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Carlo Bugatti side table, Italy, late 19th century

Name: Carlo Bugatti side table, Italy, late 19th century
Brand: Carlo Bugatti
Price: 26138.67 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

$16,956.43

£12,549.78

€14,200

CA$23,456.79

A$26,138.67

CHF 13,610.83

MX$315,456.34

NOK 170,643.35

SEK 161,236.02

DKK 108,117.50

About the Item

Carlo Bugatti wooden side table with brass inlays, parchment inserts, and repoussé copper, Italian manufacture, early 20th century A sculpted wooden side table enriched with inlays and inserts of different materials, each carrying echoes of history and literary influences. Carlo Bugatti, father of the visionary designer behind sensual automobiles, was a figure poised between a dreamer of fantastical worlds and a proto-designer with a unique vision. His works embody a personality that captured the spirit of the late 19th century, with all its aspirations and contradictions. Creativity, technical mastery, and the use of unusual materials converge to visually express the sentiments of the "fin de siècle" era, diverging from the more common rhetoric of Art Nouveau to embrace a distinctly personal aesthetic. Throughout his artistic journey, Bugatti repeatedly referenced his own work, as if striving to perfect an original intuition that only he could fully decipher. The result is furniture that transcends mere function to become true works of art—pieces to be observed and interpreted, with an awareness of their inexhaustible meaning, never entirely graspable. Bugatti worked during a period when grand universal exhibitions sought to gather all human knowledge under futuristic pavilions, transforming it into spectacle and commerce. In his later production, Bugatti managed to free himself from certain pronounced Oriental influences (which he always passionately denied, despite evidence to the contrary). His furniture found particular acclaim abroad, where its distinctive grandeur resonated with an audience unshaped by direct exposure to the masterpieces of the Baroque. Expensive from the outset—due to both the materials used and the lengthy production process—his pieces were often created with little regard for the specific demands of his patrons, further reinforcing their status as artistic objects rather than mere furnishings. As a result, his production remained limited, and today, the few surviving examples are highly sought after in international collections. This side table, destined for discerning collectors, captivates with its intricate inlay work, where nature-inspired motifs take on an angular, geometric, and almost restless quality—an expression of Bugatti’s attempt to fuse Technique and Nature. A piece by Carlo Bugatti embodies a sense of the contemporary that only the finest "Antique" and the best "Design" can convey: the perfect balance between History, Craftsmanship, and the ambition to endure—hallmarks of a true collector's piece, resonating with a singular artistic vision. Dimensions: 70w × 70d × 74h cm

Creator:
Carlo Bugatti (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Parchment Paper,Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
1890-1900
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The original parchment exhibits evident aging characteristics, including surface undulations and creasing, indicative of the material's response to time and environmental factors.
Seller Location:
Chiavari, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6764243476152

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Carlo Bugatti

Imaginative, bold and full of poetic details, the work of Carlo Bugatti pushed the boundaries of the Art Nouveau style. The Italian furniture designer and decorative artist’s celebrated chairs, tables and other pieces are representative of a range of influences that include European Gothic, Moorish traditions and classical Japanese art. Bugatti’s appetite for experimentation with new forms and materials has fueled the imaginations of designers everywhere.

Bugatti was born in 1856 in Milan. The son of successful interior decorator, sculptor and architect Giovanni Bugatti, Carlo set out to follow in his father’s footsteps, studying architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and working as a cabinetmaker. He moved to Paris in 1875 to continue his studies in design at the prestigious Academie des Beaux-Arts. By the early 1880s, Bugatti had moved back to Milan to continue his career in furniture design.

Antique Bugatti seating, center tables and other large furnishings are visually striking in their level of ornamentation. These works feature hand-carved motifs and were frequently inlaid with luxury materials such as mother-of-pearl, ebony and brass — his distinctive Throne chair (ca. 1900), for example, featured pierced copper and vellum. Detailed themes rooted in nature, stencils and geometric patterns adorn his venturesome decorative screens and handcrafted mahogany and walnut chairs and tables.

In 1888, the designer displayed his work publicly for the first time, showcasing pieces at the Industrial Arts Exhibition in Milan and later at the Italian Exhibition in London. His flamboyant furniture led to his becoming an overnight success among members of the aristocracy, who flooded him with commissions to design custom furniture for their homes. In 1904, Bugatti and his family moved to France, where designed furniture for department stores such as Maison Dufayel and Le Bon Marché. His two sons also pursued work in design — Rembrandt Bugatti became a noted sculptor while Ettore gained renown as a leading automobile designer and manufacturer.

Although his furniture became increasingly subdued in appearance over the years — and he would eventually begin to design serveware and jewelry — Bugatti garnered acclaim throughout his career. He received an award at the 1900 Paris Exposition and exhibited interiors and a furniture collection at the inaugural International Exposition of Modern Decorative Arts in Turin, Italy, in 1902. Today, Bugatti’s work remains on permanent display at the Musée de la Chartreuse in Molsheim, France.

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