By Otmar Of Cincinnati. Circa 1960s
Feartures a quintessential sleek Mid Century Modern Design with two upside down U shaped...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Emphasis Small 2-Door Cabinet/ Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Broyhill Emphasis 2 Door Cabinet, perfect to use as a credenza or even a nightstand! Two doors open to reveal one pull out drawer and storage space below. Original very clean condi...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Designer, Nighstands, Wood, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and glass nightstands designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25"H x 22.5"W x 14.2"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel factory pendant light made in United Kingdom during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Brass top. The socket requires B22 light bulbs. New wire. The we...
Category
British Industrial Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Flavio Poli Murano Red Sommerso Multifaceted Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano multifaceted ashtray in red, yellow and clear sommerso blown glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and produced by Mandruzzato in Murano, Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Coffee Table by Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
Materials: Walnut, Brass Accent
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion a...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blue Coupe Glasses by Lenox - Set of 5
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 5 vintage coupe glasses by Lenox. Elegant shapes with a lovely blue color to the glass. Made in the USA, marked by Lenox on the bases.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Round Teak dining table by Saporiti, Italy
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round teak Italian dining table by Saporiti. Beautiful teak grain with round legs understated steel accents and manufacturer sticker. In original condition with light wea...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Steel
Second Futurism Italian Artist Signed Landscape
By Enzo Benedetto
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful and important painting by the great artist Enzo Benedetto, an absolute protagonist of the so-called ‘Second Futurism’.
It depicts a seascape captured in its essence of natural energy with the waves of the sea crashing powerfully on the coast, probably a glimpse of his homeland, Calabria.
This artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important private collection and is beautified by an impressive original frame in wood, in almost perfect condition.
Enzo Benedetto (Reggio Calabria 1905 - Rome 1993)
Benedetto, called Record by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, approached the Second Futurism in 1924 after meeting Mino Somenzi and was active as a Futurist until his death, becoming a tenacious continuer of the movement's principles, revisited in 1967 with the Futurism Today manifesto. Benedetto theorised and practised the union of colour with the word and coined the term chrome-paroise to define the synthesis of painting and writing.
In 1926 he promoted the futurist hall for the 4th Calabrian Art Biennial in Reggio Calabria where Depero, Dottori, Tato, Fillia, Pozzo, Benedetto Marinetti and himself, amongst others, exhibited.
In 1927 he participated in the National Futurist Exhibition in Palermo.
He moved permanently to Rome in 1927 and joined the Manifesto in 1931.
In a short time he took part in the ‘great Futurist exhibition’ in Imola, the ‘first exhibition of Calabrian art’ in Rome, the ‘33 Futurists’ exhibition at the Pesaro gallery in Milan, and above all the ‘great Futurist exhibition’ at the ‘international artistic circle’ in Via Margutta in Rome.
Benedetto had begun flying in 1926, as a photo of the time documents. That same year, inspired by the exploits of the aviator of the same name, he had executed the painting De Pinedo.
He adhered to the Manifesto already signed by Balla, Marinetti, Depero, Dottori, Tato, Prampolini and Fillia, which advocated the triumph of a spatiality enhanced by flight in its dynamic effects and freed from the fixity of the horizon.
In World War II he was imprisoned in Africa by British troops until the end of the conflict.
Benedetto continued his Futurist activities in the second half of the 20th century.
From 1939 to 1946 he volunteered for the African campaign and was sent to Libya, after which he was imprisoned for six years in the concentration camps in Alexandria, Ismailia, and in India in Bangalore and Yol in Kashmir.
During this imprisonment he was able to paint and some canvases from this period were brought back to Italy, rolled up as personal luggage,
In January 1943, he painted Yol, a new psychological oil portrait of Francesco Tommaso Marinetti.
In 1946, he returned to Italy and in April 1947 presented his first solo exhibition in Rome.
The exhibition dedicated to the great Italian poet and founder of Futurism was opened by Benedetta Marinetti.
He adhered to the Manifesto already signed by Balla, Marinetti, Depero, Dottori, Tato, Prampolini and Fillia, which advocated the triumph of a spatiality enhanced by flight in its dynamic effects and freed from the fixity of the horizon.
In World War II he was imprisoned in Africa by British troops until the end of the conflict.
Benedetto continued his Futurist activities in the second half of the 20th century.
From 1939 to 1946 he volunteered for the African campaign and was sent to Libya, after which he was imprisoned for six years in the concentration camps in Alexandria, Ismailia, and in India in Bangalore and Yol in Kashmir.
During this imprisonment he was able to paint and some canvases from this period were brought back to Italy, rolled up as personal luggage,
In January 1943, he painted Yol, a new psychological oil portrait of Francesco Tommaso Marinetti.
In 1946, he returned to Italy and in April 1947 presented his first solo exhibition in Rome.
The exhibition dedicated to the great Italian poet and founder of Futurism was opened by Benedetta Marinetti.
In 1948 he had a personal exhibition in Capri at the gallery, ‘l'oblò’, and in Reggio Calabria in the Hall of the ‘Francesco Cilea’ Municipal Theatre.
In 1949 he took part in the Calabrian Biennial in Reggio Calabria.
In 1950 quanta took part with ceramics in the Selective Exhibition of Artistic Craftsmanship in the Angelicum in Milan, and with paintings in the Historical Review of Futurism in the Palazzo di Re Enzo in Bologna.
He then held an important solo exhibition in Milan, at the ‘Centro d'Arte San Babila’ and participated in the sixth Quadrennial in Rome. He had a solo exhibition in Fano and another exhibition in Rome in the Galleria del Palazzo delle Esposizioni and in the Galleria del Teatro ‘il Millimetro’.
In 1951 he took part in the collective exhibition ‘Mostra Nazionale della Pittura e della Scultura futurista’ (National Exhibition of Futurist Painting and Sculpture) in Bologna, Palazzo del Podestà, with Acquaviva, Giacomo Balla, Primo Conti, Tullio Crali...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood