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Alessandro Guerrerio Filosofo Cabinet for Studio Alchimia

$60,000
£45,404.52
€52,365.66
CA$83,785.86
A$93,867.21
CHF 48,857.80
MX$1,143,122.98
NOK 622,383.19
SEK 586,109.34
DKK 390,902.94
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We are thrilled to present this unique cabinet and shelf by avant-garde architect Alessandro Guerrerio for Studio Alchimia. Guerrerio authenticated this piece himself, confirming it was indeed the only one ever made. A functional and fun large scale sculpture designed and hand painted by Alessandro Guerrerio for Studio Alchimia. This impressive piece was presented at the last Alchimia Exhibition in 1992. This piece includes a functional drawer along with two hand painted landscape scenes inside the cabinets. A colorful and essential piece of post-modern design history. This item is located in Philadelphia, PA. Biography: Alessandro Guerriero is recognised for his disruptive and important influence on design and architecture. In founding Alchimia in 1976, one of the most vibrant groups in the evolution of post avant-garde Italian design, he established his place in the long history of artists whose influence is still evident today. Working with the likes of Alessandro Mendini, Andrea Branzi and Ettore Sottsass, in 1982 Alchimia was awarded the Compasso d'Oro for research in design. Among the most important installations completed by the studio is the Stanza Del Secolo in the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, the Mobile Infinito at the Museum of Moden Art of Tokyo and the Fin-de-Siecle room at the Centre George Pompidou. With Alchimia, he published numerous books and collaborated in the art direction of DOMUS. His more recent architectural work includes the Casa della Felicita (House of Happiness) for the Alessi Family in Omegna and The Art Museum of Groningen, Holland - a collaboration with Alessandro Mendini, Michele de Lucchi, Philippe Starck and Coop Himelblau. In 1987 he founded the DOMUS Academy, a post-graduate industrial design and fashion place of learning and in 1996, after having opened his new atelier, Radiosity, he began working with Tobia Scarpa, on the Benetton Museum with Oliviero Toscani which opened in 2018. He was appointed President of the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arte of Milan.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 69 in (175.26 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1991
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. This item is in very good and functional condition. It comes apart in 4 pieces.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7058241839352

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